Mercury is a neutral planet, but its presence in the 10th house – the field of career and social realization – creates many successful opportunities in life for the owner of the horoscope.
Mercury is the planet of intelligence, communication and movement. Comprehending new things, actively interacting with others and making trips, a person gains rich experience, which ultimately allows him to achieve a high position in society. Read more
MERCURY IN THE TENTH HOUSE, well-aspected, shows adaptability and resourcefulness such as enable the person to cope with all the contingencies of life. It makes a successful lecturer, publisher or writer and is also favorable to success in one of the occult occupations.
If Mercury is placed in one of the airy signs the power of expression is much enhanced. Frequently people with Mercury in this position have several occupations, but usually they succeed best in a subordinate capacity.
Max Heindel
Your mental and communicative abilities will largely be applied to professional worldly ambitions where knowledge and education are pursued in order to enhance career prospects or social standing. Your mental qualities are well-suited to managerial posts, government positions, politics and any work requiring communication skill and executive ability. With this placing of Mercury financial security, professional prestige and social status are the dominant mental issues.