The Tenth House of the horoscope “Target point”

The Tenth House is one of the most important Houses in the natal chart. The cusp of this House (MC, or Midheaven) is the highest point of the horoscope. It symbolizes the native’s aspirations and career ambitions, without which little could be achieved in society.

Every person strives to prove themselves. The ultimate goal of these efforts is reflected in the social status the native acquires, as well as in the career or profession in which they find fulfillment.

Thus, the key concepts for the Tenth House are social fulfillment, recognition, success, and fame.

Tenth House and Its Characteristics

If the First House describes the native’s image, then the Tenth House symbolizes their appearance in society, the social role and mission they perform. The planets and signs located in the Tenth House reveal how the native finds their path in life and how easily or quickly they achieve self-realization.

If the Tenth House is influenced by malefic or weak planets, the native’s ascent may be thorny and difficult, marked by ups and downs throughout life. If, on the other hand, the Tenth House is influenced by strong and benefic luminaries (Venus, Jupiter, the Sun), the native is often promoted up the career ladder, driven by ambition and supported in their endeavors. However, in such cases, there is also a risk that the native will always expect protection or external support, and their actual achievements may not be as significant.

Fire signs on the cusp (MC) of the Tenth House indicate that the native has a clear sense of purpose and is unafraid to express themselves professionally. With Earth or Water signs on the MC, the native tends to be more reserved and hardworking. An Air sign on the cusp of the Career House may suggest that the person will seek advice or input from others when choosing a profession.

The Tenth House also represents those who, by status, position, or age, are superior to the native. The characteristics of this House describe how the native relates to leaders and parents, as well as the attitude of superiors toward them.

When it comes to parents, the Tenth House is more closely associated with the mother. It is often her attitude that influences who the child becomes in life and whether they are able to achieve success. Her approach may include excessive protectiveness, loyalty, or high demands. The native’s future self-esteem and sense of deservingness in the world largely depend on her position.

A mother may praise her child or, on the contrary, suppress their initiatives. Harsh criticism and disregard for the native’s true interests, desires, and aspirations can make success difficult, requiring the native to overcome many childhood complexes in order to finally understand what to strive for in life.

House Value in Compatibility Analysis

When analyzing compatibility, it is important to consider whether the native’s planets fall into the Tenth House of the partner’s horoscope. In business compatibility, this interaction is especially significant, as it highlights the working nature of the relationship between partners. In marital synastry, a planet in the partner’s Tenth House will indicate status and authority within the union, as well as whether the partner is respected in the family, or instead burdened with numerous responsibilities or feels undervalued.

If benefic planets (such as Jupiter or Venus) of the partner fall into the native’s Tenth House, this suggests that the partner holds the native in high esteem, motivates them to achieve, and creates favorable conditions for their social realization. In the context of a boss-subordinate relationship, the owner of benefic planets provides the native with various forms of support, assistance, and patronage in professional matters.

Conversely, if planets such as Mars or Saturn are present in the partner’s Tenth House, this may indicate high expectations, as well as ongoing control or dictation from the owner of these planets.   ✓