This is a fascinating polarity. Planets near these two points can indicate what fields of interest a person would be successful in, butcher, baker, candlestick maker or tycoon. Also fame and notoriety, or whether the life is public or private. The 4th house is private, obscure and also describes retirement at the end of life. Withdrawal from the world arena. The 10th house, also referred to as the Midheaven, is fame, popularity and public attention. If you have the Sun here, you are probably standing in the spotlight, whether you like it or not. There is great wealth and growth in business or the entertainment industry. Power, or at least the intense desire for power, especially if Scorpio is involved. Control over property, corporations, the masses and government.
In the real world only a small percentage of people reach the heights. A lot depends on free will and the soul plan. Great ambition, determination and hard work are what counts, although sometimes a person can become famous purely by accident. The signs on both cusps figure into it. Qualities of both signs reflect on each other. A person with a Capricorn 10th house may work hard to succeed in business or politics, but because of Cancer in the 4th house, this person is also a great lover of home life and family, with strong patriotic tendencies, especially if there are planets in Cancer. A Gemini 10th house means success through writing, speaking, singing, comedy or in this day and age, digital communications. Virgo indicates service, health and fitness. Aquarius indicates an eccentric person, progressive and possibly a troublemaker. Pisces isn’t looking to become famous but could be, in music, dance, art and filmmaking. A Scorpio 10th house is intensely ambitious and secretive. It could indicate ruthless behavior, manipulation or underworld activity, depending on other aspects.
When planets transit over either of these points, something good might happen, or something important. President Gerald Ford had the Sun in Cancer on the 4th house cusp. Now, this is really interesting. When Saturn transited across his 4th house Sun in August 1974, he was catapulted to the presidency when Nixon resigned. Polarity, I’m telling you. Saturn also brings the chickens home to roost, when crossing the Sun. Promotion, authority, responsibility and a position he must have earned through karma, patience and hard work.
Also consider the planets ruling the signs. I have 4th house Taurus and 10th house Scorpio. One year when the Sun was in Taurus, approaching my 4th house cusp, I won a journalism award but I couldn’t go to the awards dinner. I had to be in the hospital for elective surgery. I missed out on my applause! It was Pluto’s fault. Pluto (ruler of my 10th house Scorpio) can deny what you are expecting, or what you are hoping for.
The conjunction of Venus and Pluto in Leo in my chart has kept my light under a bushel even though I am an accomplished artist. I have done a great deal to promote myself. On the other hand… Twice when the Sun was in Scorpio I was lucky and got hired for good jobs. I recently had some nice recommendations on Facebook and as result, I got an exciting art assignment. When it is done I’ll be able to show it off. The Sun, Venus and Jupiter were recently in conjunction on my 4th house cusp. Polarity. Go figure.
Celestial Almanac: Cancer New Moon July 6, Capricorn Full Moon (second one in a row) July 21.
With the Summer Solstice, family and home life are favored. When the Sun and Venus move into Leo your social life picks up. Creative pursuits, the arts, entertainment, sports and children’s activities are favored. With Mercury here as well, communications improve and there will be lots of calls and meetings. People are getting in touch with you on social media. You could have some fun with that.
While Mars is still here you can get a lot of work done. Fitness and health are also emphasized. Gardening, landscaping and fixing up your property have great appeal. When the other planets move into Leo these things will be even more important. Family activities, reunions and visits. Because of Venus, there are happy times this month. You could move in with somebody. Relationships will develop and you could find love in your own back yard.
Mars arrives here on July 20 and you have a great burst of energy. Start a project. Get back into shape. Your health is good. At the end of the month Mars moves into conjunction with Jupiter. This begins a fortunate period of about three weeks when everything is going well. Relationships are progressing. Money, new friends, new connections and generally happy times. This is one of the best transits of all. Mars conjunct Jupiter is a good transit for elective surgery, and women giving birth now will have an easy delivery.
While the Sun and Venus are still here, do nice things for yourself. Go shopping for clothes. On July 5-6, there is the New Moon. Make a wish. Focus on something that you want to change. Begin the next chapter of your life. Lifestyle changes, creativity and the arts are favored. It is a very positive period. For some of you, the Mars Jupiter conjunction coming up may bring an opportunity to serve mankind. Volunteer at a charity, food drive or animal shelter.
Mercury is here July 2-25 and communications pick up. Venus arrives on July 11, and the Sun on July 22. This is the Sun’s happy place and you will definitely be in the spotlight. Enjoy the attention. Don’t stay home, go out if the chance comes up. Because of Venus, romance, creativity and all artistic pursuits are favored. You will meet new people who become good friends, or who help you in your career. While Mars is in Taurus career activities are favored.
While Mars is in Taurus you can still take a vacation. Mars in Gemini after July 21 gives you some kind of career boost. You are more ambitious. Well, now must be the time. At the end of the month, Mars joins with Jupiter for a couple of weeks and the excitement begins. This is a terrific transit bringing good luck, money, opportunity and new connections. There is a heady feeling of optimism, energy and excitement. You or someone close to you will be famous.
The Mars Jupiter conjunction in Gemini brings a great opportunity to travel, or perhaps a chance to study in a new field. You can expand your mind or your world in some way. Maybe you’ll get a grant to study abroad. Take a cruise. Go to Europe or the Far East, someplace you’ve never been. Whatever happens will be exciting. This is a positive high energy period. The sky is the limit. While the Sun is still in Cancer, career activities and public life are favored.
When Mars joins Jupiter at the end of the month, there is more happening with wills, legacies and finances, especially with partners. Opportunities to invest will come up. If a will is contested or probated, the outcome will be financially in your favor. The Sun and Venus in Leo will benefit your professional position. Women will be helpful to you. The arts, promotions and entertainment industry will be involved. Maybe there is a banquet or convention coming up.
When the Sun and Venus move into Leo, you will travel more, for business or pleasure. Plan a trip of some kind, you could get a good travel deal. The Mars Jupiter conjunction in Gemini is great for you, since Jupiter is your ruling planet. Marriage and all one-to-one relationships are favored, including business. You and your sweetheart can rekindle the spark. Happy times together are ahead. Single folks may meet the right one at last.
While the Sun and Venus are still in Cancer, all relationships are favored. This is a favorable period to get engaged or married. There may be a wedding coming up. Later in the month you may be involved with a will, inheritance, or joint finances. Not a problem, though. The Mars Jupiter conjunction may bring favorable changes in your job, or at the work place. You may move to a nicer office or be promoted. This conjunction benefits all the signs in some way.
On July 20 Mars enters Gemini, your house of fun and games. With Jupiter already here, your social circle is expanding and your dance card is full. Generally speaking, you will be invited out more than usual, and you are meeting new people. Social events, sports, cruises and trips down to the shore. You are popular. Romance is favored and you may have more than one suitor at once. For some of you, your family is growing. Babies are coming, and maybe twins.
Like Aquarius, Mars and Jupiter are expanding your family. Babies will be born, and as I told Gemini this is a favorable time to give birth. Multiple births are more common now, especially with the popularity of in vitro procedures, and Gemini is a double-bodied sign. Home life and family bring great happiness with this transit. You may look for a larger house and a bigger piece of property. This is a very lucky time to buy. Or you may look for a vacation home.
