The 10th House of Careers and Reputation in Astrology

Overview

In astrology, there is more to learn than solely about the signs and planets. Another key component to an individual’s natal astrology chart is about the astrological houses. The houses reveal where we may have certain experiences or when we can expect something to take place. In this post, however, we’re going to dive specifically into the tenth house of careers and reputations!

The Tenth House

Unlike signs and planets, houses regard events and circumstances in which we tend to have certain types of experiences. The experiences we may have depends on the house and its associations. Any astrological connections to the tenth house indicate things which are mainly surrounding how the public views us.

More specifically, the tenth house involves our career path. This is the house that points to small talk in which someone asks us, “So, what do you do for a living?” In turn, the tenth house is connected to the external world and the perception that the public has of us.

Capricorn House

The Third House is also known as the Capricorn House. Essentially, all this means is that the characteristics commonly associated to the hard-working, oftentimes, over-achieving Capricorn, can also be attributed to the house. However, this is through our experiences rather than within our personality.

Therefore, the tenth house is where we most likely put in a lot of time, effort, and dedication to achieve our goals. Capricorn can often have a tendency to climb social ladders toward the road to success, sometimes prioritizing this over all else. Likewise, this is the zodiac sign that mostly work and little play, carrying a heavy load of responsibilities.

10th House Location

In this image is the astrological wheel. Within it, you’ll find the twelve zodiac signs, the ten planets, the points, and the twelve houses. On the top, left side of the wheel, under Capricorn and the number 10 is where you’ll find the tenth house.

Naturally, Capricorn rules the tenth house. However, for many of us, we have a different sign ruling our personal tenth house. We may also have or may not have planets in the house that influence this placement. Likewise, any aspects to the tenth house may impact it as well.

Everything, from the line separating Sagittarius and Capricorn to the opposite line that divides Capricorn and Aquarius is within the tenth house. Therefore, the symbol for Saturn, (♄), resides in this house for the current example. So, whenever you’re looking at your personal astrology chart, this is how you determine what’s in your tenth house.

10th House Planets

Depending on which planets are in each individual’s tenth house will indicate their public reputation, their career choices, and their level of determination regarding desired achievements. Malefic planets in this house could, unfortunately, point to struggle in career fields or being a victim of slander. Meanwhile, having multiple planets in the tenth house may be indicative of someone who is highly focused on making their dreams come true. The downside to this is that they may have a tendency to be a workaholic.

Those with no planets in their tenth house shouldn’t be concerned that they will never have a career. When this is the case, it is always good to look at the house that rules the personal house. Likewise, it is generally useful to check to see if there are any aspects made to the tenth house as well.

Sun in the Tenth House

May work in the fashion industry, design, or beauty industry; acting or other drama art forms; getting paid to be on a stage; being responsible for felines at work; landscaping, forestry, or other outdoor jobs; career in the spotlight or somewhere warm; isn’t overly concerned over the job; self-image is important; self-promotion/self-reliance.

Moon in the Tenth House

Intuitive, emotional, or therapeutic line of work; working with women; work often driving you insane OR working with lunatics; jobs make you cranky; prefers working alone; being sensitive to bosses’ critiques; the mother of the workplace; working with a mother figure; works in family business; nurse or caretaker.

Mercury in the Tenth House

A job that requires you to communicate, move quickly, or network for success; work is enjoyable when meeting clever and intelligent types of individuals; strongly dislikes feeling small or incapable; has never bombed an interview; can be seen as either charming or manipulative at work, but is still well-liked by most regardless.

Venus in the Tenth House

Always needs a love interest at work; may meet spouse in their job; interior design; known as being diplomatic and easygoing; can pull coworkers together in a group activity or meeting with ease; sure to be polished and well-dressed to go to the workplace; may acquire a low-key reputation for brown-nosing management.

Mars in the Tenth House

Aggressive or competitive need for being the best at any and all jobs performed; their eye is always on the prize; doesn’t tire easily from stress; works well under high amounts of pressure; warrior-like and brave reputation; military, law enforcement, or athletic and intense work; dislikes slow, uneventful jobs; leader; self-starter.

Jupiter in the Tenth House

Philosophical, wise, or religious work; work that requires travel; teacher, professor, or writer; work in education; jobs that require clear opinions and ideals; working with the masses; a career goal that has a clear vision, which is secretly rooted in changing the world with beliefs or what is “right”; gets in trouble at work for talking or arguing.

Saturn in the Tenth House

Unmatched discipline; never pauses for long; serious-minded individual in priorities and responsibilities; separates job from personal life easily; workaholic; career makes up the greatest part of thoughts and life; is the boss eventually; self-made; should be careful of burnouts; traditional types of work; straight, narrow, and strict within the workplace.

Uranus in the Tenth House

Having a team to work with; doing uncommon, odd, or inventive work; working with electricity, electronics, physics, or engineering; not being the most dependable or timely, but having tons of knowledge; being in a band; happiest working alongside those with like-minds; friendly and inclusive work style; getting into trouble for not being serious enough at their job.

Neptune in the Tenth House

Working in relation to water; becoming emotionally tied to work or frequently having emotional triggers while working; trouble with keeping a job for the sake of artistic pursuits coming first; working with animals; unreliable work habits; sensitive to co-workers feelings or criticism; continuously feeling uncertain of which career you want.

Pluto in the Tenth House

sex industry; secretive or investigative work; quiet in group activities; obsessive or controlling power dynamic in jobs; career linked to death, loss, or a type of mystery; confusion surrounding work environment; psychic or occult work; work that requires passion and determination; an unconscious need to make parents proud.