The Tenth House (Professions)
The Tenth House begins at the point of noon. This House is assigned to all the ways through which your nature is revealed to the World. It signifies things such as parentage, social status and most essentially the profession which the native follows.
In the complexity of the modern day World the professions demand considerable forethought and discrimination owing to the vast complexities of modern activities and to the fact that women as well as men compete in almost every possible sphere. This means that the majority of the professions now deal with both the man and the woman and, although there still exists a degree of discrimination against women, more often than not qualifications and talent transcend sex.
Although the signification shown here apply specifically to the Tenth House influences it will sometimes be found that the activities indicated can be associated with the sign on the cusp of the Sixth House as this House also exerts an influence in matters involving profession and industry and in certain instances can apply when the native is working for other people.
The Cardinal Signs demonstrate the capacity for business activity connected with public and private companies, although Libra is sometimes associated with partnerships.
The Fixed Signs are more often concerned with the mechanics of medium sized public or private companies.
They sometimes suggest the man in business for himself without any partners.
The Mutable Signs are in general more indicative of holding a position under others.
If a Fiery Sign is on the cusp of the Tenth House then the factor of personal energy, courage and initiative will be very distinct and opportunities more readily capitalized on.
If an Earthy Sign is on the cusp there will be greater capacity for hard work, for planning and attention to detail.
If an Airy Sign occupies the cusp there will be a distinct talent for modifying the differences and problems arising between groups of workers and management.
If a Watery Sign should be placed on the cusp there is invariably more adaptability to the fluctuations of circumstance.
In a Mundane Figure it donates a Chief Executive.
In a court of law it depicts the judge.
In an organization it influences the supreme or governing authority; the president, or chairman of the board.
