Mercury in the 10th House

Mercury in the 10th house indicates that you may pursue education for reasons of professional ambition and to achieve a prestigious, lucrative career. This placement imparts an ability to plan and organize for the future. There also is an ability to communicate with people in positions of power and leadership; consequently, many political strategists and speech writers have Mercury in this position. There is also an executive ability, political astuteness and a talent in speech-making. If Mercury is afflicted, there can be scheming for the sake of personal ambition.