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HOUSE OF CAREER
The Summit of Achievement“What is my calling?”The Tenth House marks the highest point of the chart, the Midheaven or 'middle of the sky.' Here, at the noon position, we stand most visible to the world. This is the house of career, public reputation, and the legacy we build through sustained effort and achievement.Opposite the private Fourth House, the Tenth represents our public face, our professional calling, and our relationship with authority. It governs not just what we do for work, but how we are seen and remembered—our contribution to the world and the mark we leave upon it.
Key Themes
careerreputationachievementauthoritypublic rolelegacy
Traits
Strengths
- Strong sense of purpose and ambition
- Natural leadership abilities
- Disciplined and hardworking
- Good relationship with authority
- Builds lasting achievements
- Commands respect and credibility
Challenges
- Workaholism and neglecting personal life
- Excessive concern with status
- Difficulty with authority figures
- Fear of failure or exposure
- Sacrificing values for success
- Coldness in pursuit of goals
Life Areas
1Career and profession
2Public reputation and status
3Authority figures and bosses
4Achievements and accomplishments
5Social standing and honors
6Legacy and contribution
Interpretations
Traditional
Classical astrology associated the Tenth House with career, honors, and the native's standing in society. It governed kings, authorities, and matters of public reputation. The Midheaven described one's profession and the heights one might achieve through sustained effort.Modern
Contemporary astrology sees the Tenth House as revealing our authentic vocation and how we pursue recognition and achievement. It shows our relationship with authority, both as subject and leader. The house speaks to our ambitions, our calling, and the contribution we feel compelled to make to the world.Private-Public Axis
The Private-Public Axis connects the X House and the IV House, representing complementary areas of life experience that must be balanced.