A Complete Astrological Guide to Midheaven in Scorpio

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Learn what Midheaven in Scorpio says about your career and future

Co-authored by Glenn Carreau Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: November 27, 2023 Fact Checked

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Overview

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Traits

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Career & Goals

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Reputation & Public Image

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Imum Coeli in Taurus

In astrology, your Midheaven (Medium Coeli or MC) is all about your career path, public image, and accomplishments—so what does it mean to have a Midheaven in Scorpio placement? If you have an MC in Scorpio, you’re likely mysterious and strong-willed with tons of ambition and determined to chase your passions in life! We’ve outlined everything there is to know about this dynamic sign placement, so read on for a detailed overview. We’ll explain the typical traits of Midheaven in Scorpio, ideal career paths, and more.

Things You Should Know

Scorpio Midheavens have a dark, secretive, and intense public persona. They like to be seen as tough and capable.
Midheaven in Scorpio individuals are ambitious and persistent. They feel successful when chasing personal passions and never give up on goals.
Scorpio Midheavens thrive in careers that let them use their analytical skills and ingenuity, like research, science, detective work, and politics.

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Midheaven in Scorpio: Overview

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The Midheaven, also called Medium Coeli or MC, is a point at the top of your natal chart. It speaks to your career, aspirations, ideals, sense of purpose, and accomplishments—in short, how you’ll make your mark on the world. It’s at the cusp of the 10th house, which governs your career and public image.^{[1]
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When Scorpio fills the Midheaven placement on your chart, you tend to be powerful, ambitious, and driven by your passions more than profit. Scorpio is a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, and Mars, the planet of energy and action—so, if you have a Scorpio MC, you’re strong-willed and authoritative.

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Midheaven in Scorpio Traits

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As a Scorpio MC, you always have an undeniable aura of mystery and intrigue surrounding you. The Scorpio zodiac sign is commonly associated with being secretive, so when you have a Scorpio MC, maintaining that secrecy and distance between yourself and people you don’t know is important to you. It also means you’re curious and eager to unravel life’s mysteries.
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Ambitious Scorpio is an extreme “all or nothing” sign—so when you have Scorpio MC, you’ll do almost anything to realize your goals. Being successful makes you feel confident and powerful, so you’re willing to be tough and make sacrifices to get where you want to go in life. You believe in surpassing limitations, so you’re the kind of person to reach for the stars.
- Tip: Whenever possible, prioritize your goals rather than the ones others impose on you.
- It’s easiest for you to focus and use all of your considerable skills when you’re doing things you’re really passionate about!
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Persistent Ruled by Pluto, Scorpio is a sign of transformation, so having a Scorpio MC often means your professional self is constantly changing. You feel accomplished when chasing your deepest desires but may be forced to overcome challenges along the way. Yet, because Scorpio is highly strong-willed, you’ll never give up on your path to self-realization.^{[2]
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- Tip: Having a Scorpio MC suggests you may even change careers multiple times.
- Remember that it’s okay to change and learn something if you feel unsatisfied in your current job!
- Still, consider your decision carefully before taking the plunge. Then, think about the career you want instead (and how to get started).

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Midheaven in Scorpio Career & Goals

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Scorpio MCs are drawn to dark, mysterious, or hidden pursuits. Scorpio is connected to birth, death, and sexuality, along with mystery and transformation. Thus, you’re analytical, patient, resourceful, and investigative if you have a Scorpio MC.^{[3]
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Research source} You’re great at solving complex issues, and your skill set makes you well-suited to careers that involve analysis, mysteries, psychology, or the occult, including:
- Researcher
- Politician
- Scientist
- Detective
- Healthcare
- Psychologist or psychiatrist
- Sex therapist
- Occultist or astrologer
- Financial analyst
- Criminal profiler
- Artist
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Midheaven in Scorpio thrives under pressure and chases their passions. The Scorpio sign is exceptionally comfortable even in times of crisis, so if you have a Scorpio MC, you might have a talent for navigating high-stakes (even life-and-death) situations or working in risky situations.^{[4]
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Research source} That’s why a healthcare, psychology, or politics career might appeal to you so much!
- As a Scorpio MC, you tend to succeed most when focused on your deepest passions rather than profits and making money.
- Because Scorpio is a persistent and obsessive sign, MC in Scorpio can indicate an obsession with your career.
- If you have hardworking sign placement on your chart (like the ascendant in Capricorn or Virgo), you might be a bit of a workaholic!

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Reputation & Public Image

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To people who don’t know you, you may seem dark, strong-willed, and very competent—to the point of being downright intimidating! That’s generally okay with you since Scorpio MCs like to be seen as tough. Since Scorpio has a dark side, you may also have a reputation for being ruthless, cunning, or sexually magnetic.^{[5]
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Scorpio Midheavens like to keep their personal lives private. If you’re a Scorpio MC, you may feel uncomfortable publicly showing your true self. Influenced by mysterious Scorpio, you’d rather show strangers a carefully filtered version of yourself while keeping your private life under wraps. Fame doesn’t motivate you; passion does—so you don’t need people to know about you personally. Celebrity Scorpio MCs include:
- Barack Obama
- Jane Fonda
- Rosa Parks
- Marie Curie
- Sylvia Browne
- Nicki Minaj
- Mariska Hargitay
- Prince Harry
- Prince William

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Imum Coeli in Taurus

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Midheaven in Scorpio natives always have their Imum Coeli in Taurus. The Imum Coeli (IC) is at the bottom of your natal chart, exactly opposite the Medium Coeli. Meaning “bottom of the sky” in Latin, the IC is related to your roots, home, private life, and family. It’s at the cusp of your 4th house, which also governs home and family.^{[6]
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Research source}With your IC in Taurus, you likely had a peaceful, stable home life while growing up—and, therefore, you’re more likely to value and focus on security as you get older, too. You like the idea of having a comfy, aesthetically pleasing home life so you can fully focus on chasing your passions!
- Tip: Though it may feel like a well-appointed home is the key to security, you may find that true security comes from within!
- The more you trust that you have the skills to survive and will be okay, the more secure you’ll feel.
- As a Taurus IC, your early life might focus on material security—but as you get older, you may refocus on exploring the unknown and finding yourself.