Midheaven — Definition

The Midheaven, often abbreviated MC, sits at the top of the natal chart and represents public life, vocation, and how a person is recognised in the world. It is not literally directly overhead; it is the southernmost intersection of the meridian and the ecliptic in the northern hemisphere. The MC paired with the Ascendant gives a quick read of how someone presents and what they are publicly steering toward.

Origin

From the Latin medium coeli, "middle of the sky," abbreviated MC.

Example

A Capricorn Midheaven often shows up as a serious, structured public reputation — even if the rest of the chart is playful.