midheaven

It corresponds to a particular degree of the Zodiac which is in the Midheaven at the given time of birth.
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If the degree on the Midheaven receives good aspects from the major planets, the position will be honourable and secure.
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Venus in the Midheaven gives social elevation and lifts a person above the sphere of birth.
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These are the directions of the planets to the two Significators, the Midheaven and Ascendant.
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The Sun and Midheaven also signify the father, and the Moon has general signification of the mother.
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British Dictionary definitions for midheaven

Midheaven

/ (ˈmɪdˈhɛvən) /

noun astrology

the point on the ecliptic, measured in degrees, that crosses the meridian of a particular place at a particular time. On a person's birth chart it relates to the time of birthAbbreviation: MC

the sign of the zodiac containing this point

Word Origin for Midheaven

C16: initials MC represent Latin medium caeli middle of the sky

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