The 10th house represents career, profession, livelihood, authority, fame, public image, reputation, work environment, and relationship with the father and authority figures (Government).

Whereas the 1st house is about “you” – your personality, physical appearance, health, and your life’s direction.

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 1st house, your career would shape your personality. The way you present yourself would be important at work. You may have to carry yourself in a particular way. So, looking the part would be an essential part of your job just like a lawyer, a pilot, a soldier, a consultant (wearing business formals), or a fashion model would do. You would keep busy, attract fame, and recognition. Your life’s path would be influenced highly by your father, father-like figures, or people at your work (boss).

Sun as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Scorpio ascendant then Sun will be the lord of the 10th house then the nature of work would be strategic, would require planning, and research. Winning battles of leadership would be crucial to you so you could be a politician, a G-man, a corporate strategist, or a military leader. You would be working with a lot of secrets and confidential information. The nature of work would be unpredictable. The job would be challenging and your work experience would transform your personality in a significant way. The father would be your strategic partner but the relationship with him would go through many good and bad phases. You could also build a career in the field of oil & gas.

Moon as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Libra ascendant then Moon will be the lord of the 10th house so you would be emotionally attached to your work. You would treat co-workers as family. Your work would be therapeutic to you So, choose a career that gives you peace of mind over money/fame. You would be a diplomat of some kind and a natural peacemaker. You would be working in the field of healthcare, human resources, or law. You could also be in a creative field since you'd have a good sense of colors, designs, patterns, etc. This combination shows a strong emotional bond with the parents especially with the father if Sun is well-placed.

Mercury as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Sagittarius ascendant then Mercury will be the lord of the 10th house. You would serve people through your knowledge. Every project you'd work on would be a learning experience. Your work would be analytical and logical in nature. And so, a career in the field of finance (wealth advisor) is the most viable option. You could also be a business consultant, a teacher (professor), a corporate trainer, or a counselor of some kind. Since Mercury is also the lord of the 7th house, interaction with people in large numbers would be a part of your work. You would also be an excellent negotiator (business deals).

Mercury as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Virgo ascendant then Mercury will be the lord of the 10th house. You would be in a communications-driven career. You would be clear and logical with your choice of words. You would have strong work-ethics. Your work would be thorough and flawless. You could be a publicist, a marketer, an advertiser, or working in the field of telecommunications (modern context). You would also have a knack for numbers and would be an expert at working out details (building logic/algorithms). And so, you could also excel in business, programming, or finance (accountant).

Venus as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Capricorn ascendant then Venus will be the lord of the 10th house. You would carry a pleasing personality. You would know how to build business connections. You would have a network of people who are senior to you and are influential. Holding a position of authority would be more dear to you than earning money. You would be a diplomat or a peacemaker of some kind. This combination could also give you a career in a creative field or in the field of finance (auditor).

Venus as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Leo ascendant then Venus will be the lord of the 10th house. You would be blessed with an attractive personality. You would be working in the field of fashion, media, entertainment, politics, or in a profession that gives you fame and exposure. You would have a network of people who are influential but ego could come in the way of your business ties. So, be careful of that.

Mars as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Cancer ascendant then Mars will be the lord of the 10th house. You could be in a career in the field of healthcare, or real-estate. You would be dominating at work, and highly competitive but avoiding conflicts at work should be your number one priority given Mars isn’t in a strong position in the sign of Cancer. Also, if the longitude of Mars in your birth chart is close to 28 degrees then work can be frustrating. In such situations, choose a job, which is easy to handle and choose a workspace where co-workers are friendly.

Mars as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aquarius ascendant then Mars will be the lord of the 10th house. Mars is really good at building and constructing things, and working with tools. You would be most likely be working in an engineering field (mechanical). Your work would be research and scientific in nature. You would be a planner and a strategist. You would be a self-made person. You would thrive under competition. But avoiding conflicts at work should be your number priority since Mars isn’t in a strong position.

Jupiter as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Pisces ascendant then Jupiter will be the lord of the 10th house. You would have high morals. You would be well-respected in the society especially for your knowledge, perspective, and judgement. You would a teacher, trainer, mentor, guide, or a spiritual leader of some kind. You would have a lot of different experiences in life and exposure to different cultures. Your father would be your guide in life especially if Sun is well-placed in your birth chart.

Jupiter as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Gemini ascendant then Jupiter will be the lord of the 10th house. You would love sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom with others. You would be well-respected in society. You would have high morals. You would be a business advisor, a YouTuber, a teacher, a corporate trainer, a marketer, a travel guide, or a religious leader of some kind. You would be the adventurous kind with a lot of different experiences in life and exposure to different cultures. Your father would be your guide in life especially if Sun is well-placed in your birth chart.

Saturn as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aries ascendant then Saturn will be the lord of the 10th house. The work-environment would be controlled and restricted. You would have to follow strict rules and regulations at work. You would have to be organized and punctual with your work. You would learn the value of discipline in life through work. So, a career as a manufacturing engineer, a ticket collector, factor worker, or a job that requires repetitive work would be most suited for you. You may have long working hours early on in your career but your work schedule would be much easier after you turn 30. Marriage should also be delayed until you turn 30 as Saturn from the 1st house would have an aspect on the house of marriage.

Saturn as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Taurus ascendant then Saturn will be the lord of the 10th house. You would have to follow strict rules and regulations at work. Your work would be routine-based. You would learn the value of discipline in life through work. Since Saturn is sitting in the sign of Taurus, which is ruled by Venus. A career in the field of finance or law is a good option. You may have long working hours early on in your career but your work schedule would be much easier after you turn 30. Marriage should also be delayed until you turn 30 as Saturn from the 1st house would have an aspect on the house of marriage.

Rahu as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Taurus ascendant then Rahu will also be the lord of the 10th house. A career in the field of finance or technology is a good option. You could be blessed with some creative talent. You would attract wealth and would gain by working in a foreign land or dealing with foreigners.

Ketu as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aquarius ascendant then Ketu will also be the lord of the 10th house. You would be highly intuitive with numbers/rends. And would be natural at finding and discovering things. A career in the field of research/scientific is most suited for you. There would be a lack of guidance at work (boss) or a lack of guidance from the father that may demotivate you. You would need to overcome this hurdle to realize your full career potential.