Nicola Sturgeon: Personality Profile - Part 2

Mercury in the sign of Leo in Nicola's natal chart indicates that she is someone who speaks with authority. Good at seeing the bigger picture, she may sometimes ignore the finer details. Skilled in the art of persuasion, she is excellent at promoting ideas and getting her message across, often in a dramatic way. She can be very attached to her opinions and takes pride in her beliefs, which are often very idealistic. She is confident and stubborn, with a tendency towards over-sensitivity to anything less than praise. Mentally arrogant - and with intellect and ego so closely tied - the ability to separate fact from fiction could be a problem. However, Nicola really does believe what she says and speaks from the heart.

Natal Mercury in sector 10 of Nicola's chart shows a high level of verbal expression. This position of Mercury gives an authoritative air and a talent for communicating and negotiating. She requires frequent changes of environment

or activities in order to remain stimulated and challenged through her work.

With her natal Mars in the sign of Leo, Nicola has a need for significance and a determination to live a life that is not ordinary. (Donald Trump also has this planetary influence). In possession of well-defined ambitions, she will act with authority and power, demanding both loyalty and admiration. She will get fired up easily when she feels she's  been humiliated, and will become extremely defensive. Her ego is tied up with her actions, and whatever she chooses to do will be a source of great personal pride. 

Nicola's natal Midheaven is situated in the sign of Leo. People with this influence have a strong desire to be noticed. They need to be centre stage, to be in the spotlight and to attain public prominence. She is very ambitious professionally and this Midheaven sign gave her the potential for leadership. She may feel that she was destined for greatness in some way.
She may take everything too personally and can be easily insulted. Being persuasive rather than being demanding might prove difficult for her. She will need to watch out for overconfidence, arrogance, or impatience. Above all, Nicola wants glory.