The point of the zodiac where the ecliptic intersects the upper part of the meridian, a vertical plane that passes directly north and south Generally the same as the cusp of the 10th house See also House
The meridian, or middle line of the heavens; the point of the ecliptic on the meridian
The point at which the Meridian (of the birthplace) intersects the ecliptic (above the horizon) This point is also defined as the beginning of the 10th house in most house systems The intersection of the Meridian and ecliptic below the horizon forms the IC (Imum Coeli) or 4th house cusp The Midheaven is represented by a straight, vertical line at the top of most horoscopes