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 12th house represents a foreign land, seclusion, isolation, imaginative/creative side, hidden talents, charity and donations, losses - giving up on material desire, spirituality, places away from city-centre, or places with restricted access such as a hospital, a prison, a refugee camp, a dark-rooms an airport, or even a university.

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 12th house. There is a high possibility of work-related foreign travel. You could have clients from a foreign country. You could be working in isolated places such as an office far away from the city center, or places with restricted public access such as a hospital, a prison, a refugee camp, a dark-room, an airport, or even a university. You could also tap into your imaginative side and pursue a creative career. You would excel working behind the scenes in seclusion. Career is likely to change with time and a permanent settlement in a foreign land is possible depending on who the lord of the 12th is.

Sun as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Scorpio ascendant then Sun will be the lord of the 12th house. You could be a diplomat, a lawyer (foreign affairs), or someone deputed to a government office abroad (embassy). You could be a creative person too. But if the longitude of Sun is close to 10 degrees then you could land yourself in trouble with a foreign authority. So be careful with that. You could lose reputation at the hands of your father, a boss, or someone similar.

Moon as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Libra ascendant then Moon will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be involved in taking care of people. And so, you could be working in a hospital (nurse), a refugee camp, a care-center for the underprivileged and the homeless, an animal shelter, or for an international NGO. You could also be working in the field of reiki, acupuncture, physiotherapy in a wellness spa, or a retreat-center. Lastly, you could be a writer too. Irrespective of what work you do, you would have a therapeutic effect on people. The relationship with the mother, however, could be distant.

Mercury as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Sagittarius ascendant then Mercury will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be good at finding facts and discovering information. You'd make an excellent researcher, a journalist (foreign affairs), a business consultant, or a financial planner. You'd be interested in the mystical world too and so, you could be an astrologer or a psychologist. You are a smart business person and could be in imports and exports or could be trading in foreign stock/currency.

Mercury as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Virgo ascendant then Mercury will be the lord of the 12th house. A career in a creative field is best suited to you. You'd be an excellent story-teller. You could be an advertiser, a writer, a blogger, or a YouTuber. You could also be in the business of imports and exports or could be trading in foreign stock/currency. You could be dealing with foreign authorities (custom officials) too.

Venus as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Capricorn ascendant then Venus will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be blessed with good education (Master's degree), and foreign exposure. You'd have a beautiful way of explaining things and so could be a teacher (online), or a YouTuber. Your job could also be about building relationships and partnerships with foreign clients. You could be in a creative career too, working behind the scenes like a graphic designer/animator. You could find love in a foreign land.

Venus as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Leo ascendant then Venus will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be devoted to public service. You'd help people unconditionally. You could be working in a hospital (nurse), a refugee camp, a care-center for the underprivileged and the homeless, an animal shelter, or for an international NGO. You'd make money in a foreign land/isolated place. You could be in a creative career too, working behind the scenes like a graphic designer/animator. You could find love in a foreign land..

Mars as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Cancer ascendant then Mars will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be fighting a battle of some kind in a foreign land. You could be a lawyer, or in the business of import and export, or a trader of foreign stock/currency. Since Mars is also the lord of the 5th house, you could be a sportsperson too. Saving money would not be your strength and be careful in undertaking high-risk projects.

Mars as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aquarius ascendant then Mars will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be fighting a battle of some kind in a foreign land. You could be in government service in a foreign location. You could be a researcher, a professor, a miner (in a foreign location), a farmer (export-oriented), or a lawyer (international law). Since Mars is also the lord of the 3rd house, you'd be self-made. You'd be organized, disciplined, and courageous. You could part of defence forces (foreign location), working in the field of healthcare (surgeon), or sports. Saving money would not be your strength and be careful in undertaking high-risk projects.

Jupiter as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Pisces ascendant then Jupiter will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd be working for a big corporation, possibly in a foreign location. Your work would be scientific and futuristic (technology). You'd have the wisdom to manage money (expenses). And so, you could be a wealth advisor in an international bank, a business consultant, or a professor. You could be a trader of foreign stock/currency too. You could be a follower of a foreign spiritual (life) philosophy. You could also be working in places like a monastery, or an NGO.

Jupiter as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Gemini ascendant then Jupiter will be the lord of the 12th house. You'd most likely be working in the field of finance. You would be a wealth advisor in an international bank or a business consultant. You could be trader in foreign stock/currency too. You would earn good money in a foreign land. You could be a follower of a foreign spiritual/life philosophy. You could also be working in places like a monastery, or an NGO.

Saturn as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aries ascendant then Saturn will be the lord of the 12th house. There are good chances of you settling permanently in a foreign land. However, this opportunity would come late in life (after you turn 30). You would be a public servant, or a lawyer (foreign affairs). You could also be working in a spiritual/religious centre (monastery), or in a refugee camp, a care-center for old people, or even a detention center. You'd explore your spiritual side late in life.

Saturn as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Taurus ascendant then Saturn will be the lord of the 12th house. There are good chances of you settling permanently in a foreign land. However, this opportunity would come late in life (after you turn 30). You'd be an administrator, a security officer, or a care-taker of a spiritual/religious center, a refugee camp, a care-center for old people, or even a detention center. You'd explore your spiritual side late in life. If the longitude of Saturn is close to 20 degrees then you could land yourself in trouble with foreign authorities (visa issues), which could even become a long-term issue. So, be very careful about this.

Rahu as the lord of the 10th house

If you are a Taurus ascendant then Rahu will be the lord of the 12th house. Chances of work-related foreign travel, exposure, and settlement would be high. Your work would be scientific and futuristic (technology). You would be working for a big corporation. Avoid making impulsive decisions regarding your career.

Ketu as the lord of the 10th house

If you are an Aquarius ascendant then Ketu will be the lord of the 10th house. You could lose a position of authority in a foreign land. So, choose to work in a foreign location only when you have a huge incentive to do so. A career in the field of research, finance, and mystical science is best suited. You'd not follow any particular spiritual philosophy but follow your own path.