Mercury in Scorpio
Mercury, or Budh, can be said to be at odds with Mars, or Mangal, the ruling planet of Scorpio, or Vrischika, so the results here tend to lean negative.

Mercury's Influence in Scorpio

  • A secretive streak can keep you from forming many close friendships.
  • Deduction comes naturally, so a career as a research fellow or private detective could suit you well.
  • A questioning nature makes you inquisitive about everything around you.
  • You can be blunt to a fault, and people may find your manner of speaking hard to tolerate.
  • You lean toward logical reasoning, which tends to guide you toward sound decisions.
  • Impulsive choices are possible too, ones you'll likely regret later.
  • Your words and writings often carry a deeper meaning, one only close acquaintances can decode.
  • You rarely budge from your preconceived notions, which can make intellectual give-and-take difficult for others.
  • An arrogant streak can leave you believing you're superior to those around you.
  • A gambling addiction, if it takes hold, can seriously harm you and your loved ones.
  • Large debts may build up, damaging your financial standing.
  • Heavy drinking, if indulged, can pull you further from your domestic responsibilities.
  • Atheist leanings can make spiritual fulfillment harder to reach.
  • Financial hardship may tempt you toward thievery, which can tarnish your name.
  • Turbulent romances may make it difficult to secure a suitable life partner.
  • A conspiring streak can lead you into a life of lies, distanced from those you love.
  • You may pour effort into meaningless work that yields almost no positive return.
  • Disastrous misfortunes may strike, and recovering from them can prove difficult.
  • A jealous streak can make it hard to feel happy in the happiness of others.
  • A lack of shame, at times, means you don't always notice when you're acting foolishly.
  • Intense greed can push you into some genuinely unwise decisions.
  • Heavy penalties for your flaws may feel almost unbearable at times.
  • Fertility issues may complicate carrying on your family line.
  • Wicked company can pull you further from the path of righteousness.
  • Charitable deeds you perform can genuinely benefit the less fortunate.
  • Novel ideas with real merit tend to come to you and prove quite useful.
  • Lucid, well-built arguments help you win debates and discussions.

In summary, Mercury in Scorpio favors deep, probing intelligence, best tempered with patience and honesty.