NatureBenefic (takes on the nature of its associations)
RulesGemini, Virgo
Exalted inVirgo (15°)
Debilitated inPisces (15°)
DayWednesday
GemstoneEmerald (Panna)
ColourGreen
DirectionNorth
ElementEarth
Vimshottari Dasha17 years
About Mercury
Mercury (Budh) governs the intellect: logic, speech, memory, writing, mathematics and commerce. It rules Gemini and Virgo and is exalted in Virgo.
Mercury is neutral by nature and takes on the qualities of the planets it joins — benefic with benefics and malefic with malefics — which is why its associations are so important.
What Mercury signifies
Intellect, speech, communication, business, mathematics, writing, skin, nervous system.
Friends and Enemies
| Relationship | Planets |
|---|
| Friends | Sun, Venus |
| Neutral | Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
| Enemies | Moon |
A planet placed in a friend's sign, or joined with friendly planets, generally gives better results than one placed with enemies.
When Mercury Is Well Placed
People with a well-placed Mercury are intelligent, quick-witted and articulate. They learn easily, have a good sense of humour and are skilled in business, accounting, writing, teaching, IT and communication.
When Mercury Is Weak or Afflicted
An afflicted Mercury can bring restlessness, nervousness, indecision, poor concentration or difficulties in speech and study. It is linked with the skin and nervous system in the body.
Remedies for Mercury
- Worship Lord Vishnu or recite the Vishnu Sahasranama on Wednesdays
- Donate green moong dal or green clothes on Wednesdays
- Feed green grass to cows
- Wear an emerald only after a proper chart analysis
Beej mantra
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah — traditionally recited 9,000 times over a period (for example 40 days), with devotion and understanding of its meaning.
Remedies are supportive practices. See all nine mantras on the
Graha Mantra page.
Where is Mercury in your chart?See the sign, house and strength of every planet in your free Vedic birth chart.
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