The Mercury: Significance in Life
The Mercury planet stands for the communication faculty of the individual. It is an important planet in Vedic astrology and it conveys our thoughts to other people. Mercury is very close to the Sun and its orbit lies between that of Sun and Earth. It is not easily visible to the eyes. Its revolution around the Sun takes 88 days.
Mercury in Vedic Astrology is known by the name Budha or Budh. Budh was born to Moon and Tara, the wife of Jupiter. Thus, there is a union of intelligence and an attractive personality.
Mercury in a person’s chart determines how they think and communicate with others. It also has an impact on trading activities, technology and travel plans.
It indicates how we share our ideas with others. It controls our learning process, speech and curiosity and inquisitiveness. Due to its rapid circulation around the Sun, the effect is also quick and continuously changing.
A positive Mercury will help in clear speech, quick resolution of problems and fast communication. It gives us the motivation to learn new things, good interaction with others and flexibility to change. A negative Mercury will result in muddled thinking, anxiety and confusion with other people.
The cerebral activity and the ease of communication with others depends on the position in the zodiac signs. Mercury in Gemini will be very powerful and these persons will have lot of inquisitiveness and excel in communication with others.
Mercury in different Signs
Mercury in Virgo will help in right thinking and good logic. They will show interest in minute details, realistic and scientific in dealing with information. They will quickly find problems to solutions.
Mercury in Pisces will make the persons instinctive and highly imaginative. They think more in terms of pictures and emotions rather than through reasoning and words. They will likely experience communication difficulties, but will be sympathetic and innovative.
Association with Sagittarius will make persons think large and in a more exploratory manner. They are positive thinkers who enjoy discovering new things. They will be compelling and enjoy discussing big things.
Position of Mercury in the birth chart will decide the area in which the individuals will excel. If in third house, it indicates short travels, knowledge and communication. They learn things quickly and communicate easily.
The location of Mercury in the sixth house is an indicator of health, work, and daily activities. They are careful about their well-being and daily routine activities.
Mercury in the Tenth house makes the person focus on their profession and public image. Their communication faculty is excellent and they will do well in areas requiring communication excellence such as teaching, writing and such professions.
When Mercury transits through a particular house, it tends to enhance mental acuity and communication in the corresponding fields. Mercury retrograde will make the planet to appear to move backwards in the sky. This will occur three times in a year and will cause difficulties in communication and travel activities. During this period, all new projects should be postponed and existing ones should be analyzed and reviewed.
Mercury has an important place in astrology and it deals with intellect, communication and flexibility. Our thinking and interaction with people will depend on its position in the birth chart and its transits in the zodiacs. A clear understanding of the role of Mercury and its transits will help us to improve the way we think and communicate with others. There will be clarity in the way we should deal with life.
Relationship of Mercury with other planets
Friendly Planets: Sun and Venus.
Enemy Planet: Moon
Neutral: Saturn, Jupiter and Mars
Rules Over: Virgo and Gemini zodiacs
Lucky Colours for Mercury: Green
Lucky Number: 5
Direction: North
Gemstone for Mercury: Green Emerald
Budh Mahadasha will last for 17 years. It can be good or bad depending on the position of Mercury.
Remedies for a weak Mercury in the Horoscope
- Wearing a green Emerald in a gold ring on Wednesdays.
- Use of Char Mukhi Rudraksha
- Feeding cow with spinach or green grass
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranamam every day can be helpful.