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Mercury (Budha)

Benefic (with benefics) · Rules Gemini and Virgo · Gemstone: Emerald (Panna)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Budha
Symbol
Nature
Benefic (with benefics)
Day
Wednesday
Rules
Gemini, Virgo
Exalted in
Virgo
Debilitated in
Pisces
Gemstone
Emerald (Panna)

Significations

Mercury (Budha) represents your intellect, communication and analytical power. Its core keywords are reasoning, speech, wit, adaptability and commerce. As a karaka, it signifies education, business, writing, trade and friends. In the body, it governs the nervous system, skin and speech.

What Mercury Rules

Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo. It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Virgo and its weakest point (debilitation) in Pisces.

When Mercury is Strong

You think quickly, speak and write persuasively, and prosper in education, business, media or analysis.

When Mercury is Weak

Scattered thinking, nervousness or miscommunication can arise until you steady the mind.

Remedies for Mercury

Mantra

Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah

Auspicious day

Wednesday

Deity

Lord Vishnu / Ganesha

Donation (daan)

green gram (moong), green cloth and bronze

Gemstone

Emerald (Panna)

Practice

feed green fodder to cows and support the education of children

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mercury signify in Vedic astrology?

Mercury (Budha) signifies your intellect, communication and analytical power. It is the karaka (significator) of education, business, writing, trade and friends.

Which signs does Mercury rule?

Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo. It is exalted in Virgo and debilitated in Pisces.

What happens when Mercury is strong?

When Mercury is strong, you think quickly, speak and write persuasively, and prosper in education, business, media or analysis.

What is the remedy for a weak Mercury?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah", worship of Lord Vishnu / Ganesha on Wednesday, donating green gram (moong), green cloth and bronze, and wearing Emerald (Panna) after consulting an astrologer.

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