Planet Mercury in Astrology

Planet in Astrology plays a prominent role in Vedic Astrology. It represents our communicative ability. is a messenger and acts like a prince for celestial cabinet. It delivers our thoughts to others. is a dualistic planet. It is very close to the planet .

Its orbit lies in between and mother planet Earth. and Our Mother planet Earth both rotate around with different speeds. rotates inside of the circle traced by Earth. It cannot be distinguished very easily through the naked eyes. It revolves around in 88 days whereas Earth revolves around the in approx 365 days.

Planet (budha) : Astrology
Hindu Mythology about Planet
Planet MarsAs per Hindu mythology, there is an enmity between and . However, it is not the actual truth. The planet does not show any enmity with the , while maintains the enmity with . is also known as “” in Vedic Astrology.

is greatest among all as it bestows person with intelligence and wealth. It proves to be the source of positive thoughts in the minds of the natives. It is considered as the avatar of Vishnu. It is worshipped on Wednesday. It brings benefits and happiness in the life of a person, removes obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, profession of fertile lands etc. It rules over “Mithuna” and “Kanya” rashi in Zodiac. It stays approximately one month in each rashi like .

In Western Astrology, it was known as Thoth or Hermes in olden days. It is the son of and Maia, the daughter of Atlas. He is the friend of Apollo as it is nearest to the . is inventor of Lyre, God of Commerce. It always exhibits duality and lack of concentration within a native.

In Hindu Scriptures, represents God Kesava, Narayana, Madhava etc. He represents Dwaitham. It is for plurality whereas denotes singularity.

Nature of Planet

is variable, convertible, feminine, effeminate, neutral and dualistic and vacillating planet. doesn’t act independently. It will always behave according to the rashi and house it sits and have PAC connections with. It is convertible because it will behave like a benefic or favourable planet for your horoscope if it is associated with the benefic factors. On the other hand, if it is gaining the aspects and conjunctions of malefics, it would become malefic for your horoscope. Its nature is Vata or Airy. Its direction is North. It gets exalted in Virgo at 15th degree and debilitated in Pisces at 15th degree.

What does signify in Vedic Astrology?

represents the intelligence and communicative ability in native’s birth chart. It rules over third house and sixth house in Kaal Purush Kundali in Vedic Astrology and is the significator of fourth house and tenth house. Fourth house is house of happiness and can do much better holding this position in horoscope. Likewise, Tenth House is house of profession and career, and again can do much better in this house as it offers good communicative ability that provides you the skills to set up your business. You can be a good counsellor. Let’s understand below what it signifies:

Body Parts & Diseases: It is a karak planet of chest, nervous system, skin, nose, navel, gall bladder, lungs, nerves, tongue, arms, face and hair. If it is afflicted by the malefics, it gives problems related to chests and muscles. The native may also suffer from typhoid, madness, seizure, paralysis, ulcers, dizziness, cholera etc.

Physical appearance: People born under the strong influence of will be tall with well formed body. They will ever be stout. They will be of average height. Hands will be long and slender. The hair will be dark and eyes will be expressive. Their eyebrows will be curved with much hair. Voice will be thin and shrill. They will walk quickly. Just like Martians, these people will appear younger than their usual age.

Characteristics of Planet
If is placed positively in your birth chart, then it bestow you with a good health, wealth and speech. It will be very beneficial for you. It provides you good oral and writing speech, knowledge, intelligence etc. You will be able to handle more than one task at a single point of time. Let’s see below how confers good, medium and bad results:

Strong : That means placement of in favourable sign or exaltation sign, which confers good results and strong speech to communicate yourself to others. You would have good merchant attributes inherent within you and will be impressive in conveying the messages. is the planet which makes the native intelligent, ingenious and analytical. It gives the retentive power and reproductive ability. “ is the messenger of God.”
Beneficial : It gives you subtle, political brain, intellect and excellent disputant, a logician with learning, sharp and witty, learning almost anything without a teacher and ambitious to know every science.
Afflicted : Afflicted will not be good as one will be phrenetic. Native will be clever, cunning and mischievous anonymous petition writer. He will be always against to whom he doesn't like. He may be gambler, worst liar, showy person, cheater, forget things and promises uttered by himself. He may be a man of moods.
What are the professions generally denoted by planet ?
Being an airy planet, it is very much communicative and talkative. Hence you may be proved to be a good salesman, insurance agents, publicity officials, orators, eloquent and fast speaker with ready wit and they will be capable of learning many languages. is a chief governor for education and uncle.

Professional streams also depend on the PAC (Position-Aspect-Conjunction) connection with other influencing planets. In short, we can say that the nature of Planet in profession or career varies with the combination of with other planets. Here, we have listed below few professional fields for your better understanding based on other influencing planets:

If and are connected through PAC in your horoscope, you will be witty and reasonable. You will have a fertile imagination and fluent expressions. You will be able to learn many languages easily. confers success in the fields like advertising, conversation etc.
If and are connected through PAC in your horoscope, You will be healthy, active and alert. You will show your full interest and do work with the great enthusiasm. He may have inclination towards instrumental music, mechanical or ground engineering, carving, drawing industry, factory chemistry, medicine, commerce, automobile engineering. If they occupy watery sign, they may get attached with boiler engines, Navy etc. In airy sign, you may be involved with Aircrafts, electricity department. In Fiery Sign, it indicates that you will be connected with industry, factory etc.
If and are connected through PAC in your horoscope, you will be clear in your thoughts, correct forethought and good judgement. You will be prudent and wise. He can be a good journalist, correspondent, copyist, writer, cashier, auditor, inspector etc. if also has any connection with, it can make you the agent of a Bank, treasury Collector, Revenue Officer. You may be a good Astrologer, always predicting good results and offering mental solace to the depressed. You may indulge into editing, publishing, journalism, religion, law, bank, insurance, investment, speculation, literature, commerce, accounts, administrative department in engineering, treasury, income-tax, sales-tax etc.
If and are connected through PAC in your horoscope, you will be cheerful and mirthful. You can earn money through writing comedies, speaking on the club and society, designing and layout, pleasant journeys, arranging for picnic parties, travel agencies, clerk, cinema, drama advertisers, commerce, shipping, transport etc.
If and are connected through PAC in your horoscope, you will have steadiness, carefulness, good judgemental approach, good memory etc. you will be contemplative, practical and studious. He will have inclination to study geology, mineralogy, mathematics, banking, physics, dynamics statistics. It will give you strong will, patience and determination to fulfill his desire.
Colour: Green represents the planet .
Direction: North
Number: 5 is the lucky number.
The day governed by is “Wednesday”, one may expect better results on this day itself if he is running with the Mahadasha of “”. rules over “Virgo” and “Gemini” zodiac signs. The precious gemstone for planet is “Emerald”. All green stones are governed by .

Hence planet is very prominent in terms of Astrology as well as Astronomy. It represents the intelligence in humans.

The planet is a representative of one’s intellect, knowledge, expressions and communication skills. This planet if believed to be a neutral one - the one that is neither benefic nor malefic. either shares the same house as that of the or is placed in the adjacent house to that of the . The planet is believed to make a transit in approximately 1 month. Read the astrological effects of Transit in various zodiac signs and its impact on your business, career, education, love and family life.

When the planet transit from one zodiac sign to another, then it is called Transit. This planet remains in one zodiac sign for 14 days. 's transit period is lowest in Vedic Astrology. is the lord of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati Nakshatra. When comes in contact with the , it makes ways for the Budhaditya Yog which improves one’s intellect and increases one inclination towards education and gaining knowledge. Studies and/or jobs related to accountancy, mathematics and finances are known to gain ground and flourish during transit. The position of in a horoscope is observed to ascertain one’s relation with their mother, sisters, paternal aunt and maternal aunt.

Significance of in Vedic Astrology
As per Vedic Astrology, is the offspring of and , hence it incorporates the characteristics of both of these planets. Known to be the signifier of one’s communication abilities, analytical skills, and intellect, is a key planet in regards with sales professionals, lawyers, scientists, and artists. 's impact is the strongest when it is positioned in Virgo and low while in Pisces. The friendly planets of are , , and . is neutral with all other planets and has a bit of animosity towards . The planet is responsible for diseases related to skin, head, and throat.

The Result of Transit
Transit of in First House-When Transit occurs in the first house, it gives contrary results. During this period, there is a possibility of dispute and loss due to the increased bitterness in speech. The here offers irrelevant trips, which in future causes problems. At the same time, there is a loss due to abusive language.

Transit of in Second House-When transit through the wealth house, it provides both auspicious and inauspicious results. The planet located here offers insult as well as monetary wealth. With the influence of , sweetness comes in speech, and you get the attention of other people. Along with wealth, you will achieve jewelry and good food.

Transit of in Third House-When transit from the sign to the third house, the fear of enemies remains. Concerns from the government are likely to grow too. here also inspires immoral acts. In this period, there are chances of you making new friends.

Transit of in Fourth House- transit in the fourth house provides auspicious results. During this period, you will get an abundant flow of wealth. Along with maternal happiness, you will be benefited from property-related matters. here is responsible for physical strength.

Transit of in Fifth House-When transit through the fifth house, restlessness of the mind increases. There can be a dispute with son and a woman (wife, daughter, female friend etc.). With the influence of , ego increases in nature and sometimes tendency of greed increases.

Transit of in Sixth House- Transit in the sixth house is considered to be really auspicious. Because of the presence of , there is a rise in good fortune. In every field, the person progresses. Your enemy feels defeated and helpless. The effects of succeed with every work.

Transit of in Seventh House- Transit in the seventh house is responsible for family feuds. There is a situation of discord and dispute with women. Fear comes from physical suffering, government or senior officials. transit in the seventh house causes travel and loss in business.

Transit of in Eighth House- Transit in the eighth house is considered to be really auspicious. With its effect, you will get sudden wealth. You will achieve success in every work. The influence of keeps the sense of happiness in a person's heart. Your social status will improve.

Transit of in Ninth House-The transit of in this house is not considered good. Because posited in this house results in monetary losses. During this time, the person gets entangled with many problems, as well as interrupts every work.

Transit of in Tenth House- transit in the eighth house is considered to be really auspicious. It proves to be very beneficial. With the grace of , you will get work recognition and business benefits. Your enemy is defeated and there is success, prosperity, and achievement in every field.

Transit of in Eleventh House-When the transit of occurs in the eighth house, it proves to be really beneficial. Because the here provides business growth. Speedy health is achieved. provides land benefits due to its transit in the eleventh house. Apart from this, you will attain cooperation from your brothers and friends. Green color proves to be beneficial for you.

Transit of in Twelfth House- transit in the twelfth house provides negative results. Unnecessary expenses increases. You will face mental anxiety, obstruction to education, physical pain and encounter many defeats. Apart from this, there is also the possibility of financial loss. During this period, also provides disease, insults, and defeats.