Mercury (Budh) in Vedic Astrology
One of the nine grahas — बुध
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Mercury (Budh, बुध) signifies intellect, speech, writing, trade, mathematics, learning, humour and adaptability. Its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 17 years.
| Own sign | Gemini and Virgo |
|---|---|
| Exalted in | Virgo (deepest 15°) |
| Debilitated in | Pisces (deepest 15°) |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Mahadasha length | 17 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati |
Mercury in the 12 signs
Mercury in AriesMesha · neutral signMercury in TaurusVrishabha · friendly signMercury in GeminiMithuna · own signMercury in CancerKarka · enemy signMercury in LeoSimha · friendly signMercury in VirgoKanya · exalted 0° to 15°Mercury in LibraTula · friendly signMercury in ScorpioVrishchika · neutral signMercury in SagittariusDhanu · neutral signMercury in CapricornMakara · neutral signMercury in AquariusKumbha · neutral signMercury in PiscesMeena · debilitated
Mercury in the 12 houses
1st houseself, body and personality2nd housewealth, family and speech3rd housecourage, siblings and effort4th househome, mother and inner peace5th housechildren, intelligence and creativity6th househealth, enemies, debts and service7th housemarriage and partnerships8th houselongevity, transformation and hidden matters9th housefortune, dharma, teachers and long travel10th housecareer, status and public life11th housegains, income and friendships12th houseexpenses, loss, foreign lands and liberation
Frequently asked questions
What does Mercury signify in Vedic astrology?
Mercury (Budh) signifies intellect, speech, writing, trade, mathematics, learning, humour and adaptability. Its results depend on its sign, house, aspects and dignity in your birth chart, and on when its dasha runs.
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