Planet Mercury in
Astrology
Mercury is a very small planet
which can’t be seen with our naked eyes and is very near to Sun. It takes 88
days to complete an orbit around the Sun. Mercury turns in retrograde 4 times a
year. It stays in one sign for 25 days. Wednesday and autum season are governed
by Mercury. Mercury is the son of Moon
Mercury has great significance
in Astrology. Gemini and Virgo are its own sign. It is exalted in Virgo and
debilitated in pisces. Mercury is friendly with Sun and Venus and Moon is its
enemy. 3rd and 6th houses of a natal chart are governed
by Mercury. It is neither masculine nor feminine. It takes on the attributes of
the planets it is associated with. Mercury rules over a persons nervous system
and skin. According to Hindu mythology the ruling deity of Mercury is lord
Vishnu. It symbolises siblings, skills, perception, uncle and education.
Mercury also called Budh is
the planet of intelligence and wit. It is concerned about a persons thought, humour
sense , communication skill, information
and formulation of ideas in the mind. It
represents a persons awareness, business mind, self confidence, speech and
analytical skill .A strong Mercury in a natal chart denotes success in the
field of commerce, trade and banking. Mercury bestows upon a person the ability
to think and take quick decisions rationally and intellectually. Mercurians
will be curious to learn, coordinative, restless, negotiative ,logical and
adept at picking up new knowledge . It makes a person express his inner
feelings effectively. They will be well informed and communicate with very
sweet words. Speaking, book writing ,
short journeys, visiting friends are all under the domain of Mercury. It helps
a person to explain his inner emotions to the world. It governs all professions
related to communication, writing, LIC, research, business advisors. They are
likely to run profitable businesses, contract works, carry messages and
computer related jobs. Able secretaries, ambassadors, secretaries, auditors,
accountants, mathematicians and teachers must have a strong Mercury in their
natal chart.
Unlike the beneficial Mercury,
a malefic Mercury produces negative effects. It makes a person irrational,
illiterate, deprived of knowledge and stammering.
They will lack self esteem and become nervous. They will face disharmony in
their family life, business failure and diseases related to nervous system and
skin.
Mercury in different houses:
Mercury in 1st
house is an ideal placement. Mercury ascendants are charming, cheerful,
humorous, talkative and they will look very young .They are curious and
impatient and constantly move from one topic to another. They could cope with
serious problems very simply. They are unable to keep any secrets and will show
great interest in uncovering the mysteries of the world. They will earn more
and more knowledge through reading. These people are straight forward, bold and
often they may become aggressive. Native may have good knowledge of
Mathematics, poetry and have knowledge in all the fields of science. They will
show tremendous comprehensive power. They will follow carrier related to
rationality, logical skill and communication .Writers, chartered accountants,
auditors, businessmen, publishers and entrepreneurs are all under the rule of
Mercury in 1st house .They want multiple choice, be it
in their taste for book reading, costumes or food they want variety. A drawback
of their character is that they are self centred and will not allow anyone to
express themselves. A strong Mercury will bless the native with enormous wealth
and assets.
Mercury in 3rd
house: Native will be brave and hardworking. Mercury is a fast moving planet
and so the native will be quick in thought, move quickly to new subjects. When
there is a strong Mercury in 3rd house the native will do very well
as writers, mathematicians, business, commentators and media persons. They will
follow carriers in which application of intellect is required. Native will have
strong physical and mental strength. He will keep a good relationship with his
siblings. He will spend lot of time for
taking short journeys and through this journey he will catalogue more
and more information . He has the innate propensity to read and acquire
knowledge in new concepts. Mercury makes a person going on and restless.
Mercury in 4th
house: This placement of Mercury indicates the native may be well educated,
intelligent, show great skill in communication and think along similar lines to
parents. Native is likely to be born in an intellectually superior family. He
will be polite, kind, wealthy and famous. He will be endowed with conveyances
and relatives. Natives will be very much attached to his mother and always stay involved in family matters.
Mercury in 5th
house: A strong Mercury in 5th house signifies an optimistic,
creative and intelligent native. They are playful and humorous and take great
pleasure in entertaining children. They will show great interest
in passing on their knowledge to others especially children. They will
communicate in an inspiring way He we prove to be an excellent teacher. Financial
gain through speculation, script writing and poem writing can be indicated.
Mercury in 6th
house: Native will have strong mental and physical strength. He will adapt to
new techniques and always indulge in new ideas and techniques. Native may
sometimes communicate in a very harsh way and criticize others. He will be
successful as an industrialist, accountant, advisor and also in the field of
advertising and public relations. He
will suffer from nervous problems, skin diseases .They are prone to over
working, uncontrollable emotions and worries.He will prove to be successful in
litigations and disputes win over enemies.
Mercury
in 7th house: Native will marry a wealthy and attractive This
placement indicates the natives counselling, debating and ability to argue and
his success in law matters. He will be very much interested to share and
exchange ideas and is. They are of little self confidence