Importance and remedies of planet Mercury according to Vedic astrology

Mercury: importance in life
The planet Mercury symbolizes the communication ability of a person. 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 the Sun and the Earth. It is not easily visible to the eyes. Its revolution around the Sun takes 88 days.
In Vedic astrology, Mercury is known as Budha or Buddha. Mercury was born from Moon and Jupiter’s wife Tara. In this way intelligence and attractive personality meet.
Mercury in a person’s horoscope determines how they think and communicate with others. It also impacts business activities, technology and travel plans.
It indicates how we share our thoughts with others. It controls our learning process, speech and curiosity and curiosity. Due to its rapid movement around the Sun, the effect also changes rapidly and continuously.
Positive Mercury will help in clear speech, quick resolution of problems and faster communication. It gives us inspiration to learn new things, good interaction with others and flexibility for change. Negative Mercury will result in confused thinking, anxiety and confusion with other people.
Brain activity and ease of communication with others depend on the position of the zodiac signs. Mercury in Gemini will be very powerful and these individuals will have great curiosity and excel in communicating with others.
Mercury in different zodiac signs
Mercury in Virgo will help in right thinking and good reasoning. They will be realistic and scientific in dealing with information, showing interest in minute details. They will quickly find solutions to problems.
Mercury in Pisces will make the natives intuitive and highly imaginative. They think more in terms of pictures and emotions rather than logic and words. They will probably experience communication difficulties, but will be empathetic and innovative.
A relationship with a Sagittarius will force individuals to think bigger and more exploratory. They are positive thinkers who enjoy exploring new things. They will be charming and enjoy discussing big things.
The position of Mercury in the birth chart will decide in which field the person will excel. If in the third house, it represents short journeys, knowledge and communication. They learn things quickly and communicate easily.
Placement of Mercury in the sixth house is indicative 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 his profession and public image. Their communication faculty is excellent and they will do well in fields requiring communication excellence such as teaching, writing and such professions.
When Mercury passes through a particular house, it enhances mental acuity and communication in the respective areas. Due to Mercury being retrograde, the planet will appear to move backwards in the sky. This will happen three times a year and will cause problems in communication and travel activities. During this period, all new projects should be postponed and existing projects should be analyzed and reviewed.
Mercury has an important place in astrology and is related to intelligence, communication and flexibility. Our thinking and interactions with people will depend on its position in the birth chart and its transit through the zodiac signs. A clear understanding of the role of Mercury and its transits will help us improve the way we think and communicate with others. There will be clarity in how 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 Zodiac Signs
Lucky color for Mercury: Green
Lucky Number: 5
Direction: North
Gemstone for Mercury: Green Emerald
Mercury Mahadasha will last for 17 years. Depending on the position of Mercury it may be good or bad.
Remedies for weak Mercury in horoscope
- Wear green emerald in a gold ring on Wednesday.
- Use of Four Mukhi Rudraksha
- feed spinach or green grass to the cow
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama daily may be helpful.
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