The Planet Mercury in Astrology : Characteristics, Personality Traits and Significations of Mercury

Mercury is the heir apparent of the planetary cabinet. Mercury is witty and takes upon him the nature of the planet associated. He is RAJSIK, earthy and VAISHYA by caste.

The symbol of mercury is a cross hanging down from the circle and a crest on the circle. The crest suggests the immortality of the divine circle. The hanging cross represents the diverse ways of spending the energy.

Description of the Planet Mercury in Astrology

According to Indian Vedic astrology, Mercury is concerned karaka planet of all branches of learning, trades, friend's, speech, HEMANT season, maternal uncle & aunt, communication, telecom, computers, psychology, nervous system, trade or business and astrology.

Significations of planet Mercury in Astrology

Mercury represents courage, physical strength, younger co-born, risky ventures, police, army, surgical operations, adultery, fame, engineers, lands, fire mines, arm dealer and he is also karaka planet of agriculture and farm houses.

When Planet Mercury is considered strong in Horoscope?

if, Mercury is in sign of exaltation or it is occupied over the angle or trine, in all situations mercury is fully able to bestow Good intellect, good and sharp memory, knowledge, education, power of speech and writing, ability of edit and teach, painting, sculptor, command over many languages, philosophical, mathematics, accountancy, skill and cleverness, in all branches of learning.

When Planet Mercury is considered weak or afflicted in Horoscope?

If Mercury is occupied over the 6th, 8th or 12th or it is in sign of debilitation, in these all situations it will be concerned as afflicted and may bestow stammering, poor memory, diverse occupation but unfruitful results, tendency for lying, thieving, scheming, scandal and forgery.

If Mercury is badly placed in your horoscope (also known as teva, kundli and birth chart) and not giving expected or yielded results, you should recite Mercury Mantra 216 times everyday in the morning to minimize the ill effects of Surya Graha.