Importance of Mercury (Budh) in Astrology and Remedies for Weak Budh

In astrology, the Sun is considered the king of planets, the Moon is the queen, and Mars is the commander-in-chief and the significator of brothers. Mercury is regarded as the prince. In fact, if Mercury is strong in a person’s birth chart, their life is as royal as a prince. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, so it is mostly in the state of being debilitated, but some scholars believe that even when Mercury is in a debilitated state, its effects are not significantly reduced. Mercury is called the prince or the royal prince of planets. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo zodiac signs.

It is exalted in Virgo and debilitated in Pisces. Mercury is in its own sign in Gemini. It is most favorable in Libra. Mercury goes retrograde approximately 24 days in a year, moving in reverse. Whenever the Mahadasha or Antardasha of Mercury comes, it gives immediate results. This planet becomes influential from early childhood, which is why it is referred to as the prince. The Mahadasha of Mercury lasts 17 years, and its color is green, and its gemstone is emerald.

Significance of Mercury in a Person’s Life

According to astrology, Lord Vishnu is considered the deity of Mercury, and in Lal Kitab, Goddess Durga is believed to represent it. Its direction is north, and its vision is slanted. It influences studies, intelligence, and the maternal side. People with a strong Mercury tend to study economics, accounting, craftsmanship, chemistry, and medicine.

When Mercury is in an auspicious position in the birth chart, a person shows exceptional success between the ages of 32 and 36. If the planetary positions and Dashas are also favorable, significant progress occurs. Individuals influenced by Mercury often pursue careers in banking, finance, lending and borrowing, astrology, priesthood, typing, teaching, law, translation, writing, editing, journalism, publishing, architecture, carpentry, book selling, driving, sales, or related professions.

What Happens When Mercury is Malefic

In astrology, Mercury is associated with the earth element, and its caste is considered Vaishya, with the nature of Rajas. Some scholars suggest that Mercury is created when Jupiter and Rahu combine. Rahu’s color is black-blue and Jupiter’s yellow, which mix to form green. When the planetary signifier is strong, it gives favorable results; if the signifier is weak, the outcomes are unfavorable. If a person experiences tooth decay early, if maternal relatives like sisters, aunts, or mother have weak health or poor financial conditions, or if there are disagreements with them, it indicates Mercury’s weakness in the birth chart. Mercury becomes weak when it is in conjunction with the Moon or Rahu.

Mercury is the significator of intelligence. If a person’s intelligence is strong, they rise to power, but if their intelligence is weak, they can lose their position. When Mercury is influenced by Ketu or Mars, or when they have a direct aspect on Mercury, it weakens the planet. The Sun, Venus, and Rahu are friends of Mercury. The Moon is an enemy of Mercury, but Mercury does not hold enmity with the Moon. When Rahu and Mercury are together in the horoscope, it can form a very auspicious combination.

Weak Mercury is Indicated by Poor Intelligence

According to astrology, a weak student is attributed to a weak Mercury. When Mercury is malefic, it starts showing negative effects on areas related to the planet. Avoiding items associated with Mercury will help reduce its negative impact. Those with a weak Mercury should avoid wearing green clothes. To counteract Mercury’s bad influence, offer food to young girls below the age of 9 by washing their feet and gift them green clothing. Chanting the Durga Saptashati daily is advised. When Mercury is weak, it is not advisable to wear an emerald.

Remedies for Weak Mercury

Reciting the Durga Chalisa daily can help in protecting from Mercury’s negative effects.
To strengthen Mercury, one should eat more green foods like peas, green lentils, whole green moong, guavas, and green vegetables.
To strengthen Mercury, the individual should keep cardamom with them and consume it 2-3 times a day.
Plant a basil (Tulsi) plant at home and offer water daily. Eating 5-7 basil leaves every day is beneficial. If the Mercury in the horoscope is strong, then one should wear an emerald gemstone, set in a silver or gold ring. The ring should be cleansed in raw milk, followed by a Durga Chalisa recitation, and then be exposed to sunlight before wearing.