Mercury In Astrology

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It is small in mass and has weak gravitational force. Being close to sun makes it heated as well as cold. Hence the duality in nature. As Lord of Gemini Mercury is two faced - one being extremely independent and other extremely detached. Mercury is sexless neutral and cold planet.

MERCURY AT A GLANCE:

    Mercury- Budh in Hindi

    Day – Wednesday

    Father – Moon, Mother- Tara (daughter of Rishi Brahaspati)

    Stays - 25 days in a Zodiac

    Own sign - Gemini, Virgo

    Takes 10 months to complete all Zodiac signs

    Friendly Planets –Sun, Venus, Rahu

    Enemy Planets- Moon

    Rules – Arms, Legs, Nervous System

    Colour – Fresh blade of grass

    Stone – Emerald

Mercury isthe planet of intelligence and communication in Astrology. It plays a very important role in financial status of a person. Also people having very good mercury are very much talented and they usually take quick decisions. Those students who want to pursue a career in finance,chartered accountancy, company secretary or a career in media should have well placed Mercury in their kundali.