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Mercury (Budha)
neutral • Earth • Eunuch • Rajas
Bridge between worlds, communication, intellect
Overview
| Nature | neutral |
| Element | Earth |
| Gender | Eunuch |
| Guna | Rajas |
| Caste | Shudra |
| Direction | North |
| Day of Week | 3 |
| Color | Green |
| Season | Autumn/Spring |
| Chakra | Vishuddha |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
| Orbital Period | 88 days |
| Average Speed | 1.4° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Every 4 months for 24 days |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
SpeechIntelligenceBusinessEducation
Significations
IntelligenceCommunicationEducationBusiness
Represents
BuddhiIntellectLogic
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Nervous system, Brain, Skin, Tongue |
| Common Ailments | Nervous disorders, Speech problems, Skin diseases, Anxiety |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Emerald |
| Alternative Gemstones | Peridot, Green Tourmaline |
| Wearing Day | Wednesday |
| Wearing Finger | Little finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 3 carats |
| Metal | Gold |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Bram Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Gajadhwajaaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Budhaya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 9000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Associated Deities | Saraswati, Ganesha |
Story
Son of Moon and Tara, wisest of planets, divine messenger
Symbolism
Bridge between worlds, communication, intellect
Spiritual Lesson
Use intellect wisely, communicate truth skillfully
Traits & Nature
When Strong
IntelligentCommunicativeBusiness-mindedQuick learner
When Weak
Speech problemsIndecisiveNervous
Suitable Vocations
BusinessWritingTeachingAccountingIT
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 17 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #8 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
EducationBusinessCommunicationContracts
Unfavorable
Emotional decisions