Positive and Negative Effects of Mercury in 12 Houses

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In Vedic astrology Mercury is known as Budha. Mercury which is a planet of communication, intelligence and wisdom represents the Earth element. According to Hindu scriptures it is believed that Mercury was born out of the association of the Moon and Tara who was the wife of Brihaspati the Deva Guru. The story goes that the Moon God Chandra Dev abducted Tara and took refuge in the ashram of Shukracharya. After all the gods appealed to Moon for better judgment he understood his mistake. A remorseful Moon returned Tara to Brihaspati with Tara carrying Moon's child named Budha. Generally if Mercury is strong it produces good results but if Mercury is weak it produces bad results regarding the below-mentioned advantages and disadvantages.

Mercury in the 1st House

Positive Effects

Mercury in the first house is the room for intelligence and communication skills. It bestows one with a lively personality. Besides it helps one to be rich in ideas and information. They possess a very versatile, adaptable and flexible character.

Aspect	Description
Intelligence	Sharp mind and quick learning ability
Communication	Effective speaker and skilled communicator
Personality	Lively, energetic and attractive
Adaptability	Easy adjustment with changes

Mercury in the first house makes the person intellectually sharp and socially skilled. They excel in exchanging ideas and information.

Negative Effects

Mercury in the first house may lead to a confusing life as they want to learn new things every time but do not give continuity to anyone.

• They are usually inattentive and have loud voices.
• Quick shifts from one topic to another.
• Uncertainty in decision making and restless mind.
• Superficial knowledge rather than deep study.

Mercury in the 2nd House

Positive Effects

As for the second house Mercury makes the natives likely to have lots of wits, intelligence and knowledge. Also these natives are likely to be very good speakers. These natives will be good with money management and use their finances quite effectively.

• Intelligent and knowledgeable personality.
• Melodious and impactful speech.
• Skill in financial planning and money management.
• Business intelligence and commercial skills.
• Responsible and reliable towards family.

Mercury in the second house makes the person financially wise and impressive in speech.

Negative Effects

The presence of Mercury in the second house will make them so stubborn that no one can push them into doing anything they do not want to do. Besides they rush to make things happen and panic if it does not happen.

Problem	Description
Stubbornness	Rigid in their views and not listening to others
Impatience	Lack of patience and expectation of quick results
Speech related tension	Tendency to speak harshly or critically
Family disputes	Family tension due to speech and obstinacy

Mercury in the 3rd House

Positive Effects

Mercury in the third house makes the natives curious and inquisitive. These natives are interested in the wide range of goings-on in their world. They are multi-taskers and very interested in reading, teaching, speaking, exchanging ideas, keeping current with the daily news and perhaps gossiping. Quick to learn these restless minds are also swift to share with others what they know.

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Good relationships and cooperation with siblings.
• Success in media, journalism and publishing.
• Ability to multitask and diverse interests.
• Enthusiasm for travel and exploration.

The third house is one of the best placements for Mercury as it is the house of communication and intelligence.

Negative Effects

The individual with Mercury in the third house makes them explore various topics and has various hobbies. In short they will be a jack of all but master of none. This may lead to frustration.

Problem	Description
Superficial knowledge	Lack of depth and mastery in subjects
Unstable mind	Difficulty in sticking to one topic
Incomplete tasks	Starting many projects but completing few
Over-analysis	Overthinking and delay in action

Mercury in the 4th House

Positive Effects

The placement of Mercury in the fourth house will make an individual an extremely imaginative person. The logical mind harbors all sorts of unusual ideas and plans. The natives possess good memory power and tend to retain lots of information. They possess a sharp, tricky, critical mind. At the same time they are good at calculations as well.

• Sharp intellect and excellent memory power.
• Intellectual discussions in domestic environment.
• Family support for education and knowledge.
• Wise decisions regarding real estate and vehicles.
• Intellectual relationship with mother.

Mercury in the fourth house provides an intellectual domestic environment.

Negative Effects

On a negative note Mercury in the third house makes individuals not quick to embrace new ideas or plans. They can be quite traditional in their thinking. They do not easily open up with modern thinking and ideas. They do not like many changes in their personal lives. Changing their schedule for professional lives may create outbursts.

• Resistance to change and conservative thinking.
• Emotional instability when routine is disrupted.
• Tension in domestic peace if intellectual differences exist.
• Analysis paralysis due to over-thinking.

Mercury in the 5th House

Positive Effects

When Mercury gets into the fifth house it makes the native very creative. These intellectual minds can become good teachers. They are curious about how the people or students can be molded and reshaped into someone useful and enriching for humankind.

• Creative expression and artistic talent.
• Excellence in teaching and guidance.
• Intelligent and talented children.
• Intellectual approach to speculation and investments.
• Intellectual compatibility in love relationships.

Mercury in the fifth house makes the person creative and educational.

Negative Effects

When Mercury is negative in the fifth house it causes one to have a strong ego and can cross the line or be hurtful to others. The problem is mind games in artistic conversational skills. Their real-world acting skills can make them excellent liars.

Problem	Description
Ego	Ego of intellectual superiority
Manipulation	Misuse of speech and intelligence
Lying	Tendency to lie cleverly
Tension with children	Excessive expectations and criticism

Mercury in the 6th House

Positive Effects

The natives with Mercury in the sixth house are likely to have a highly active mind and they tend to remember things that others often forget easily. Besides they are very good at sorting things out organizing and making lists and associations.

• Organization and system in work.
• Attention to detail and perfectionism.
• Awareness about health and fitness.
• Excellence in service sector especially analytical work.
• Skill in problem solving and efficiency.

Mercury in the sixth house makes the person efficient in work and conscious about health.

Negative Effects

On a negative note Mercury entering the sixth house unduly affects their health. They might have headaches and pains that can get more severe. Many of their health issues are due to nervousness.

• Health problems related to nervous system.
• Headaches and insomnia due to anxiety and stress.
• Workplace stress due to over-analysis.
• Misunderstanding in communication with colleagues.

Mercury in the 7th House

Positive Effects

Seventh house Mercury natives experience long-term bliss in their married lives and business partnerships. The realistic view of their relationship strengthens their compatibility greatly. Both life partners believe in forgiving each other and moving forward. Arguing about petty things for countless hours is not their style.

Aspect	Impact
Marriage	Intellectual compatibility and communication based relationship
Partnership	Success in business partnerships
Communication	Open and honest communication
Spouse	Intelligent and communicative partner

Mercury in the seventh house provides marital happiness and intellectual harmony in partnerships.

Negative Effects

The bad influence of Mercury in the seventh house makes individuals lack decision-making power. This may hamper their image at home as well as at work.

• Uncertainty and delay in decision making.
• Excessive analysis and arguments with partner.
• Difficulty in expressing emotions.
• Intellectual ego in relationships.

Mercury in the 8th House

Positive Effects

When Mercury is located in the eighth house it endows individuals with a strong desire for knowledge and understanding. These individuals are naturally curious, wise and able to effectively connect with others. They have a genuine interest in learning and studying not out of obligation but out of personal desire. They also tend to be very communicative and can be quite charismatic and inspiring in their interactions with others.

• Interest in occult sciences and mysterious subjects.
• Excellence in research and deep study.
• Gains through inheritance and joint assets.
• Spiritual knowledge and transformation.
• Talent in psychology and healing.

Mercury in the eighth house gives success in deep knowledge and exploration of mysteries.

Negative Effects

Mercury in the eighth house brings a lot of negativity inside the individual if influenced by bad planets. They might have the habit of judging people without knowing the fact and generate a bad impression of people near them. Also they tend to be quite impatient in life.

Problem	Description
Distrust	Suspicion and mistrust of others' intentions
Impatience	Expectation of quick results and panic
Critical nature	Judgment without knowing and harsh criticism
Mental stress	Hidden fears and anxiety

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Mercury in the 9th House

Positive Effects

Mercury in the ninth house makes the natives very curious regarding people, materialistic goods and new events. They have highly investigative, penetrating and analytical minds. They are excellent at developing strategies and communicating them with others.

• Success in higher education and philosophy.
• Foreign travel and exploration of different cultures.
• Excellence in teaching and publishing.
• Intellectual approach to law and justice.
• Intellectual guidance from father or guru.

Mercury in the ninth house provides higher knowledge and spiritual intelligence.

Negative Effects

Mercury in the ninth house might generate financial losses. They tend to be very unpredictable in their talks hence people misunderstand them. It is also very hard to know them and get close to them.

• Miscommunication due to vagueness in speech.
• Excessive change and instability in beliefs.
• Risk in financial decisions.
• Intellectual differences with father or guru.

Mercury in the 10th House

Positive Effects

Mercury in the tenth house natives are good at verbal skills using this talent to hold a powerful position. They tend to possess a good social reputation. They can be thoroughly professional and intellectual. They are seen as very wise and intelligent people.

Professional Field	Suitability
Media and Journalism	High due to communication skills
Teaching and Training	Intellectual capacity and guidance
Business and Commerce	Analytical skills and strategy
Writing and Publishing	Creative expression
Law and Counseling	Logic and communication ability

Mercury in the tenth house provides intellectual success and social prestige in career.

Negative Effects

The presence of Mercury in the tenth house is not so good. The individual may spend money on frivolous things. They tend to be overly materialistic and value money more than humanity.

• Materialism and superficial values.
• Neglect of personal relationships for career.
• Unnecessary expenses and financial instability.
• Excessive concern for reputation.

Mercury in the 11th House

Positive Effects

The natives of the placement of Mercury in the eleventh house carry an intellectual approach. They are practically aware of the world and carry real aspirations. Their intelligent understanding and knowledge take them towards good heights in the social circle and professional arena.

• Skill in social networking and friendships.
• Financial gains and fulfillment of aspirations.
• Intellectual leadership in group activities.
• Influential and intelligent friends.
• Success in social work.

Mercury in the eleventh house provides social and financial success.

Negative Effects

On a negative note Mercury in the eleventh house indicates financial losses. There could be some losses in wealth as well as health. Further it leads to a lack of peace and harmony around them.

Problem	Description
Financial loss	Poor decisions in investments and financial loss
Health	Stress related health problems
Social tension	Misunderstanding with friends
Unrest	Mental unrest and anxiety

Mercury in the 12th House

Positive Effects

The natives of the placement having Mercury in the twelfth house carry a part of their intellect in their thoughts. They are curious to learn new things in life. They have a practical vision of life and believe more in science. Besides they are good at expressing their ideas.

• Spiritual knowledge and interest in meditation.
• Talent in writing and creative expression.
• Success and travel in foreign lands.
• Skill in secret subjects and psychology.
• Inner intelligence and intuition.

Mercury in the twelfth house provides spiritual intelligence and inner peace.

Negative Effects

Mercury in the twelfth house makes an individual irritated and behaves stubbornly in unreasonable ways. People may call them unsocial because they tend to be more reserved and introverted.

• Isolation and social reluctance.
• Difficulty in communication and misunderstanding.
• Mental stress and anxiety.
• Sleep disorders and insomnia.

Mercury's Position in Different Zodiac Signs

Mercury functions differently in various zodiac signs. Mercury is exalted in Virgo where it reaches the peak of analytical skills and perfectionism. It is debilitated in Pisces where logic becomes confused with emotions.

• Gemini and Virgo: Mercury's own signs where it is in full power.
• Virgo: Exaltation sign where analytical ability is supreme.
• Pisces: Debilitation sign where logic and clarity weaken.
• Sagittarius: Enemy sign where Mercury's intellectuality is limited.

The position of Mercury in each sign affects the person's intelligence, communication style and learning ability. A deep analysis of the combined position of Mercury's sign and house should be done by consulting a qualified astrologer.

Remedies and Solutions for Mercury

Vedic astrology prescribes several remedies to reduce the inauspicious effects of Mercury.

• Observing Wednesday fasts and worshiping Lord Vishnu.
• Wearing green clothes and wearing Emerald gemstone.
• Regular chanting of Mercury mantra.
• Charity especially education and books.
• Donation of green gram and green vegetables.
• Helping students and elderly people.

These remedies help in channeling Mercury's energy in a positive direction and enhancing intelligence and communication skills. However before performing any remedy one must consult a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: In which houses does Mercury give the most auspicious results?
Answer: Mercury gives the most auspicious results in the first, third, fifth, sixth and tenth houses where it brings excellence in intelligence and communication.

Question: In which zodiac sign is Mercury most powerful?
Answer: Mercury is exalted in Virgo where it is most powerful in analytical ability and perfectionism.

Question: What is the effect of Mercury in the third house?
Answer: Mercury in the third house is very auspicious and provides excellent communication skills, writing talent and good relationships with siblings.

Question: Which professions should Mercury influenced people choose?
Answer: Writing, journalism, teaching, business, accounting, media and communication related fields are suitable for Mercury influenced natives.

Question: How to reduce the inauspicious effects of Mercury?
Answer: Vishnu worship, wearing emerald, Wednesday fasts, education charity and Mercury mantra chanting reduce the inauspicious effects of Mercury.