Benefic Planets Mercury

Out of all benefic planets Mercury is considered to be a conditional benefic planet if it is not Asth, not aspected and not afflicted by the malefic planets. It is considered as the prince of celestial cabinet. It is intelligent, quick, fickle, and humorous. It controls speech, nerves, skin and stomach.It excels in accounts, mathematics, astrology, writing, communication, journalism, internet and emails, printing and publishing, fine arts, business, teaching, etc.

Mercury is characterized by Earth element and it controls the northern direction. It takes the quality of planets with which it is configured. Mercury is always near to Sun. It takes 87 days and 23 hours to complete the orbit. It is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo zodiac sign. It is exalted at 15 degrees Virgo and debilitated in Pisces 15 degrees. The native born under the influence of Mercury have deep forehead, straight nose, thin lips, narrow face and strong memory.

Effects of Benefic Planet Mercury in different houses


First House

These natives are learned, sweet tempered, long lived and jolly. They live life king size. They may be selfish and naughty. Their spouse is from a rich family. They are quick in anger, good in dramatics, in airy signs good speech, orator and scholar. In earthy signs it is fond of food, in water signs, a shallow mind.

Second House

These natives live a long life. They may be rich and selfish. They may also be intelligent and confident. They earn through their intelligence i.e teaching, writing, brokerage, interpreter.

Third House

Out of benefic planets Mercury will be good for the natives, but bad for others. They will be helpful to their relatives. Their longevity is medium and they are not wealthy.

Fourth House

These natives always tries to help others. They take their responsibilities very seriously. They uplift their family. Their parents may lead a very long life. They have friends, wealth, property and lands. They benefit a lot from their relations.

Fifth House

Benefic planets Mercury will be very good for these native’s health. These natives may be very rich and intelligent. Their paternal property will bring many benefits. They have several children. If Mercury in this house is related to malefics, they will get involved in speculation and loses.

Sixth House

These natives speak a lot. They are very generous and patient in life. Sea voyages will be beneficial to them. They will be successful in businesses associated with education, agriculture, printing and paper. On the other hand they will be lazy, cruel in speech, short tempered and argumentative. Mars should not associate with Mercury in 6th house. These natives suffer from tuberculosis, weak lungs, chest and intestinal problems.

Seventh House

These natives will receive all kinds of happiness in old age. They will benefit from trading and conservations. They may excel in stock speculation. However they will be unable to recover their money if they lend it to someone. They are fond of being well dressed and groomed. They are generally famous and their spouse is wealthy.

Eighth House

Benefic planets Mercury will make these natives rich and healthy. They lead a long life and look after his family very well. They are the eldest in the family.

Ninth House

These natives will have a long life and a big family. They will be generous, religious.and good in behaviour. They will be very intelligent and also very intellectual. They are fond of travelling.

Tenth House

These natives will be faithful, happy, social, rich, diplomatic, intellectual, naughty, clever and selfish. They will do good deeds and sticks to the truth. They will be successful in whatever project they undertake. They are innovative and have original ideas.

Eleventh House

These natives are financially very strong. They lea a long life However, overall their situation will improve after 34 years of age. They will have many friends who will always be there for them in times of need.

Twelfth House

These natives are lazy, cruel and devoid of learning. They will be insulted upon and pitied. Nevertheless they will have a supportive family.