Important Facts About Mercury (Budh)
Importance of Mercury in Astrology
Mercury is the planet that governs a person's intelligence, speech, logical ability, and communication skills.
Effects of Mercury
A strong Mercury makes a person intelligent, sharp-minded, well-known in society, and successful in business and communication-related fields.
Mercury's Position
- Mercury rules over Gemini (Mithun) and Virgo (Kanya).
- It is exalted in Virgo and debilitated in Pisces (Meen).
Other Names of Mercury
Grahadhip, Ping, Saumya, Pandit, Vani, Kavi, Vachak, Gaurang, Dushtahanta
Religious Beliefs About Mercury
- According to Hindu beliefs, Budh (Mercury) is the son of the Moon (Chandra).
- He is worshipped as the God of intellect and education.
- According to the Puranas, Mercury was born from Chandra and Tara (wife of Brihaspati).
- Spiritually, Mercury is believed to represent an aged and wise deity and is also considered a symbol of Lord Vishnu.
Ways to Strengthen Mercury
- Observe fasts on Wednesdays.
- Recite Bhagavad Gita on Wednesday.
- Chant Mercury mantras.
- Wear green-coloured clothes, and donate green moong (lentils), cumin seeds, or small green cardamom.
Mantras for Mercury
- 🕉 Bum Budhaya Namah
- 🕉 Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah
Chant Count: 9,000 times