In astrology, Mercury (Budha) is the Prince (Yuvaraja). He signifies intellect, speech, mathematics, business, astrology, and maternal uncles. Mercury has a unique trait—he adopts the nature of the planet he joins (benefic with a benefic, malefic with a malefic). This is called "Association trait."
In this lesson, we examine the results Mercury provides for the 12 Ascendants, especially when he provides Bhadra Yoga.
| Ascendant | Lordship | Nature | Analysis & Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 3rd, 6th Lord | Malefic | Bitter enemy to Lagna lord Mars. 3 and 6 are Dusthanas. Favorable Positions: 3, 6 (Vipareeta Raja Yoga), 10, 11. Results: Skin diseases, nerve weakness, conflicts with maternal uncles. Good for lawyers/doctors. |
| Taurus | 2nd, 5th Lord | Benefic | Great friend to Lagna lord Venus. 5th trine lord, hence Yogakaraka. Favorable Positions: 1, 2, 5, 9, 10. Results: Intelligent progeny, good eloquence, wealth through speculation/business. |
| Gemini | 1st, 4th Lord | Benefic | Lagna lord, hence always benefic. Provides "Bhadra Yoga." Favorable Positions: 1 (Own sign+Digbala), 4 (Own sign/Exalted), 5, 9, 10. Results: Highly educated, businessmen, or astrologers. |
| Cancer | 3rd, 12th Lord | Malefic | Enemy to Lagna lord Moon. 3 and 12 are negative houses. Favorable Positions: 3, 12 (Vipareeta Raja Yoga). Results: Issues with siblings, high expenses. Foreign opportunities in communication. |
| Leo | 2nd, 11th Lord | Neutral | Friend to Lagna lord Sun. Lord of two wealth houses, hence provides money. Favorable Positions: 2, 11, 10. Results: Extraordinary earnings through business. Good for banking/finance. |
| Virgo | 1st, 10th Lord | Best Benefic | Lagna lord and Rajya lord. Mercury is exalted in Virgo. Favorable Positions: 1 (Exalted+Digbala), 10 (Own sign), 5, 9. Results: Unrivaled success in career. Excels in CA, Auditing, and IT. |
| Libra | 9th, 12th Lord | Benefic | Friend to Lagna lord Venus. Gives fortune as the 9th lord. Favorable Positions: 9, 1, 5, 10. Results: Gain through father, foreign travel, divine devotion. |
| Scorpio | 8th, 11th Lord | Malefic | Enemy to Lagna lord Mars. 8 and 11 are malefic houses. Favorable Positions: 8, 11, 12. Results: Being cheated by friends, nerve diseases. But gains for insurance/researchers. |
| Sagittarius | 7th, 10th Lord | Defect (Kendradhipati Dosha) | Lord of two Kendras, hence "Kendradhipati Dosha" applies to natural benefics. 7th is Maraka/Badhaka. Favorable Positions: 1, 10 (Own sign), 9. Results: Good business profits but partnership disputes. |
| Capricorn | 6th, 9th Lord | Benefic | Friend to Lagna lord Saturn. Lord of 9th trine, hence mostly benefic. Favorable Positions: 9 (Own sign), 1, 5, 10. Results: Legal victories, father's property, fortune. |
| Aquarius | 5th, 8th Lord | Benefic | Benefic as the 5th lord. Despite 8th lordship, friend to Lagna lord, hence benefic. Favorable Positions: 5 (Own sign), 1, 9. Results: Creativity, sudden financial gains (lottery/shares). |
| Pisces | 4th, 7th Lord | Severe Malefic | Enemy to Lagna lord Jupiter (Mercury is debilitated here). 7th is Maraka/Badhaka. Favorable Positions: 4, 7 (Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga required). Results: Marital issues, health problems, obstacles in education. |
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