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.

Student Tip:

Mercury attains "Directional Strength" (Digbala) in the 1st house (Lagna). A person with Mercury in Lagna becomes very intelligent, witty, and skilled in business.
If Mercury is in his own sign or exaltation sign (Gemini, Virgo) in a Kendra, "Bhadra Mahapurusha Yoga" is formed.

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.

Tips for Prediction

Kendradhipati Dosha: For Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces (dual Ascendants), Mercury rules two Kendras. A natural benefic losing its beneficence when ruling Kendras. This blemish reduces if placed in Lagna or friend's sign.
Cancellation of Debilitation: For Pisces Ascendant, if Mercury is in Lagna, he is debilitated; however, if Venus is exalted there, "Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga" occurs. One then excels in arts or business.
Budhaditya Yoga: In many charts, Sun and Mercury are together. This gives intelligence (results vary by Ascendant).

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