Planet

Mercury in Vedic astrology

Mercury governs intellect, communication, and analysis. What Mercury means in your birth chart - its nature, its gift, and how it plays out house by house.

What Mercury represents

Mercury governs intellect, communication, and analysis. Well-placed, it gives a quick, connecting mind. As a natural neutral, Mercury shapes these themes wherever it sits in your chart - the house and sign it occupies decide exactly how.

Mercury through the twelve houses

The house Mercury occupies is where its energy concentrates. Pick your house below to read the specific, lived pattern of Mercury there.

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Frequently asked

What does Mercury represent in Vedic astrology?
Mercury represents intellect, communication, and analysis.
Is Mercury a benefic or malefic?
Mercury is naturally neutral - it takes on the nature of whatever it associates with in your chart.
How do I know where Mercury is in my chart?
Generate a free Vedic birth chart with your date, time, and place of birth - it shows Mercury's exact sign, house, and nakshatra.

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