Graha Phala - Planetary Placement Results
Budha (Mercury) in Karka in the 2th House
When Mercury (Budha) sits in Cancer (Karka) in the 2th house (Dhana Bhava), it influences wealth, family, speech, food, right eye. Mercury is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). Mercury in the 2th house influences wealth, family, speech, food, right eye.
Last updated: 13 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Graha Phala chapters
Planetary Dignity
Mercury is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). The sign lord Moon works against Mercury's interests. Results require extra effort and may come with friction.
House Results
Mercury in the 2th house influences wealth, family, speech, food, right eye. The specific results depend on the sign placement, aspects from other planets, and the current dasha period.
Dhana Bhava
Wealth, family, speech, food, right eye
Career and Profession
Mercury in Karka in the 2th house indirectly affects career through its influence on wealth, family, speech, food, right eye. Speech and financial acumen shape business decisions.
Relationships and Marriage
Mercury in the 2th house affects relationships indirectly. This house connects to relationships through broader life areas.
Health
Mercury in the 2th house relates to health through general well-being. Mercury's karaka (intellect, speech, commerce, education, skin) indicates the body systems most affected.
Remedies
For challenging placements of Mercury: recite Vishnu Sahasranama on Wednesdays, wear Emerald, donate green items. These remedies reduce difficult effects without removing the placement's growth lessons.
FAQ
Q.Is Mercury in Cancer in the 2th house good or bad?
Mercury is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). The result depends on aspects from other planets, the dasha period, and the overall chart balance. No single placement is absolutely good or bad.
Q.What career does Mercury in 2th house give?
Mercury in Karka in the 2th house indirectly affects career through its influence on wealth, family, speech, food, right eye. Speech and financial acumen shape business decisions.
Q.How does this affect marriage?
Mercury in the 2th house affects relationships indirectly. This house connects to relationships through broader life areas.
Q.What are the remedies for Mercury in Cancer in 2th house?
For challenging placements of Mercury: recite Vishnu Sahasranama on Wednesdays, wear Emerald, donate green items. These remedies reduce difficult effects without removing the placement's growth lessons.