Graha in Bhava

Mercury in 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant)

Q: Is Mercury good in the 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant)?

Whether Mercury is beneficial in the 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant) depends on its nature (benefic/malefic) and the house type. Self, personality, appearance, health, beginning of life. Malefic planets can be beneficial in upachaya houses (3, 6, 10, 11), while benefics excel in kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) and trikona (1, 5, 9) houses.

बुध in Tanu Bhava

Quick Answer

Mercury (बुध) in the 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant) (Tanu Bhava) influences self, personality, appearance, health, beginning of life. This is an excellent placement — a natural benefic in a trikona (trinal) house produces the most auspicious results in Vedic astrology. The body part associated with this house is the head, brain.

Mercury (Budha)

Nature: Benefic (when with benefics)
Governs: Intellect, communication, trade, education, siblings, writing
Element: Earth
Gemstone: Emerald

1st House (Lagna/Ascendant)

Sanskrit: Tanu Bhava
Governs: Self, personality, appearance, health, beginning of life
Body Part: Head, brain
Natural Sign: Aries

Remedies

Gemstone: Emerald — consult an astrologer before wearing.

Mantra: Budha beej mantra, 108 repetitions on Wednesdays.

Donation: Items of green color on Wednesdays.

Mercury in Other Houses

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Other Planets in 1st House (Lagna/Ascendant)

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