Graha in Rashi
Mercury in Cancer
बुध in कर्क
Quick Answer
Mercury (बुध) is in Cancer (कर्क), ruled by its enemy Moon. This creates tension — the planet must operate in an environment that doesn't support its natural expression. The individual may experience friction in the areas governed by Mercury until they learn to navigate this energy.
Mercury (Budha)
- Nature
- Benefic (when with benefics)
- Governs
- Intellect, communication, trade, education, siblings, writing
- Element
- Earth
- Gemstone
- Emerald
- Day
- Wednesday
- Color
- Green
Cancer (Karka)
- Symbol
- Crab
- Element
- water
- Quality
- cardinal
- Ruler
- Moon
- Devanagari
- कर्क
Remedies for Mercury
Gemstone: Wear Emerald in the appropriate metal after consulting an astrologer.
Mantra: Chant Budha beej mantra 108 times on Wednesdays.
Fasting: Observe a fast on Wednesdays to strengthen Mercury.
Charity: Donate items of green color on Wednesdays.