Graha in Rashi
Mercury in Taurus
बुध in वृषभ
Quick Answer
Mercury (बुध) is in Taurus (वृषभ), ruled by its friend Venus. This is a comfortable placement — the planet is welcomed like a guest in a friend's house. The significations of Mercury blend harmoniously with Taurus's earth energy.
Mercury (Budha)
- Nature
- Benefic (when with benefics)
- Governs
- Intellect, communication, trade, education, siblings, writing
- Element
- Earth
- Gemstone
- Emerald
- Day
- Wednesday
- Color
- Green
Taurus (Vrishabha)
- Symbol
- Bull
- Element
- earth
- Quality
- fixed
- Ruler
- Venus
- Devanagari
- वृषभ
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.