Mercury
is the son of
Moon and Rohini and therefore called
Saumya (son of Soma). It is a neutral planet and therefore, changes
according to its placement in sign and house. Being nearest to
Sun, mercury is restless and this makes is quick
changing and fickle. It has adverse effects when conjuncts with
Mars and make the person nervous and insecure. It
rules education, writers, businessman, intestines, lungs and nervous system.
This is a planet of logic and therefore, possessing a powerful Mercury
indicates good reasoning ability and grasping power. Though both
Jupiter and Mercury represent the human
intelligence, Mercury indicates somewhat immature side of intelligence,
compared to mature one of Jupiter. It is a dual natured planet and owns the
dual natured signs,
Virgo and
Gemini. It rules all means of
communication and intermediation.
Mercury indicates various professions like mathematicians, astrologers and
computer engineers(all are the areas demanding logics). Since it is a planet
of scientific inquiry, all kinds of scientific researches are also governed
by Mercury. Besides, it also indicates professions like brokership,
dealerships etc. It rules means of communication, therefore telephone and
telegraphs, e-mails, couries and post etc. are governed by Mercury.
Health
Mercury rules over the arms, ear hearing system, and the nervous system.
