Budh (Mercury)
Intellect, speech, trade, learning.
At a glance
| Signs ruled | Gemini, Virgo |
|---|---|
| Signifies | intellect, speech, trade, learning |
| Vimshottari years | 17 years |
| Exalted in | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Debilitated in | Meena (Pisces) |
Traditional keywords
Intellect, speech, trade, learning.
Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.
Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord
Questions and answers
How many years does the Budh (Mercury) dasha last?
In the Vimshottari system, the Budh (Mercury) mahadasha lasts 17 years.
Which signs does Budh (Mercury) rule?
Budh (Mercury) rules Gemini, Virgo.
Where is Budh (Mercury) exalted and debilitated?
Budh (Mercury) is exalted in Kanya (Virgo) and debilitated in Meena (Pisces) in the standard texts.
See it in a chart
In the birth chart tool, each graha is shown with its sign, degree, house and nakshatra. Birth chart (Kundli).
Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. [Exact chapter to be confirmed before publication.]