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Mercury
(a) The planet Mercury, the son of the Moon, is the smallest of all the planets and is nearest to the Sun. It is situated at a distance of 35 millions of miles away from the Sun. It takes about three months to complete one revolution round the Sun. The Earth, during this period, makes about 90 rotations on its axis. The planet Mercury in Indian Astrology is known by several names, each standing for one or the other characteristics indicated by him. The names are:
- Kumar
- Soumya
- Budh
- Hemna
- Rohit
- Chhinmas
(b) The planet Mercury represents among other things, intelligence, education, learning, communication, speech, writing, oratory, mathematics, astrology, astronomy, commerce, trade, accounts, contracts, agreements, documents, books, newspapers, magazines, printing, publishing, teaching, preaching, consultancy, computers, software, telecommunication, transport, travel, youthfulness, humour, wit, diplomacy, skin, nervous system, etc. The native born under its influence is generally of medium height, has a slender body, and a pleasant appearance. He is intelligent, witty, and eloquent.
(c) Mercury in Signs
Aries: The native is intelligent, learned, and wealthy. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of traveling.
Taurus: The native is wealthy, learned, and famous. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of music and fine arts.
Gemini: The native is very intelligent, learned, and wealthy. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of traveling and the occult sciences.
Cancer: The native is devoid of happiness, and is troubled by diseases. He is inimical to his mother, and is bereft of landed property and vehicles.
Leo: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is strong, victorious, and has many brothers.
Virgo: The native is bereft of wealth and sons. He is unhappy, and has few friends.
Libra: The native is victorious over his enemies. He is endowed with wealth and happiness, and is free from diseases.
Scorpio: The native has a sickly wife. He is bereft of happiness, and is troubled by diseases.
Sagittarius: The native is short-lived, bereft of wealth, and suffers from diseases of the eyes.
Capricorn: The native is bereft of wealth and happiness. He is irreligious, and has an unhappy father.
Aquarius: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is engaged in virtuous deeds, and is respected by the king.
Pisces: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He has many friends, and is engaged in virtuous deeds.