Mercury as we all know is the planet closest to Sun. Mercury is the lord of Gemini and Virgo sign. As both these signs are dual in nature, natives with poor Mercury remain confused and indecisive in life.  It gets exalted in the 6^th house and gets debilitated in the 12^th house. Seventh house is the permanent or Pukka house of Mercury. Mercury takes the attributes of the planets with which it is conjunct. In Vedic astrology, Mercury is known as “Budh” which means intellect. Thus, Mercury is the significator of Communication, intelligence, speech, wit, humor and thinking capabilities. It symbolizes areas related to Commerce, Trade, accounts, mobile, telephone, networking, computers, emails, couriers, etc. Thus, we see well placed strong Mercury in the birth charts of Chartered Accountants, writers, astrologers, Mathematicians, Lawyers, Dealers, Brokers, etc. Nakshatras ruled by Mercury are Ashlesha, Jyestha and Revati. Gemstone representing Mercury is Green Emerald. It rules over Skin and Nervous System of human body. All green plants and plants with wide leaves and even birds represent Mercury.

Mercury’s color is green. Moon is its enemy and Sun, Venus and Rahu are its friends. Mars, Saturn and Ketu are neutral to Mercury. Mercury is considered malefic in 3^rd, 8^th, 9^th and 12^th house. Mercury is considered auspicious in 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th house. If Mercury and Rahu both the planets are in auspicious houses of native’s birth chart then Mercury causes havoc in native’s life. Since Mercury is of dual nature it is very important to understand Mercury’s true nature. To understand this, please refer my post on “Secret of Mercury…. Revealed!”. Link is given below

Secret of Mercury…. Revealed!

Mercury in 7^th House

In a male horoscope, Mercury in the 7th house proves highly beneficial for others for whom the native wishes well. In a female horoscope it produces good result. The pen of the native wields more power than the sword. The sister of the native’s wife will prove highly helpful in every matter. If a Moon is placed in the 1st house, overseas journey will be advantageous. Saturn in the 3rd house will make the wife’s family very rich.

Remedies

1. Avoid any business in partnership.

2. Avoid speculation.

3. Do not keep relationship with sister-in-law of spoilt character.

Mercury in 8^th House

Mercury gives very bad results in 8th house, but if it is placed along with a male planet, it will give good effects of the associated planet. The native lives a hard life, victimized by diseases and during the age 32-34 his income goes down by half. It is more harmful if some planet is placed in the 2^nd house. If Rahu is also placed in the same house the native may have to go to jail, may have to be hospitalized or may have to wander from place to place. Bad results accrue if Mars is also placed therein. Mercury here causes disfavor from the government and diseases like blood disorder, eye problem, tooth and vein troubles, as well as big loss in business.

Remedies:

1. Get an earthen pot filled with honey and bury it in the cremation ground or deserted area.

2. Place milk or rain water in a container on the roof of the house.

3. Put a ring in the nose of your daughter.