Budha (बुध) — Mercury in Vedic Astrology: Effects, Remedies & Gemstone

Budha (Mercury) signifies: Intelligence, communication, business. Rules: Gemini & Virgo. Gemstone: Emerald (Panna). Day: Wednesday.

Budha (Mercury) represents intelligence, communication, business acumen, and analytical thinking. It is the prince of the planetary cabinet — youthful, witty, and adaptable.

A strong Mercury gives excellent communication skills, business success, mathematical ability, and quick learning. A weak Mercury causes speech problems, nervous disorders, and financial losses.

Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo. It is exalted in Virgo and debilitated in Pisces.

Remedies: Chant 'Om Budhaya Namah', wear Emerald on little finger, donate green vegetables on Wednesdays, worship Lord Vishnu.