Mercury in Virgo: Results, Dignity & Remedies
Mercury in Virgo — dignity
Virgo is the exaltation sign of Mercury — its finest placement. The karakas of Mercury (Intelligence, Speech, Business, Math, Logic, Writing, Skin) bear their fullest, ripest fruit here.
Element blend and effect on temperament
Virgo is a dual earth-element sign, while Mercury carries the earth element — the matching element makes the temperament unified and strong.
Here Mercury expresses Intelligence, Speech, Business, Math, Logic, Writing, Skin in the colours of Virgo — Virgo is a two-natured zodiac sign of the earth-element — with Mercury in its possession, its natives are analytical, methodical, service-oriented, an…
When and how results arrive
Which house this sign occupies is the biggest decider: the same Mercury in Virgo speaks about personality in the 1st house, about career in the 10th. Results peak in the Mahadasha–Antardasha of Mercury and at transit contacts.
Its position in the Navamsa (D9) is the second test — with strength there, even an ordinary-looking placement delivers extraordinary results.
General remedies for Mercury
To give strength to Mercury, Wednesday fasting, chanting 'Om Budhaya Namah', worshiping Vishnu/Ganesha and Vidya-dan (book/education) are the best. The gemstone emerald is worn in gold/silver, in junior, on Wednesday. Donation of green things (moong, green clothes), help to girls/students and regular study are especially beneficial. Gemstones only after proper chart consultation.
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