Kamal Ghorui
Have you been struggling with overthinking, anxiety, illusions, sudden indecisiveness and poor memory lately? Then these may be the subtle signs of weak Mercury in the horoscope. Here’s all you need to know about what happens when Mercury is low in your horoscope.What happens when mercury is low?There’s no denying that there are times when you often feel overwhelmed with overthinking, stress and sudden mind fog, which often impact your cognitive functioning. These scattered thoughts are a reflection of the planet’s malefic impact. In fact, during this phase, many people struggle to articulate ideas or face constant misunderstandings, which leads to conflicts and an increase in aggression. What does Vedic astrology have to say about it? Read on to find out…
What does Vedic astrology say?According to the books of ancient scriptures and Vedic astrology, Mercury is also known as Budh Graha in Hindi. It is a planet that rules intellect, communication, and commerce. However, mercury often turns weak due to debilitation, combustion, or malefic aspects that disrupt these domains, leading to mental fog and life challenges. According to Vedic astrology, when Mercury is positioned in these houses—6th, 8th, or 12th—or is afflicted by Saturn, Rahu, or Mars, it holds the power to make things dull and dim and impact the ability to think, affect communication, and affect wit and adaptability. Here are some simple ways to fix Mercury in the horoscope.Simple remedies to fix weak mercuryAs per Vedic astrology, it is believed that wearing green clothes or wearing an emerald (Panna, 3-5 rattis) after energizing the gemstone with mantras. It is believed that wearing silver on your little finger after Friday puja may help strengthen Mercury. Another simple remedy is to feed green fodder to cows or donate spinach on Wednesday.According to the book of Lal Kitab, this remedy also helps in improving Mercury in the horoscope. Just apply saffron tilak daily (skip Wednesdays); keep silver in your pocket for steady luck.Chant “Om Budhaya Namaha” 108 times on Wednesdays; avoid salt on that day. Offer holy basil leaves at a temple.
