Mercury is the planet of intellect and communication. Mercury oversees the sphere of finance and advocates everybody who are engaged in trade.

A person with a strong and favorable Mercury has outstanding research abilities, a sharp analytical mind, good memory and focus, and the ability to see the essence.

Myths say that Mercury was born in the in an unauthorised union of the god of the moon – Chandra and the wife of Brihaspati (Jupiter) Tara. Tara was so in love with Chandra that she refused to return to her husband. War broke out, life in the universe was threatened, and then the Gods intervened and convinced Tara to return back to her husband. At this time, Tara was already carrying a baby under her heart, who was named Buddha or Mercury. The boy was so beautiful, pure and bright that Jupiter accepted him as his own son and taught him everything he knew.

That is why many people come to spirituality through the knowledge and study of world scriptures, cultures and traditions (these areas are ruled by Jupiter). Strong Mercury allows you to see the essence, gives you the ability to determine the purpose of life and your destiny.

Weak Mercury gives a love of gambling and a tendency to lie; insincerity and difficulty in communication. People with a weakened Mercury find it difficult to start a committed relationship, and they can easily change partners. They could be attracted by the nightlife, outward glitz and popularity. They are characterized by randomness in speech and thoughts, or even a meager vocabulary.

Disharmonious Mercury leads to anxiety, mental disorders, insomnia, promiscuity in communications and information.

All upayas for Mercury should start on Wednesday.

Recommendations for working out Mercury:

* Harmonizes Mercury work with the intellect, and intellectual development. It is favorable to learn languages, read fiction, poetry. Memorize poems by heart and develop oratory mastery.

* It is necessary to establish relations with good smart people. You need clear the social circle of those who are prone to gossip, empty talk, and foul language.

* Learn to spend money correctly and wisely (this also harmonizes Jupiter).

Learn to concentrate, study spirituality, spend less time in idle parties.

* Reduce the flow of incoming information. Filter it from negative, empty and destructive energy.

* The best upaya for Mercury (especially on Wednesday) is meditation. It gives peace to the mind, therefore, your thoughts are not jumping like monkeys on the trees from branch to branch.

* Practicing mauna (vow of silence).

Practice concentration and meditation

Focus on the inner world and reflection.

Repetition of the mantra OM NAMO BHAGAVATE BUDHADEVAYA.

* Wednesday is the day of Mercury. It is recommended to help students or those who are engaged in the study of any sciences.

* Wear the stones of Mercury: emerald, citrine, aquamarine, jade.

A person with harmonious Mercury is logical, consumes information moderately and always for the benefit of his development.

A person with harmonious Mercury analytically approaches everything that happens to him or her in life, learns from his or her mistakes, avoids gossip and idle talk; appreciates peace and silence; has a good sense of humor and tact; and sees the essence of things, sees at the root.

Enjoy your Wednesday!