Budh (Mercury)
बुध
The prince among the grahas, signifying intelligence, speech, commerce, writing and adaptability.
Attributes
| Signs owned | Mithuna (Gemini), Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|---|
| Exaltation | Kanya (Virgo) at 15° |
| Debilitation | Meena (Pisces) |
| Natural friends | Surya (Sun), Shukra (Venus) |
| Natural enemies | Chandra (Moon) |
| Neutral | Mangal (Mars), Guru (Jupiter), Shani (Saturn) |
| Full aspects | 7th house |
| Nature | Natural benefic |
| Vimshottari dasha | 17 years |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Gemstone | Emerald |
| Colour | Green |
Nakshatras ruled by Budh
Frequently asked questions
In which sign is Budh exalted?
Budh (Mercury) is exalted in Virgo, with deep exaltation at 15°, and debilitated in Pisces.
How long is the Budh mahadasha?
In the 120-year Vimshottari system the Mercury mahadasha lasts 17 years. It is the starting dasha for anyone whose Moon is in Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati.
What is the gemstone for Budh?
The traditional gemstone for Mercury is Emerald. Gemstone advice should come from a full chart reading, not the planet alone.
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Budh transits and dashas in your app
Current and future sign ingresses, retrograde windows and the full Vimshottari dasha tree for any birth chart.
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