Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha: Effects and Remedies
Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years and sharpens the mind, communication and business sense. Mercury rules intellect, speech, trade and analysis.
PlanetMercury (Budh)
Duration17 years
Positive effects of Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha
- Success in business, trade and communication
- Sharp intelligence, learning and quick thinking
- Gains through writing, media or accounts
- Good networking and social skills
Challenges during Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha
- Over thinking, anxiety or nervous tension
- Confusion in decisions if Mercury is weak
- Skin or speech related health issues
- Restlessness and scattered focus
Remedies for Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha
- Chant the Mercury mantra: Om Budhaya Namaha
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha on Wednesdays
- Donate green items, green gram (moong) or books
- Wear an Emerald after a chart check
- Speak truthfully and respect knowledge
The exact result of any mahadasha depends on where Mercury sits in your birth chart and the sub period (antardasha) running within it. The same dasha can feel very different from one person to the next.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha last?
Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha lasts 17 years in the Vimshottari dasha system.
Is Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha good or bad?
It can be both. Success in business, trade and communication. At the same time, over thinking, anxiety or nervous tension. The result depends on the planet's placement in your chart.
What are the best remedies for Mercury (Budh) Mahadasha?
Chant the Mercury mantra: Om Budhaya Namaha, and worship lord vishnu and lord ganesha on wednesdays.
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