Mercury in Vedic Scriptures🔗

Mercury is the eternal youth. He is depicted with four arms; one carries a sword, another a shield and a third a mace. The fourth hand is held in a gesture of blessings.

He wears green garments; his vehicle is a lion. He rides on a white chariot illuminated by light and drawn by ten horses that are as fast as the wind and as fast as thought.

His father is Soma, the Moon, his mother is Tārā, the consort of Bṛhaspati, the Guru of the Gods. Brahma the creator gave him the name Budha meaning 'intelligent' and 'wise', because of his quick mind. He is said to be adept in all the Vedic scriptures, auspicious but sensitive, and if disturbed, he can trigger natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and according to some... earthquakes.

'Mercury is endowed with an attractive physique and the capacity to make puns and use words with double meaning. He has a sense of humor and is fond of jokes.'

-Parāśara

Symbol: The twins

Element: Air

Ruling Planet: Mercury/Budha

Gender: Neutral (neither male nor female)

Ayurvedic constitution: Vata (air)

Healing stone: Green Jade

Gemini stands for the Mind principle of the universe. Its symbol is the twin, which shows duality, intellectual perception, energy. It is often nervous, restless, quick witted and ingenious. This sign shows a great power of adaptability and understanding, coupled with brilliant expression skills that make the person unique in many ways.

The Mercury sign is naturally curious and shows interest in different fields. It likes to play with intellect. Gemini is an eternal student, always eager to learn, but never to go deeply into the subject.

On the one hand, Gemini natives can be indecisive and inconsistent, never bringing anything to fruition because of their changeable nature. Conflict and instability are characteristics of the sign. On the other hand, contentment, satisfaction, stability and tranquility are qualities a Gemini strives to develop. The native seeks to collect a variety of life experiences, which can scatter his energy and lead him to depression and a tendency to live in the dimension of the mind only.

The Gemini sign is not too concerned with practical results. On a higher level, the sign shows idealism and a humanitarian approach to life; on a lower level, it denotes too much instability and superficiality.

Mṛgaśira is also called 'the searching star'. Its symbol is an antelope's head. People born under this nakṣatra's auspice have the face of a deer and a strong body.

Mṛgaśira has a pure temperament and the seeking for spiritual liberation is one of its primary goals. It is an excellent influence for research in religious and philosophical truths, and it has the power 'to confer fulfillment'.

If you are Mṛgaśira born, you will often feel you are looking for something, without really knowing what. You have the quality of a seeker. You are sincere and expect others to be sincere as well. You have a good grasping power and are endowed with a creative, gentle, peaceful and perceptive nature.

But you may lack firm or fixed views and have to learn to confront others in order to stay independent in your life. You are capable, but too shy sometimes to bring your skills forward. You may also be overly attached to strong earthly needs and laziness, which will stick you in inertia and stagnation.

You will do well in a career requiring a research-oriented mind, teaching, writing, and acting. You could be an astrologer, poet, or gemologist.

The symbol of Ārdra is a tear-drop. It is called 'the star of sorrow' and is influenced by Rudra, the Lord of storms who controls destruction and dissolution.

Ārdra connotes the processes through which loss and disappointment take place. It stands for the 'power to make gains in life through greater effort'.

Therefore, this nakṣatra is sharp, fierce, and endowed with the clarity and emotional cleansing that happens after the native has gone through trials, difficulties and conflicts.

This nakṣatra reflects brilliant mental abilities and makes it fit to study the spiritual laws of the Universe.

As an Ārdra born, you are strong and earn by sacrifice, but are sometimes subjected to fear and anger. You can behave very coolly during times of extreme hardship. You can be insincere at times and ungrateful; you may also spend money foolishly.

You are very flexible and open to change, and sincerely strive to change yourself, leading sometimes to much inner conflict. You should be particularly alert to stress related-ailments, calm your nervous system and sensitivity, and welcome yourself as you are, without overly criticizing yourself constantly. You have interests in being a writer, teacher, social worker, public relations expert, a good salesman, athlete or worker in the humanitarian field.

Punarvasu is 'the star of renewal'. It represents new beginnings and a life mission to carry forward successfully. The sky is the limit for this nakṣatra.

It reflects purity, truth and strong moral values and confers 'the ability to gain wealth and abundance'.

If you are born under Punarvasu's auspices, you will have many friends, you will enjoy reading sacred texts and scriptures; you will possess gems, jewels and ornaments. Your spirit is able to rise from the ashes, and your approach to life is very optimistic and curious. You may be childlike and playful at times. You will have a good height and an oval face.

You are generally calm, but tend to get into disputes to exhibit your intelligence. This may give rise to arguments with other family members. You are good natured; even when you go through difficulties you will be always helpful to others. Easily contented, you are self- controlled, but may be indecisive.

Be careful not to over-intellectualize life and become too critical. Your mental vacillations sometimes do not allow you to be in the moment and prompt you to speak when you should keep silence.

You have abilities to work in the publishing field, the entertainment area, or as a teacher, as well as areas which include dealing with social groups and the public. Great potential in the communication field can be shown here.