INTELLECT, SPEECH & COMMERCE
Budha governs intellect, communication, and commerce — the sharpest analytical mind among the grahas. A strong Mercury gives wit, business acumen, and skill in learning and trade; it takes on the nature of planets conjoining it.
Sanskrit Name
Budha
Type
Neutral
Gender
Neuter
Guna
Rajasic
Element
Earth
Direction
North
Metal
Bronze / mixed metals
Day
Wednesday
Astrological Attributes
- Own Sign(s)
- Gemini, Virgo
- Exaltation
- Virgo (15°)
- Debilitation
- Pisces (15°)
- Moolatrikona
- Virgo (16°–20°)
- Friendly Signs
- Sun, Venus
- Neutral Signs
- Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
- Enemy Signs
- Moon
- Karaka (Signifies)
- Intellect, speech, communication, trade
- Gemstone
- Emerald (Panna)
- Mantra
- Om Budhaya Namah
Key Significations
- Intellect & analysis
- Speech & communication
- Commerce & trade
- Education & learning
- Writing & mathematics
- Adaptability
Effects
Strong: Bestows sharp intellect, eloquent speech, business success, and quick learning ability.
Weak: May cause indecisiveness, communication difficulties, and a scattered or overly literal mind.
Afflicted: Can bring nervousness, speech issues, dishonesty in dealings or being deceived, and difficulty focusing.
Placement Results (By House)
1st House: Witty, analytical personality, youthful appearance, skilled communicator.
2nd House: Eloquent speech, good with finances and accounting, business-minded family.
3rd House: Excellent writing and communication skills, good relationship with siblings.
4th House: Intellectual home environment, good education, analytical relationship with mother.
5th House: Sharp intellect, skilled in mathematics/analysis, clever children.
6th House: Analytical approach to problems and health, skilled in service/detail-oriented work.
7th House: Intellectual or communicative partner, business partnerships favored.
8th House: Interest in research and hidden knowledge, analytical about transformation.
9th House: Intellectual approach to philosophy/dharma, scholarly father, higher education favored.
10th House: Excellent for careers in communication, commerce, writing, and analysis.
11th House: Gains through intellect and networking, communicative social circle.
12th House: Introspective and analytical mind, interest in research/foreign languages.
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