An ancient Indian classic Phaladeepika enlists followings things attributed to or ruled over by the Mercury.
Note to Readers : Everything ruled by Mercury as per Phaladeepika is below in form of “KEYWORDS”. Readers who may be learned astrologers, astrology researchers, astrology students, enthusiasts of astrology or any other astro-savvy person are guided by aapsspace to use this keywords as small component or unit in their practice of predictions. We will try our best to provide “(How to use) Guides”.
The Mercury is significator of : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : This significant area and persons ruled over by Mercury gives idea on how that significant things might be in birth chart holder’s life. For example condition of Mercury in the birth chart can tell about native's speech and eloquence. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Mercury comes to play.
Physical features, temperament and appearance related to Mercury : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : Temperament, appearance and other Physical features attributed towards Mercury will be helpful when predicting about a person in general. The person here can be self (usually told from Ascendent), spouse, any family member or significant other. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Mercury comes to play.
Places ruled by Mercury are : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : The places governed by Mercury will give some clue when an astrologer is said to predict some thing, which is location oriented or place specific. Direction ruled by a planet is much useful in terms of predicting scenario like, “moving towards which direction might be successful for native, future spouse predicted to be from certain direction in country, and other general or specific uses.”
Nature of Mercury and type of people associated : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : Keywords on nature are used when extra information about said person is to be known. The type of people associated are use in future casting things like honours, gains or losses due to certain persons. Like success due to one's learning and intelligence belongs to Mercury.
Extra :
- Mercury signifies adopted son.
- Mercery governs smell (nose).
- He rules fruitless trees.
| Planet | Substances | Colours of apparel | Taste |
| Mercury | Ore | Green | Mixed |
Other planets :
Sun ( सूर्य )
Moon ( चन्द्र )
Mars ( मंगल )
Jupiter ( बृहस्पति )
Venus ( शुक्र )
Saturn ( शनि )