Budh (Mercury)

For students, traders and anyone who talks for a living

Budh is the planet of buddhi. It governs speech, writing, calculation, quick thinking and trade. Our customers buying Mercury remedies are mostly students before exams, shopkeepers, and people in sales or marketing who feel they lose deals because they can't put their point across. Emerald (Panna) is the classical gemstone for Budh, and an astrologer will usually confirm it suits your chart before you buy one.

Matching the remedy to the need

Shop or office: the Shree Budh Yantra works well on a shop counter, cash desk or study table. Keep it clean and facing east or north-east.

Everyday wear: the Green Aventurine Bracelet is the most popular Budh piece here. People in business like it because Aventurine is associated with luck in trade. A pendant version is also available.

A Rudraksha option: the 4 Mukhi Rudraksha, as a bracelet or pendant, is the Mukhi linked with Mercury and with learning. Both come with a lab test certificate.

By rashi or number: the Gemini and Virgo Rashi Bracelets are for Mithun and Kanya rashi. The Numerology 5 Bracelet is for mulank 5, meaning those born on the 5th, 14th or 23rd.

Wednesday practice

Begin on a Wednesday. Wearing something green that day and chanting Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah 108 times is the usual way. Students can say it before sitting down to study. Feeding green moong or grass to a cow on Wednesdays is a common household upaay too.

The three Navgraha items are here if you want all planets covered. For exam-time picks, also see Study and Focus, and for business luck, Wealth and Money.