How to Increase the Power of Mercury in Astrology

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Mercury, known as Budh in Vedic astrology, is the prince of planets and governs your abilities of speech, reasoning, and communication, as well as your digestive system, nervous system, and skin. It’s a neutral planet whose effects on your life depend on the alignment of the other planets in your horoscope, so unfortunately, some of us are stuck with weak (malefic) Mercury that can negatively impact our life. Thankfully, there are many ways to strengthen weak Mercury and reverse the bad fortune it might cause you. We’ve compiled some of the most straightforward methods to increase the power of your Mercury for better communication, reasoning, math, business, and artistic skills.

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Put on green clothes.

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    Wear green shirts, pants, dresses, bangles, and other accessories to influence the planet in your favor. The power of green will be strongest on Wednesdays, the day of the week corresponding to Mercury in Vedic astrology. [1]
    • Wash new clothes before wearing them and keep them tidy and wrinkle-free to please Mercury and improve your communication and organization skills.
    • Donate green clothes to charity or to those in poverty as a powerful good deed to reverse your fortune. [2]
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Wear an emerald stone.

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    Also called a Panna stone, an emerald can give you a self-confidence boost and improve your concentration and focus. Wear the stone in a ring of gold or silver on your little finger in the right hand for men and the left hand for women. [3]
    • An emerald pendant or necklace will work in place of a ring.
    • If you don’t own or can’t purchase an emerald stone, wear the root of the vidhara vine as a substitute. [4]
    • The power of the emerald will be strongest on Wednesdays.
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    The intent behind your donation is more important than the dollar amount or item quantity, so only donate what you’re able. Giving away green items and foods, such as clothes, vegetables, and especially mung beans, will help win Mercury’s favor. [5]
    • The positive effects of your donations will be increased if they are made on a Wednesday.
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4

Chant a Mercury Mantra.

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    There are many different mantras with varying instructions, but the simplest one is “om brom breem brom sah budhaye namah.” Chant the mantra each morning after a bath to reverse negative effects of weak Mercury or to maximize the power of a good deed like a donation. [6]
    • For best results, speak the mantra in combination with other Mercury-strengthening acts like wearing an emerald or green clothes.
    • It’s best to consult an astrologer or spiritual authority who can show you the proper pronunciation and any other instructions that accompany the chant.
5

Save important business for Wednesdays.

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    Save your most important business-related tasks for this day since your communication, quick thinking, and career success will be heightened. When Mercury is strong, your rational mind will be sharp and you will collect ideas and information easily. [7]
    • All forms of communication, including phone calls, emails, postal services, and in-person conversations, will be received most clearly on this day. This is your chance to make sure all your most important messages get across.
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6

Fast on Wednesdays.

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    Weak Mercury can cause indigestion and other diet-related issues, so a fast will purify your body and soothe the problem. Limit your eating to nighttime or early morning hours when the sun is down, and fill up on dishes with mung beans at night. Remove all salt from your food and beverages on this day. [8]
    • Drink large quantities of water in the morning and a smaller amount at night to stay hydrated and counteract indigestion.
    • Mung beans are not very popular outside of India and southeast Asia, but can be purchased at most health food stores.
    • Consult with a doctor before fasting if you have concerns about its effects on your health.
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Add vegetables to your diet.

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    Your diet should be largely vegetables and plant-based foods, especially on Wednesdays. Mint, wheat, and barley are particularly powerful in increasing the strength of Mercury in your horoscope.
    • Green foods and beverages help counteract weak Mercury’s effects on your digestive and nervous systems. Mung beans are especially suited for soothing both of these parts of the body governed by Mercury and contain many nutrients and health benefits.
    • Some astrologers suggest cutting meat and alcohol from your diet if you’re suffering from weak Mercury. Try this on Wednesdays first, and then decrease the amount from your overall diet until you begin to notice positive changes.
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Feed green foods to animals.

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    Share green grass or spinach leaves with goats and cows, and soaked mung beans with birds. You can also give a kind of cane sugar called jaggery to monkeys. Feeding ants and fish is viewed as a good deed by Mercury as well. [9]
9

Clear your mind daily.

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    Focusing your mind and dumping your worries will help your decision-making abilities, which are inhibited by weak Mercury. Regular yoga and breathing exercises will also help sharpen the mind and allow Mercury’s benefits to flow into you. [10]
    • Continue your reflection by speaking infrequently and choosing your words carefully, with at least 2 hours of “silent mode” per day.
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Be kind to children.

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    Mercury is a youthful and fast-moving planet that appreciates generosity to the young and represents small children. Share wisdom, stories, food, and gifts with all children, even if they are unrelated to you. [11]
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Give gifts.

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    It’s especially effective at boosting your business success. Mercury values signs of respect towards sisters and aunts, so prioritize giving them gifts and food. A small but thoughtful gift with good intentions is more effective and genuine than an expensive and lavish gift that might be viewed as self-serving.
    • The less you think about being rewarded for your gift, the more powerful your act will be perceived by Mercury. You will be rewarded by thinking about others.
    • If your sister, aunt, daughter, or daughter-in-law visit your house, give them something from your home as a gift before they leave. [12]
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12

Listen to music daily.

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    Make a habit of listening to music that brings you peace and soothes you every day. The vibrations will increase the power of other weak planets in your horoscope as well, bringing you many benefits and sharpened abilities.
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Use cosmetics and soaps with natural ingredients.

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    Since the planet governs the skin, wash it with natural ingredients and take a bath every day to prevent blemishes and irritation. Only wash your face as needed, and try brushing your teeth with fitkari (alum) instead of store bought toothpaste. [13]
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