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indicator of cell phones, lecturing and talking. Mercury is known as
Saumyagraha, the friendly planet. These people are helpful and like to
connect, need to connect and create a life based on their connections.
There is also a propensity for gaining knowledge- reading books, growing
mentally, seeking wisdom etc. Working with any of the above: computers,
networking, communication, speech, writing, the mind and wisdom, are all
intrinsic to your dharma. You may find that they all work together for you!
Mercury is charming and jovial, is ruled by the color green. Mercury has
sharp business skills, has an innate awareness of the markets and is a natural
merchant. Mercury is a prince, studious and good at lecturing and is an
independent thinker. Giving and receiving information are key traits here.

The key things to remember as a Mercury AK are to be truthful in your
thoughts, purify your thoughts and mind through meditation and pure
knowledge. Watch your speech and what you say, be truthful. Remember
that not everything is a debate nor a verbal competition. Avoid mind
games. Don't dominate conversations. Since Mercury is very mutable, and
adapts to the environment that it is in, it is essential to be careful of the
company you keep and the environments that you are in. Indicates the
individual is very interested in communication (such as mail) and
information (such as books). The person needs to control their speech,
debate less, and be truthful at all times.
When to speak and when not to speak becomes a major issue either for the
native or his/her social circle. Such people should be particularly careful of
what they say, and to whom they say it.

• Mercury as Atmakarka planet in Earthy Sign

When Mercury becomes the Atmakaraka planet and is placed in an earthy
sign in Vedic astrology, it has a significant influence on an individual's
personality, intellect, and life path. Earthy signs in Vedic astrology are
Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Mercury is associated with communication,
intellect, learning, and analytical abilities. When it becomes the Atmakaraka

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