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Mercury and Health

Mercury has a significant impact on various aspects of human health. When Mercury is well-placed in an individual’s astrological chart, it promotes positive outcomes and maintains good health in those specific areas. A weak or afflicted Mercury can lead to a deteriorated state of health in those segments. Mercury holds a unique position as both a causative and remedial factor in relation to all diseases. Its influence is far-reaching, affecting the overall well-being of individuals.

Mercury is ruler of Gemini and Virgo Signs and accordingly has the rulership of third house and sixth house of Chart. People with Mercury’s signs, Gemini, and Virgo are implicated in hormonal problems, which can promote obesity. The third house governs communication, and sixth house governs digestion. Mercury being lord of the earth element, rules over everything that has solidity and material substance so afflictions to Mercury can indicate damage to the physical structure such as broken bones.

Mercury is the planet of communication. It is the fast-moving planet of Solar system and the right choice as communicator. In the human body communication is through the nerves which transmit data from brain to body muscles and vice versa. It signifies our nervous system, reflexes which are controlled by nerves at the internal level. Mercury has direct impact on the grey-matter and CNS (central nervous system) of our head.

At the exterior end, mouth, tongue, vocal cord, lungs as they provide air to lungs for communication. For communication, hearing and sight provide primary inputs. Hands and arms are means to communicate through nonverbal communication. Speech is the most effective means of communication and Mercury rules speech. It rules over mouth, tongue, eyesight, and ears as they also mean of communication.

Mercury rules over the skin as kin is the sense organ. All the skin related diseases are due to malefic effect on Mercury. Besides skin, Mercury has direct control over the maturation and action of white blood cells or leucocytes in our body. Mercury, while in affliction may cause imbalance in the production of leucocytes (white blood cell) which as a result may cause leukoderma (white disease) in the skin and even may cause leukaemia (abnormal high count of leucocytes) which is commonly known as blood cancer.

Mercury, being ruler of sixth house, it rules over the digestive fire. The second house or Venus signifies taste of food or intake of food whereas sixth house is the appetite and dictates when to stop eating or when to eat, as it controls hunger, appetite, and digestion. Mercury also rules Biles, wind, phlegm, anus, and thighs.

Mercury despite being the smallest planet is very important in medical astrology. Let us understand the diseases which it can cause due to afflictions or its weakness.

The influence of Mercury on intelligence is rooted in its association with intellectual faculties and the capacity to analyse and comprehend information. A well-placed Mercury in the birth chart often signifies a sharp mind, quick thinking, and a keen ability to process and articulate thoughts effectively. Its placement in an astrological chart can indicate the individual’s capacity for discernment and logical reasoning.

However, when Mercury is negatively influenced, especially in conjunction with a negative moon placement, it can disrupt our thinking and potentially lead to mental abnormalities. It may lead to difficulties in logical reasoning, decision-making, and the overall thought process. This combination has the potential to contribute to mental aberrations and imbalances, which can manifest as disorders like anxiety, depression, and other cognitive impairments.

Mercury also governs the skin, throat, nose, lungs, and the part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions. Negative influences on Mercury can result in mental instability, difficulties with speech, a tendency towards abusive language, defective speech, being easily agitated, dizziness (vertigo), sudden falls, and unsettling dreams.

Mercury-related ailments can cause a whirlwind sensation in the head, leading to dizziness, vertigo, and a feeling of disorientation. It can also contribute to epilepsy, characterized by recurrent seizures, loss of consciousness, and abnormal brain activity. Afflictions to Mercury can result in memory impairment and difficulties with speech, including forgetfulness, speech impediments, or even complete loss of speech.

Negative influences on Mercury can lead to disorders affecting the tongue and mouth. This may include conditions like oral ulcers, sores, infections, or other abnormalities in the tongue or oral cavity. Mercury’s influence extends to the vocal organs and speech, potentially resulting in stammering, speech disorders, abusive language, defective speech, a high-strung temperament, and even complete loss of speech. It can also affect the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, leading to various diseases and conditions related to these organs.

Mercury, influenced by the three doshas (wind, bile, and mucus), can give rise to various ailments. Common conditions associated with an afflicted Mercury include urinary blockages, fevers, depression, mental disorders, eye diseases, skin problems like leukoderma, stomach ailments, fainting spells, difficulties with speech, and indigestion. Negative aspects to Mercury can contribute to chronic dysentery, constipation, weakened digestion, lung diseases, asthma, restlessness, kidney problems, fear, neurosis, madness, and other ailments such as insanity, mental aberration, loss of speech, impotency, defects related to the tongue, deafness, headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, giddiness, convulsions, hysteria, and spasms.

Afflictions to Mercury can result in illnesses and injuries caused by the earth or ground, wind, and phlegm. These may include toxic and mental disorders, as well as issues with the eyes, nose, throat, vocal organs, and skin. Conditions such as itches, psoriasis, and accidents related to fire can also be influenced by Mercury.

Mercury governs the nervous system, respiratory system, and all sense organs, including the brain. Its placement in the chart can impact mental well-being, and an adverse placement, especially when combined with a malefic moon, can lead to disturbed mental states, mental complexes, nervous breakdowns, and mental instability. Other potential effects include speech defects, high-strung temperament, vertigo, sudden falls, and disturbing dreams.