The Rise of Mercury in Aquarius (26 February)

Rise of Mercury in Aquarius, In Vedic astrology, the planet Mercury is considered the ruler of speech, logic, and communication skills. On February 26, 2025, at 8:41 PM, Mercury will rise in the zodiac sign of Aquarius. This special article will provide you with insights related to the rise of Mercury in Aquarius, including its date and time. Additionally, we will explore how this planetary shift will impact all 12 zodiac signs and what remedies you can adopt to seek Mercury’s blessings.

Mercury and the Moon are considered the most sensitive planets in astrology because they yield results based on the planets they conjunct or sit with. However, since Mercury sets multiple times in a year, it often struggles to deliver its full potential. Now, as Mercury rises in Aquarius, it will later transition into Pisces. This rising phase of Mercury can bring significant changes in the lives of various zodiac signs.

Aries

For Aries natives, Mercury rules the 3rd and 6th houses and is now rising in your 11th house. This transition will help resolve issues related to siblings, communication skills, health, and services. You will find it easier to express your thoughts clearly, and if you have an ongoing legal case, this period may bring a favorable resolution.

The 11th house in astrology represents wealth, desires, elder siblings, and maternal uncles. With Mercury’s rise, Aries natives will see financial improvements. Any past struggles related to income, promotions, or salary hikes will now find solutions.

For students, especially those in writing, mass communication, or language studies, this time will be highly beneficial. In terms of love life, Aries individuals may enter into new relationships and create memorable moments with their partners.

Remedy: Offer gifts of multi-colored items to young girls.

Taurus

For Taurus natives, Mercury rules the 2nd and 5th houses and is now rising in your 10th house. This planetary shift will bring financial stability, improved family relationships, and enhanced self-expression. If you have been facing challenges in savings, family disputes, or difficulty in expressing emotions, Mercury’s rise will bring relief. You will be able to manage finances better, resolve family conflicts, and express your feelings more effectively.

For students, this period will help overcome educational struggles. Those in relationships will find it easier to express their love, while parents will enjoy quality time with their children. With Mercury in the 10th house, career prospects look exceptionally strong. You will gain recognition, respect, and possibly fame in your professional life. If you are in a corporate job, the brand value of your company may increase. Business owners may consider new investments or even starting a new venture. Fresh graduates looking for internships may finally secure an opportunity. Interestingly, there is also a possibility of developing romantic feelings for someone at the workplace. Since Mercury’s aspect (drishti) is on the 4th house, this is an ideal time to purchase luxury items or real estate, especially if you had postponed such decisions earlier.

Remedy: Keep a money plant at your workplace.

Gemini

For Gemini natives, Mercury is the ruler of the 1st (self) and 4th (home, mother, comfort) houses and is now rising in your 9th house. This house represents father, luck, religion, long-distance travel, and politics. With Mercury’s rise, you will experience improvements in your mother’s health and overall family harmony. Any previous unrest at home will begin to settle. If you have been wanting to travel to a favorite destination, this period will be favorable, possibly requiring long-distance travel. For politicians or those in politics, if you were caught in a controversy due to a misstatement, you will now find a way out of it.

Remedy: Read a spiritual book for at least 10 minutes daily.

Cancer

For Cancer natives, Mercury rules the 3rd (siblings, communication, short trips) and 12th (expenses, foreign connections, isolation) houses and is now rising in your 8th house. This house represents sudden changes, hidden matters, secrets, longevity, and transformations. With Mercury’s rise, issues related to communication skills and misunderstandings with siblings will start to resolve. However, since the ruler of the 12th house is positioned in the
8th house, expenses may increase, and you should be cautious with financial matters.

While you may get some relief from past financial troubles, there is a risk of monetary loss, so avoid taking financial risks or engaging in speculative investments like gambling or stock trading.

Remedy:

Wear green-colored clothes on Wednesdays.
Respect and support transgenders, and offer them green bangles as a gesture of goodwill.

Leo

For Leo natives, Mercury is the ruler of the 2nd (wealth, family, speech) and 11th (income, gains, desires) houses and is now rising in your 7th house. This house represents partnerships, marriage, and business collaborations.

With Mercury’s rise, you will be able to overcome financial troubles, and past investments may start yielding profits. Additionally, family disputes will settle, and you will feel more confident in expressing your emotions.

If you have been facing misunderstandings in partnerships (business or personal) due to communication gaps, this period will help in resolving conflicts.

Remedy: Place a houseplant in your bedroom to enhance positive energy and stability.

Virgo

For Virgo natives, Mercury rules the 1st (self, personality) and 10th (career, profession) houses and is now rising in your 6th house. This house represents health, competition, debts, and legal matters.

With Mercury’s rise, you will feel more energetic and refreshed, but you must take care of your health. Neglecting it may lead to illnesses, so avoid an unhealthy lifestyle. For those facing career challenges, this period will bring new opportunities and stability. If you are preparing for government jobs or competitive exams, this is a favorable time to
apply and study diligently.

Remedy:

Wear a 5-6 carat emerald (Panna) set in a gold or Panchdhatu ring on Wednesday.
If wearing a gemstone isn’t possible, keep a green handkerchief with you for luck.

Libra

For Libra natives, Mercury rules the 9th (luck, father, guru, long-distance travel) and 12th (expenses, foreign connections) houses and is now rising in your 5th house. This house represents education, romance, creativity, children, and speculation.
With Mercury’s rise, your luck will improve, and the challenges faced during Mercury’s combustion will now start resolving. You will receive blessings from your father, mentor, or guru, and if there were any conflicts with them, they will now come to an end.
Health will also show improvement if you were dealing with any issues. However, since Mercury also rules your 12th house, be mindful of increased expenses. Avoid investing in speculative markets like trading, betting, or gambling, as losses are likely.

Remedy: On Friday, worship Goddess Saraswati and offer five red flowers to seek her blessings.

Scorpio

For Scorpio natives, Mercury rules the 8th (sudden changes, secrets, inheritance) and 11th (gains, desires, networking) houses and is now rising in your 4th house. This house represents home, mother, property, and inner peace.
Since Mercury and Mars (your ruling planet) are enemies, this transit may not be entirely favorable for you. The rise of Mercury in the 4th house may bring sudden and unexpected events, so you should be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.
On the positive side, Mercury’s influence will help you gain financial benefits from past investments. You may finally get a chance to host a family gathering or celebration that was previously postponed.

Precautions & Remedy:

Take special care of your mother’s health during this period.
On Wednesday, plant a Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant at home, take care of it, and offer prayers for stability and positive energy.

Sagittarius

For Sagittarius natives, Mercury governs your 7th (marriage, partnerships) and 10th (career, profession) houses and is now rising in your 3rd house. This house represents siblings, communication, short-distance travel, and skills.
Since Mercury plays a crucial role in your professional life, its combustion may have caused business or career-related challenges. Now, with Mercury rising, you will see improvements in business and work-related matters.
If you were facing difficulties in career, this period will bring relief and new opportunities. Those experiencing marital conflicts or health issues related to their spouse will find solutions and relief.
With Mercury’s presence in the 3rd house, communication skills will improve, and any misunderstandings with siblings will be resolved. If you were considering a career switch, this is a favorable time to explore new job opportunities. Work-related travel may also increase.

Remedy: Chant Mercury’s Beej Mantra regularly.
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Capricorn

For Capricorn natives, Mercury rules your 6th (debts, enemies, health) and 9th (luck, higher studies, mentors, father) houses. It is now rising in your 2nd house, which represents wealth, family, speech, and accumulated assets. This planetary transition will be highly beneficial, as your fortune will now start favoring you—something that was lacking during Mercury’s combustion.

With Mercury rising, you will receive support and blessings from your father, mentors, and teachers. This will help resolve family conflicts and health issues you may have been facing. Students preparing for competitive exams will benefit greatly from this transit, as Mercury, the ruler of the 6th house, will boost their success rate. Since Mercury is rising in your 2nd house, you will experience financial growth and be able to save money effectively. You may also invest in joint assets with your spouse. Additionally, your speech will become more influential, and people will value your
opinions and ideas.

Remedy: Water the Tulsi plant daily and consume one leaf every morning.

Aquarius

For Aquarius natives, Mercury rules your 5th house (education, creativity, love life, children) and 8th house (sudden events, inheritance, transformations). It is now rising in your 1st house (self, personality, health, and overall life path).
This transit will bring positive changes in your education, love life, and family matters. If you were facing academic challenges, you will now notice significant improvements. Your love life will become more harmonious, and parents will enjoy quality time with their children.
However, since Mercury also rules your 8th house, this transition may bring some unexpected events or uncertainties. But Mercury’s benevolent nature will help you overcome negative influences and even bring financial gains.
With Mercury in your 1st house, both your personal and professional life will flourish. Those in fields like data science, banking, negotiation, trade, and export-import will find this time highly beneficial. Your communication skills will be at their peak, opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships.

Remedy: Worship Lord Ganesha and offer him Durva grass for blessings.

Pisces

For Pisces natives, Mercury rules your 4th house (home, mother, emotions, property) and7th house (marriage, partnerships, business dealings). Now, it is rising in your 12th house (foreign connections, expenses, isolation, hospitals, spirituality). During Mercury’s combustion phase, you may have experienced family conflicts or disturbances. However, with Mercury rising, peace and harmony will return to your home.

If your mother or spouse was facing health issues, you will now see improvements, but you still need to take precautions as Mercury is placed in the 12th house, which governs hospitals and medical expenses.

Since the 12th house also represents foreign connections, single Pisces natives might find a new romantic relationship with someone living abroad. However, be cautious in matters of finance, as your expenses may increase, especially on health-related matters. Managing your budget wisely will help you avoid unnecessary troubles.