Planetary transit of 2024 will welcome the transit of Mercury in the sign of Capricorn on 1st February 2024.
Mercury will now be in sign of Saturn and both Mercury and Saturn are friendly towards each other.
This transit is overall auspicious in nature and generally creates a positive impact on natives and environment.
Let's see how this transit will bring results for all of us.
Effects On Aries Ascendant
For Aries Ascendant, planet Mercury is the lord of the 3rd and 6th houses and is considered the most malefic planet for them. Despite that, Mercury can give good results in its transit, considering the following significations it rules:
- Courage.
- Siblings.
- Effects.
- Strength.
- Short-distance travel.
- Debts.
- Legal issues.
- Enemies.
- Maternal relations.Health issues.
The transit of Mercury in Capricorn will be happening over the 10th house, which signifies status, knees, career, karma, and is the strongest Kendra house.
The transit of Mercury will bring the energy and vibration of the 3rd and 6th houses over the 10th house. This will benefit their career, especially in the service sector. For business, it can be good, but only for those looking for a loan or making money via commission like a salesman, medical representative, etc. Natives may travel due to work-related commitments, and they will be able to achieve success in the purpose of the travel.
At the workplace, the native will perform with new energy and will have a competitive edge. This is good for getting a promotion. The wealth of the native will become better, and the native will be able to invest in something lucrative for the future. The 3rd house energy will bring organization and structure to their finances.
In relationships, a negative impact may fall on the father. As the 6th house lord, planet Mercury has the ability to affect the significations related to the father of the native. With the spouse, the impact is looking positive, and the native may enjoy outdoor activities with the spouse.
On health, this period will bring interest in sports and outdoor activities and will make native look young and slim. Natives in their older age will be getting knee related issues. Ketu there in the 10th house is a sure shot sign of skin and spine related troubles.
Remedy- To reduce the malefic effects of this transit native should donate the green color bangles to eunuchs.
Effects On Taurus Ascendant
For Taurus ascendant, planet Mercury is the lord of the 2nd and 5th houses and is an auspicious planet for them. Mercury rules over the following significations for them:
- Earning.
- Family.
- Moral values.
- Speech.
- Food intake.
- Education.
- Creativity.
- Speculation abilities.
- Stomach.
- Children.
The transit of Mercury will be happening over the 9th house which is the most auspicious house in Vedic astrology and it rules over luck, religion, teacher, father and long distance travelling.
Mercury transit in Capricorn will be happening over the 9th house of luck, pilgrimage, father, seniors, teachers, long-distance travels, higher education, etc.
As seen above, Mercury rules over important and auspicious significations for them, and the transit is happening in an equally important house.
The impact on the career will be auspicious, and the native will see a rise in salary or can have a promotion. The response of the seniors and government officials will bestow favors on the native. This will be helpful for long-term career growth.
The native will see chances of investments and will be able to make good sales in business. Mercury is the planet of communication and trades, and its auspicious transit is indicating good results in these natural significations of it.
This transit is quite beneficial for higher studies, and those who are looking to go abroad for higher education will see the support of luck in their favor.
Growth and command in subjects like history, economics, philosophy, astrology, and civics science are well supported by it.
On relationships, the native will find smooth sailing in lover affairs and for marriage and married life too, this transit is supportive. The native will see easy and loving times with the partner.
Native can plan children in this transit or can be blessed with one.
Health-wise the impact is also looking good, and the native will be feeling healthy, fresh, and enthusiastic about life. The digestive system will be smooth and will bring good energy levels.
Overall, a very auspicious transit this seems to be, and definitely the native can start a new business or can redefine the line.
Remedy: Mercury should be given strength via a Jyotish quality Green Emerald in the right hand smallest finger or in a pendant of silver metal.
Effects On Gemini Ascendant
For Gemini ascendant, planet Mercury is the lord of auspicious 1st and 4th houses and it rules over the following significations:
- Body.
- Complexion.
- Health.
- Wealth.
- Auspicious events.
- Domestic life.
- Property.
- House.
- Mother.
- Mental peace.
Mercury in its transit in Aquarius will be going through the 8th house of occult, mystery, in laws and income of spouse.
The transit of Mercury will be happening over the 8th house of occult, mystery, longevity, in-laws, and spouse earnings.
Which means Mercury as an auspicious planet is going in an undesirable house, but naturally, Mercury does well in the 8th house. Let's see how this transit will act for them.
There can be a sudden opportunity at work place which native is looking for a long time. Insurance, research, literature, archaeology fields will be getting more support. Change in location is seen due to transfer which will keep native far from the loved one. In Venus is placed in the 8th house then there will be some relief.
Inheritance matters will pick up and placement of malefic planets such as Mars, Ketu or Rahu will lead to legal work for it. Domestic peace will be disturbed and relationships with Mother and spouse may go bad. Negativity will prevail in the mind of native and if the Moon is afflicted in the Horoscope then issues like depression can happen. Native may experience defects with speech and skin, miscommunication will lead to serious impact on native social life also. More engagement with hidden and occult world will happen.
Remedy- To keep the negativity at bay native should wear a Jyotish quality Emerald in smallest finger of right hand.
Effects On Cancer Ascendant
For Cancer ascendant, planet Mercury is lord of the 3rd and the 12th house and is a malefic planet for them.
Mercury rules over the following significantions for them:
- Short travels.
- Younger siblings.
- Strength.
- Courage.
- Efforts.
- Abroad.
- Isolation.
- Expenses.
- Sleep.
- Dreams.
The transit of Mercury will be happening over their 7th house which signify life partner, maraka, business partner and marriage mainly.
Natives will see physical distance with a spouse and misunderstandings. Marriage will be seeing negativity, and natives with a bad combination of marriage will need to exercise more cautions. Some events will cause issues in marriage, and natives with negative placements for marriage will be seeing severe effects.
The health of the spouse will also need attention plus the spouse will see difficult circumstances at work and job. An opportunity to go abroad will come, or the native can be transferred to a far-off location within the country. Challenges in achieving goals and objectives will come. Despite that, the native will not hesitate to give efforts and will be hardworking throughout this period. Business will see challenges through government policies, and formidable opponents will arise.
But at the same time, this transit can prove excellent to expand in overseas locations. Disagreement with partners in business can lead to disturbing experiences. Health-wise, the native may feel anxiety, a hyper mind, and skin issues. If Ketu is present in the 7th house, then more negative impact will be felt. Existing issues will bring more troubles, and hospital visits are seen.
Remedy - Since malefic Mercury has a direct impact on the ascendant, the native should make the ascendant lord strong via Jyotish quality Sea water pearl.
Effects For Leo Ascendant
For Leo ascendant natives planet Mercury is lord of the 2nd and the 11th house and is the planet responsible for their good wealth.
Planet Mercury rules over the following significantions for them:
- Family.
- Morals.
- Values.
- Ideology.
- Income.
- Maraka.
- Large gains.
- Elder siblings.
- Paternal uncles.
- Friends.
In its transit, planet Mercury will enter the 6th house of illness, debts, enemies, rivalry and maternal relations.
Severe financial issues will arise now, and the native will have to take support of loans or will ask money from friends or family members. Losses in business are prominent along with legal disputes over land or an entity.
Indications of a theft or fraud are also visible; the placement of Rahu, Ketu, and Mercury itself in the 6th house will increase the possibility of it happening. Though chances to go abroad or getting gains from there will become stronger than ever. Natives with supportive dasha for the same will find that helpful. Chaos and someone suffering from sickness in the family is quite possible.
The native will become distant and irritated by someone's behavior. Property disputes can also happen, and silly fights among siblings will occur. The spouse will be not supportive and will create hassles and troubles for the native. Physical distance due to career and work commitments will keep the native far from the spouse.
Remedy - Native should pacify via Ganesha worshiping.
Effects For Virgo Ascendant
For Virgo ascendant natives planet Mercury is the lord of the 1st and the 10th house and is a benefic planet for them.
Mercury defines them both physically and mentally.
In its transit in Aquarius, Mercury will enter the 5th house of emotions, honors, passion, education and childrens.
This is the transit where growth and success will come. The idea on which the native is working for so long will finally start to see ground work. Those who are in the middle of a promotion or a positive career event will witness good news.
Fame and popularity will increase, and the native will be making new associates who will be supportive of native growth. Gains from speculation and investments will keep the native wealthy, and this period will support starting a business also. On the relationship front, there is a chance that the native will meet a very good person with whom the native will share a special bond. Happiness from children is seen, and the native will be getting good responses from the spouse.
Romantic spark will be there, and old issues in marriage will resolve. Elder siblings will also be making good progress, and a good relationship will prevail with the native. Health-wise, this transit will provide an opportunity to fix existing issues. The native will improve in physical fitness, and energy levels will peak. Yoga and meditation will be attended, which will bring instant good results. Mentally this period will bring a peak in creativity.
Remedy - To enhance the positive results of the Mercury transit, a Jyotish quality Green Emerald should be worn on the smallest finger of the right hand.
Effects For Libra Ascendant
For Libra ascendant natives planet Mercury is a benefic planet due to lordship over the 9th and the 12th house and it rules over the following significations:
- Long distance travels.
- Father.
- Teacher.
- Religion.
- Abroad.
- Isolation.
- Mediation.
- Hospital visits.
- Sleep.
- Dreams.
In its transit in Scorpio sign, planet Mercury will transit over the 4th house of mother, mental peace, comforts and residence.
The direct aspect of auspicious Mercury over their 10th house will lead to events that will propel the career. Status will increase, and more work will come where the possibility of getting recognition will become high.
As the 12th house lord, Mercury is fully capable of bringing abroad residence in this period. Business will rise, and more real estate transactions will occur. The native will be making more money from various sources. Even Mother and Father will bring financial help whenever required.
Domestic peace will prevail, and a family function will bring distant relatives home. Marriage quality will improve, and good times will be spent with the life partner. Children will also respond well and will be doing well in their respective lives. Health of the native will become better than earlier times, and mental peace will prevail. Native will be thinking deep and will pick up a new subject to increase knowledge.
Remedy - Native should worship Maa Matangi with the full procedure.
Effects For Scorpio Ascendant
For Scorpio ascendant planet Mercury is the most malefic planet due to ownership over the 8th and the 11th house. Mercury overall rules over the following significantions for them:
- Longevity.
- Chronic illness.
- In laws.
- Spouse income.
- Secrets.
- Travel by sea.
- Gains.
- Fame.
- Elder siblings.
- Uncles.
Mercury transit in Aquarius will be happening over the 3rd house of courage, siblings, short distance travel, arms and strength.
Stagnation at the career will lead to a change in job or organization. Natives can choose early retirement provided the dasha is indicating the same. Things will go up and down, and neither success nor defeat will remain the same. Frequent travels will be happening, which will lead to an exhausted mind and body.
Natives in business will need to watch over documentations, and chances of errors are high now. There will be a lack of efforts and courage to make a career move. Stagnation will start to come by the end of this transit. Relationships will add to the ongoing frustrations; the native will face a lack of communication with the spouse, and miscommunication can happen at the same time.
Arguments with the Father are quite possible, and in inheritance-related matters, his support will not come. The native will need to be careful while driving, and placement of Ketu or Rahu in the 3rd house can lead to accidents. Older ones will have to watch for life-threatening issues.
Remedy - Native should donate Peacock feathers in Krishna temples on Wednesdays.
Effects For Sagittarius Ascendant
For Sagittarius ascendant natives, planet Mercury is lord of the 7th and the 10th house and rules over the following significantions for them:
- Spouse.
- Maraka.
- Business partner.
- Marriage.
- Career.
- Status.
- Dignity.
- Father's wealth.
- Karma.
- Knees.
Mercury transit in Capricorn will be happening over their 2nd house which rules over family, earnings, morals and food intake.
This transit of Mercury will bring positive news on the career and will favor fields such as singing, cooking, banking, catering, etc. The native will be seeing more income and sales. At the workplace, the environment will be good, and there will be better responses from co-workers, and seniors will favor the native more now.
Financial gains from the spouse, in-laws, or through a family member are seen. Family business will pick up, and the native can get more share in it. Savings will increase, and more investments will be made. This period is auspicious for learning a trade or a hobby.
Relationship-wise, this period will bring good news on account of child birth to a sibling. With the spouse, the relationship will improve, but the native may not get the expected amount of love or romance. Its impact on health is moderate in nature. The transit house of Mercury has marka functions and Mercury is also a maraka planet. Which means there can be sickness or injury to the native. Existing health issues will need more attention and a serious look. Placement of Ketu, Venus, or Rahu in the 2nd house will lead to more issues in the health area.
Remedy - Native should make the ascendant lord Jupiter strong via a Jyotish quality Yellow sapphire in the index finger or the right hand.
Effects For Capricorn Ascendant
For Capricorn ascendant, planet Mercury is lord of the 6th and the 9th house and is an auspicious planet for them. It rules over the following significantions for them:
- Enemies.
- Debts.
- Health.
- Ability to heal.
- Injury.
- Maternal relations.
- Luck.
- Teacher.
- Religion.
- Long distance travels.
The transit of Mercury will be happening over the 1st house which seems to be very auspicious for the natives of this rising ascendant sign.
There will be a rise in income and wealth, the native will become lucky, and will achieve a new position at the workplace. Promotion can also happen, and the environment at the workplace will be soothing. Existing issues will resolve, and seniors will favor the native more now.
Legal matters won't be there anymore. Mercury will bless the native with sharpness and diplomacy to win arguments and enemies. New associates will be made, and the native will gain favor from them. Business skills will improve, and the native can do a short course related to speculation or to learn a subject to make money in the future. Educational endeavors will be such, and the native is going to perform very well in them. Love affairs can happen, and it can lead to marriage also. The dasha of marriage-giving planet will bring good news to unmarried ones.
Childbirth is also seen, and it is going to be smooth and without many risks. The native will be making more friends and will indulge in outings and vacations. Health of the native will become better now, and existing issues will sort out without much hassles. Mentally, the native will be at his best and will learn new subjects which will bring new insights into life.
Remedy - Native should wear a Jyotish quality Green Emerald on the smallest finger of the right hand.
Effects For Aquarius Ascendant
For Aquarius ascendant planet Mercury is lord of the 6th and the 8th house. Mercury nature is benefic for them and it rules over the following significantions for them:
- Victory over enemies.
- Debts.
- Maternal relations.
- Health.
- Immunity.
- Injuries.
- In laws.
- Occult.
- Longevity
- Spouse earnings.
Planet Mercury in its transit in Capricorn will enter the 12th house of expenses, abroad, sleep, dreams and isolation.
An opportunity abroad for a project in abroad. Favorable relocation will also happen. Those who shifted recently will start to get settled in a new environment now. There will be more supportive environments for education abroad. Expenses will rise on account of house renovation, car repairs.
If Ketu, Rahu is present in their 12th house then chances of theft or fraud are seen. Natives in a toxic relationship will find the situation more hard now. The environment at home won't be good either, and clashes with Father and elder members can happen. There are chances of arguments with the spouse, especially when the 7th lord Sun is afflicted in the natal horoscope.
The native will be seeing issues in the skin and eyes, the nervous system will also give a tough time. There is a possibility of hospitalization also if the native is in dasha of malefic Mars afflicted Rahu or Ketu.
Remedy - Mercury should be pacified via the donation of green vegetables to needy people.
Effects For Pisces Ascendant
For Pisces Ascendant, planet Mercury is lord of the 4th and the 7th house and rules over following significantions for them:
- Home.
- House.
- Domestic peace.
- Mother.
- Mental Peace.
- Luxury.
- Spouse.
- Marriage.
- Business partner.
- Maraka.
Now the native will be in the process of buying a house or an expensive item like a car or something luxurious. There will be a supportive environment in the family, and loved ones will see growth in their individual lives.
The quality of married life will improve, and issues with the spouse will be resolved. Mercury transit will allow them to communicate better, leading to effective communication. Natives can find their future spouse in this timeframe, provided Dasha, the 7th house lord, is running in the natal horoscope.
Natives will have success with speculation activities. The health of the mother will also improve, and the overall standard of living will improve. There can be an event at the workplace that will boost the position of career and reputation. Co-workers will respond well to the native and will collaborate in better ways. Business will bring more gains, and partnerships will suit better than before.
Mercury will perform better in health areas, and the native will see a spike in energy levels and will be able to get relief from existing health issues as well. Skin and hair will look more healthy, and their overall appearance will become better. Native mental health will become better, and the optimistic approach Native will take now.
Remedy Natives should recite Vishnusahahtranam daily to get the good effects of this transit.
Read effects of other transits of Mercury in 2024
- Mercury Transit In Aquarius On 20th February 2024
- Mercury Transit In Pisces On March 7, 2024
- Mercury Retrograde On 1st April In Aries Sign
- Mercury transit in Gemini on June 14, 2024
- Mercury transit in Cancer on June 29, 2024
- Mercury Transit In Leo On 19th July 2024
- Mercury Transit In Virgo Sign On 23rd September 2024
- Effects Of Mercury Transit In Scorpio On October 29, 2024