Wednesday
बुधवार • Budhavara
"Day of Mercury (Intelligence)"
Ruler: Mercury
Earth (Prithvi)
North
Rajasic
Budha (Mercury/Intelligence) + Vara (day) = Day ruled by Mercury
Ruler
Mercury
Primary Deity
Lord Vishnu
Element
Earth (Prithvi)
Direction
North
Guna
Rajasic
Nature
Mixed/Dual (Mishra/Dvisvabhava)
Temperament
Cold, Dry, Neutral (takes nature of associated planets)
Tattva
Prithvi (Earth)
Lord Vishnu
Budha (Mercury) is the son of Chandra (Moon) and Tara. He represents intellect and learning. Lord Vishnu, the preserver, shares Mercury's qualities of balance and wisdom.
Secondary Deities
Lord Ganesha
Goddess Saraswati
Correspondences
Color
Primary:
Green
Secondary Colors
Light Green
Parrot Green
Mixed/variegated colors
Colors to Avoid
Red
Mercury represents growth, learning, and adaptability
| Gemstone | Emerald (Panna) |
| Alternate Gems | Peridot, Green Tourmaline |
| Gem Weight | Minimum 3.5 Ratti |
| Metal | Bronze, Brass, Mixed metals |
| Grain | Moong Dal (Green Gram) |
| Tree | Apamarga, Vidhara |
| Animal | Parrot, Cat |
| Taste | Mixed/All six tastes |
| Fabric | Cotton, Silk (green) |
Flowers
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Green plants
Durva grass
Body Parts
Nervous system
Skin
Speech organs
Lungs
Hands
Arms
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious Activities
- Education and learning activities — Mercury is the planet of intelligence and learning
- Business transactions and commerce — Mercury rules trade and commerce
- Communication, writing, and publishing — Mercury governs speech and writing
- Signing contracts and agreements — Mercury rules documentation
- Travel (short distance) — Mercury is a movable, quick planet
- Starting new studies or courses — Mercury is the karaka for education
- Medical consultation (not surgery) — Mercury rules diagnosis and analysis
- Accounting and financial analysis — Mercury governs numbers and calculations
- Meeting relatives (maternal uncle) — Mercury is karaka for maternal uncle
- Vishnu and Ganesha worship — Wednesday is sacred to these deities
- Starting IT or technology ventures — Mercury rules technology and communication
- Legal documentation work — Mercury governs written agreements
Inauspicious Activities
- Marriage (in some traditions) — Mercury is a bachelor planet
- Long-term emotional commitments — Mercury is intellectual, not emotional
- Activities requiring pure emotion — Mercury favors logic over feeling
- Heavy physical labor — Mercury rules mind, not muscle
- Agricultural work (in some traditions) — Mercury is not directly connected to agriculture
Hora System
| Ruling Sunrise Hora | Mercury |
| Best Horas | 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd |
| Activities | Business deals, communication, learning, writing, travel |
Hora Sequence (from sunrise)
Mercury
Moon
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Sun
Venus
Remedies & Practices
Daily Practices
- Worship Lord Vishnu or Ganesha
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama
- Offer Durva grass to Ganesha
- Chant Budha mantra 108 times
Donations (Daan)
| Items | Green items, Moong Dal, Green cloth, Emerald, Books |
| Recipient | Scholars, students, or educational institutions |
| Time | Wednesday morning or afternoon |
Fasting (Vrat)
| Type | Budhvar Vrat for Mercury strength |
| Food | Green vegetables, moong dal preparations |
| Avoid | Non-vegetarian food |
Mantras
Beej Mantra
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah
Vedic Mantra
Om Budhaya Namah
Vishnu Mantra
Om Namo Narayanaya
Ganesha Mantra
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Count Mantra
9000 (minimum for full remedy), 108 (daily)
| Clothing | Wear green colored clothes |
| Charity | Donate to educational institutions, libraries, schools |
Health
Focus Areas
Nervous system
Skin
Speech
Lungs
Respiratory system
| Ailments | Nervous disorders, skin diseases, speech problems, lung issues |
| Treatment | Good day for neurological consultations, skin treatments |
| Avoid | Mental stress, overthinking |
Profession
Favorable Professions
- Education and teaching
- Trading and commerce
- Publishing and writing
- Information Technology
- Accounting and finance
- Communication and media
- Astrology and counseling
- Medical practice (diagnosis)
Professional Activities
- Signing business contracts
- Launching publications or books
- Starting new courses
- Website and app launches
Spiritual Practices
- Vishnu Sahasranama recitation
- Ganesha puja with modak
- Budha mantra japa
- Study of scriptures and Vedas
- Saraswati worship
| Temples | Visit Vishnu temples, Ganesha temples |
| Yantra | Budha Yantra, Ganesha Yantra |
| Benefits | Enhanced intelligence, communication skills, business success |
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Budha (Mercury) is the prince of planets, represents intellect, speech, and commerce |
| Jataka Paarijaata | Wednesday is suitable for education, business, and intellectual pursuits |
| Muhurta Chintamani | Budhavara is a Mishra (mixed) day suitable for adaptable activities |
Regional Variations
| North India | Ganesha worship with Durva grass |
| South India | Vishnu worship emphasized |
| Maharashtra | Budha Ashtami special |
| Bengal | Saraswati and learning emphasis |
Modern Relevance
| Office | Best day for presentations, negotiations, signing deals |
| Business | Ideal for launching websites, apps, marketing campaigns |
| Personal | Good for learning new skills, taking courses, reading |
Astronomical Note
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and closest to the Sun. Its orbital period is about 88 Earth days. Due to its proximity to the Sun, Mercury is difficult to observe and appears to move quickly.