Usual Effects of Mercury in 7th House

Mercury in 7th house can make you a businessperson who trades in goods, is into import/export, sells and buys goods. Mercury in this house will give you the skill to deal with others with a business attitude. Mercury is the significator of business and most merchants from those selling mangoes to dealing with import and export have their Mercury in the 7th house. You can even become an attorney who deals with intellectual and calculative aspects. You can become an expert on how to draft contracts. You can become a successful counsellor on marriage addressing matters of the courthouse and legal issues.

The wealth you make is also the art of making business. You can do business through your own effort and courage if Mercury is placed in the 7th house. Mercury is a twin energy, which means your partner can also help you out in your business or profession. Mercury’s intellect and logical mind could turn this partnership into a business deal. You are a romantic person but will be too busy in your own calculative world and never allow your romantic nature to shine. But, yes, you need a partner with whom you can communicate. Hence, it will be better if you and your partner are business savvy.

You are a very good communicator and, especially in business, you can be an influential personality. You can be a philosophical communicator, legal communicator, sales or business communicator. Your whole life is about communication and speech. But that depends upon other planets’ influence. This placement of Mercury makes you expect that your partner should involve in your business too. If that doesn’t work, then your relationship will deteriorate and there will be disharmony in the relationship.

Positive Mercury

A positive Mercury in the 7th house gives you many possibilities to make money and financial gains in terms of wealth and fortune. It also gives you a space between you and your partner wherein you are free to exchange your thoughts. You both will believe in forgiving each other and moving forward rather than arguing on petty things for countless hours. Your relationship is characterised by love and attachment. You both will have lot of similarities which will help you personally and professionally. You show great enthusiasm when it comes to trading and business and will achieve huge profitable outcomes. Besides you are a good negotiator and hold huge grasping powers and excellent communication.

Negative Mercury

A negative Mercury in the 7th house will make you crave to be in a relationship as you have so much to share and communicate. Despite a huge social circle, you would feel incomplete without your beloved. This will make you unhappy and sad. You handle each and every relationship through a microscopic view but when it’s your turn, you are unable to handle it. You are indecisive and cannot commit to anyone. You will always weigh the pros and cons of people and events, without the satisfaction of closure. This attitude will affect your business and financial realities.

Some notable sign placements for Mercury in 7th House

• Gemini-Mercury: It will bless you with good communication skills and the power to influence many clients in your business and professional field. Your spouse will be supportive and you will spend good time with each other. You will receive fame and wealth in life.
• Virgo-Mercury: It might make you settle abroad for professional growth and make money there. You will be recognised in your field of profession and will earn respect and money out of it. Because of your critical attitude, your marital area needs more focus.
• Pisces-Mercury: Mercury is an intellectual planet and does not like to thrive on emotions. Hence, this position can create ups and downs in your marital life because of irrational behaviour. You may also face commitment issues in your relationship.

Retrograde Mercury in 7th House

Retrograde Mercury will impact your communication skills. Your relationship will be affected by your unexpected and rude behaviour. You will face struggles and many ups and downs in your career and end up in legal issues with your partner. You have immense argumentative capacity and go on till you prove your point; this might end up in a fight.

Combust Mercury in 7th House

Combust Mercury in 7th house will increase your internal agony vis-à-vis your relationship. It will make you expect a lot from others; and you will end up cribbing and complaining. You will not get many opportunities in your field and always feel jealous of others’ growth. You will pick up fights easily with your partners and will spend time sulking and arguing.

Common Yoga positions possible with Mercury in 7th House

• Bhadra Yoga: This yoga forms when Mercury is in its own sign or is exalted and posited in ‘kendra’. It gives you good oratory skills, high intelligence and photographic memory.

Famous people with Mercury in 7th House

• MS Dhoni (Indian Cricketer): A right-handed wicket-keeper batsman, India won a World Cup under his leadership, amongst a host of other trophies. Widely recognised as one of the greatest cricketers from India, Dhoni also has a keen business sense. He has investments in a diverse range of companies - auto, sports, food & beverages, and owns more than 200 gyms across India.
• Rockfeller (American Business Magnate & Philanthropist): Recognised widely as the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person in modern history, Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company and controlled 90% of all oil in the United States at his peak.
• Narendra Modi (Indian Politician): He is the 14th Prime Minister of India and was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he is the longest serving prime minister from a non-Congress Party in India. In 2016, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, London unveiled a wax statue of Modi.
• Mukesh Ambani (Indian Business Magnate): He is the chairman, managing director and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Ltd., a Fortune Global 500 company. According to Forbes and Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ambani’s net worth was estimated at around USD 95.4 billion as of May 2022, making him the second richest person in Asia and India and the 9th richest person in the world.

Other notable people with Mercury in 7th House

• Hugh Hefner (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Playboy)
• Rajesh Khanna (Indian Actor)

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