Mercury (Budh) represents intelligence, communication, business, and analytical thinking. FEAT Element: 5
Exact date and IST time when Mercury enters each zodiac sign.
| # | Rashi (Sign) | Lord | Date & Time (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | January 10, 2027 at 12:37 AM IST | Direct |
| 2 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | January 28, 2027 at 03:34 AM IST | Direct |
| 3 | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | February 24, 2027 at 04:40 AM IST | ↺ Retro |
| 4 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | March 12, 2027 at 05:07 AM IST | Direct |
| 5 | Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | April 05, 2027 at 04:16 PM IST | Direct |
| 6 | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | April 22, 2027 at 08:12 AM IST | Direct |
| 7 | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Venus | May 06, 2027 at 12:36 PM IST | Direct |
| 8 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | May 23, 2027 at 06:32 PM IST | Direct |
| 9 | Karka (Cancer) | Moon | July 30, 2027 at 06:31 PM IST | Direct |
| 10 | Simha (Leo) | Sun | August 14, 2027 at 11:53 AM IST | Direct |
| 11 | Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | August 31, 2027 at 02:01 AM IST | Direct |
| 12 | Tula (Libra) | Venus | September 21, 2027 at 06:20 PM IST | Direct |
| 13 | Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | October 21, 2027 at 08:12 AM IST | ↺ Retro |
| 14 | Tula (Libra) | Venus | November 05, 2027 at 05:11 PM IST | Direct |
| 15 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Mars | November 26, 2027 at 12:29 AM IST | Direct |
| 16 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | December 15, 2027 at 02:06 AM IST | Direct |
Period of apparent backward motion — review, delays, reconsideration in Budh-ruled areas.
When Mercury is too close to Sun — its power diminishes.