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 02, 2028 at 08:55 PM IST | Direct |
| 2 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | March 09, 2028 at 10:06 AM IST | Direct |
| 3 | Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | March 28, 2028 at 01:50 PM IST | Direct |
| 4 | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | April 12, 2028 at 11:48 PM IST | Direct |
| 5 | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Venus | April 27, 2028 at 08:18 PM IST | Direct |
| 6 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | July 05, 2028 at 05:02 PM IST | Direct |
| 7 | Karka (Cancer) | Moon | July 21, 2028 at 02:38 PM IST | Direct |
| 8 | Simha (Leo) | Sun | August 05, 2028 at 07:40 AM IST | Direct |
| 9 | Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | August 23, 2028 at 01:24 PM IST | Direct |
| 10 | Tula (Libra) | Venus | October 30, 2028 at 08:30 AM IST | Direct |
| 11 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Mars | November 17, 2028 at 06:45 PM IST | Direct |
| 12 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | December 06, 2028 at 10:03 PM IST | Direct |
| 13 | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | December 26, 2028 at 10:13 PM IST | Direct |
Period of apparent backward motion — review, delays, reconsideration in Budh-ruled areas.
When Mercury is too close to Sun — its power diminishes.