भद्र योग
Bhadra Yoga
Mercury in own sign or exalted, in a kendra. Intellect, eloquence, business.
Classical reading
One of the Pancha Mahapurusha. Forms when Mercury occupies its own signs (Gemini, Virgo) — Virgo is also Mercury's exaltation — while sitting in a kendra. Classical reading: intellectual brilliance, eloquence, business acumen, lifelong learning capacity, and a youthfulness that persists into older age. Bhadra (auspicious / gentle) reflects Mercury's adaptable, communicative essence.
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