MERCURY MAHĀDAŚĀ — UNFAVOURABLE & TIMING: If Mercury be associated with a Malefic, there will be during his Daśā punishment by Government, inimical relations with kinsmen, journey to a foreign country, dependence on others and possibility of urinary troubles. If Mercury be in the 6th, the 8th or the 12th, there will be loss of wealth due to indulgence in lascivious activities, possibility of suffering from rheumatism and jaundice, danger of thefts and malevolence of Government, loss of land and cattle, etc. At the commencement of the Daśā of Mercury, there will be gains of wealth, betterment in the educational sphere, birth of children and happiness. In the middle of the Daśā, there will be recognition from Government. The last part of the Daśā will be distressful.

शुभ दशा के आरम्भ में धन-धान्य व विद्या का लाभ, सुखप्राप्ति, पुत्रादि कल्याण-लाभ, अच्छे मार्ग से धन-लाभ, दशा-मध्य में राज-सम्मान तथा अन्त में दुःख होता है ।