Mercury transit in Cancer (22nd June - 30th August 2025 ) | Monthly Transit

Let us understand, What Mercury is?

Mercury, the planet often referred to as 'Vidyakarka' or significator of education, communication and intelligence, plays a key role in analyzing various aspects of life. Mercury is associated with knowledge, languages, commerce, science, art, witty speech, fine command of vocabulary, good conversational skills, Networking skills, and diplomacy.

It also represents mathematics, accounts, economics, banking, printing, journalism, and data/ information.

How much time Mercury going to stay in cancer sign?

Mercury started its 2 months journey in Cancer sign from 22nd June 2025 and will end its journey on 30th August 2025.

In between, from 18th July to 11th August 2025, Mercury is going to be Retrograde and will remain in cancer sign during this period.

In last leg, it will remain direct from 11th August 2025 to 30th August 2025 in Cancer sign.

Know what is Cancer sign and how mercury is going to behave there?

The Cancer being the watery sign is highly emotional, intuitive, sensitive, caring, loving, a typical family people who protects what matters them most and usually gets nervous quickly.

With the mercury being the planet of communication and intelligence, your communication will be more emotional, sensitive and intuitive in nature. You will have desire to connect with your loved ones at deeper levels through past memories and true feelings. Your focus will be at home and at your loved ones. you will have courage to say what you genuinely feel. You will have lot of self-talk and will be honest to yourself during this transit. Your decisions will have an element of sympathy.

Mercury Retrograde Effect

Stock Market direction can change suddenly, there can be a loss of data, Server issues can crop up, a misunderstanding while communicating important matters can happen. Double check everything during that period.

How is this transit going to effect for all 12 signs? 

Please consider your Ascendant (Lagna) sign for the predictions below:

Aries - As Mercury transiting your 4th house, your focus will be more towards your home and peace. You will start resolving the family disputes through emotional conversations while having family discussions. You will be very smart while dealing with the colleagues at the workplace.

Taurus - Mercury transiting your 3rd house, your focus will be more towards learning, focusing on communication and short travel. You will start thinking creatively and can start writing some like blog, daily journal. A good time to speak to your siblings and resolve the disputes. Efforts will be required in money matters.

Gemini - Mercury transiting your 2nd house, your focus will be more towards money and family. You will be more emotional towards your money and possessions. Your actions related to investments will have an emotional angle. You will start valuing your family.

Cancer - Mercury transiting your 1st house, your focus will be at yourself (your own self worth). You will express your inner thoughts with sensitivity and emotionally while having interaction with others. You may find yourself speaking openly and strongly about your desires and concerns.

Leo - Mercury transiting your 12th house, your focus will be on having introspection. It is good time to have self-talk and have a reflective conversation with yourself or your Guru. This will you to win over your past emotional experiences. Those who are looking for a foreign work or income can receive an offer. Avoid Investments during this period.

Virgo - Mercury transiting your 11th house, your focus will be at income and networking. You will feel emotionally connected to your friend circle. Extra income is on cards during this time Career will be good.

Libra - Mercury transiting your 10th house, your focus will be at career. You will communicate about your professional goals openly with your colleagues and competitors. You will get recognition at your workplace specially from foreign projects. An additional responsibility can be given to you at the workplace.

Scorpio- Mercury transiting your 9th house, your focus will be at higher education and long-distance travel. You will have urge to study about the hidden knowledge. This is a great time to speak up. You can also act as a mentor for someone. Income from shared resources is foreseen.

Sagittarious- Mercury transiting your 8th house, your focus will be at hidden knowledge and shared resources. There can be a gain through managing shared resources or inheritance. Excellent for people working in asset management companies. You have urge to dig deep in the hidden world of knowledge. You will be more analytical in your thought process. You can act as a advisor to somebody related to Insurance and investments.

Capricorn- Mercury transiting your 7th house, your focus will be at relationships and business. There can be gain from business partnerships and one can enter into collaboration for very short period. This can also instigate health related talks with your spouse/partner. There will be a mixed results due to the lordship of 6th house.

Aquarius- Mercury transiting your 6th house, your focus will be at your daily routine and wellness. You will be putting more focus on maintaining your work life balance. You should work smartly and use your creativity at your workplace. Avoid speculation when it comes to money related matters. You should take extra care of your health. 

Pisces- Mercury transiting your 5th house, your focus will be at creativity, romance and decision making. Good time for people in people in media, education, trading, broking or creative fields. Gain from partnerships. You will feel well connected with your social circle. Investments can generate good returns during this period.

The Karma Theory | Actions and their Consequences

The Karma Theory

What is Karma?

The word Karma (कर्म) comes from the Sanskrit root “Kri,” meaning “to act” or “to do.” It’s the principle of cause and effect—every action we take generates a corresponding result. But Karma isn’t just about rewards and punishments; it’s about understanding our choices and their consequences.

The Three Types of Karma

According to the Vedic scriptures, Karma is categorized into three types:

1. Sanchita Karma – The accumulated karma from all past lives that has yet to manifest.

2. Prarabdha Karma – The portion of past karma that is currently shaping our life experiences, including our birth and circumstances. Prarabdha Karma is the driving force behind the current life’s experiences. It's what shapes a person's birth, family, health, and challenges. It’s said that certain events in life are not random, but are based on the actions we performed in past lives.

3. Kriyamana (Agami) Karma – The karma we create in this life, which will influence our future. Agami Karma is particularly important in the context of spiritual growth because it highlights the role of free will and conscious action. By performing dharmic (righteous) actions, one can create positive Agami Karma, reducing future suffering and leading towards liberation (moksha).

This means that while some aspects of our life are influenced by past actions, we still have the power to shape our future through present choices.

Let me explain this by a different analogy of an archer and arrows

• Sanchita Karma – A quiver full of arrows (all accumulated karma).

• Prarabdha Karma – The arrow already released (destiny unfolding in this life).

• Agami Karma – The arrow we are about to shoot (new karma we create through our present actions).

Even though we cannot recall an arrow that has already been shot (Prarabdha), we can choose how we release the next one, influencing our future. This is why self-awareness, dharma (righteous living), and spiritual practices are emphasized—to create positive Agami Karma and eventually break the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).

The Law of Cause and Effect

The Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu texts, highlights the inescapable consequences of our actions. In Chapter 4, Verse 17, Lord Krishna says:

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मण: |

अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गति:

This means that one must understand not only action but also inaction and wrongful action. True wisdom lies in knowing when and how to act while remaining unattached to the results.

Free Will and Responsibility

Hindu philosophy acknowledges the role of destiny (Prarabdha Karma), but it also emphasizes free will. We are not just passive recipients of fate; we have the power to make conscious choices that shape our future. Every action today plants the seed for tomorrow.

The Power of Intention (Bhava)

It’s not just about what we do but why we do it. The Vedic scriptures teach that intention plays a crucial role in the karmic outcome. Actions performed selflessly or as an offering to the Divine do not create binding karma. This aligns with the concept of Karma Yoga, the path of selfless action described in the Bhagavad Gita.

Karma and Rebirth

The law of Karma underpins the cycle of Samsara—the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Our accumulated Karma dictates our circumstances in future lives, including our family, socio-economic status, and even spiritual opportunities.

How to Transcend Karma

The ultimate goal in Hindu philosophy is to attain Moksha—liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Here’s how:

• Karma Yoga – Perform selfless actions without attachment to results.

• Align with Dharma – Live righteously and fulfill your duties.

• Practice Bhakti (Devotion) – Surrender to the Divine to transcend past karma.

• Engage in Meditation & Reflection – Develop awareness of your thoughts and actions.

• Embrace Acceptance – Accept life’s experiences as a reflection of past karma and learn from them.

Scriptures That Discuss Karma

Several ancient texts discuss the law of Karma:

• Bhagavad Gita – Teaches Karma Yoga and detachment from results.

• Upanishads – Offer deep insights into Karma and its relation to the soul.

• Manusmriti – Provides ethical guidelines for right action.

• Mahabharata – Contains stories illustrating Karma in action.

• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Discusses Karma in the context of spiritual growth.

Practical Takeaways

To integrate Karma theory into your daily life:

• Engage in selfless service – Help others without expecting anything in return.

• Be mindful of your actions – Your choices shape your future.

• Align with Dharma – Fulfill your responsibilities with sincerity.

• Accept life’s events with equanimity – Everything happens for a reason.

• Focus on spiritual growth – Move beyond material attachments.

The Yogakarka | A Planet with an exceptional strength

In Vedic Astrology, a "Yogakaraka" refers to a single planet that gains exceptional strength and promises significant beneficial results in a horoscope.

Rule of formation:

A planet that is the lord of both a Kendra (quadrant: 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) and a Trikona (trine: 1st, 5th, 9th houses). The relationship between the lords of Kendras and Trikonas is known as Yoga, which gives exceptionally auspicious results.

If Rahu or Ketu occupy a Kendra or a Trikona and are related to a Trikona lord (if in a Kendra) or a Kendra lord (if in a Trikona), they can become Yoga karakas.

Planets as Yogakarakas for Specific Ascendants (Lagnas):

Mars: Becomes a Yoga karaka for Cancer and Leo ascendants. For Cancer ascendant, Mars owns the 5th and 10th house and for Leo ascendant, it owns 4th and 9th house.

Saturn: Becomes a Yoga karaka for Libra and Taurus ascendants. For Libra ascendant, Saturn owns the 4th and 5th house and for Taurus ascendants, it owns 9th and 10th house.

Venus: Becomes a Yoga karaka for Capricorn and Aquarius ascendants. For Capricorn ascendant, Mars owns the 5th and 10th house and for Aquarius ascendant, it owns 4th and 9th house.

Exceptions to the rule above:

Jupiter, Mercury, Sun and Moon never become a Yoga karaka planet for any ascendant.

Jupiter and Mercury both own the Kendra houses which form the Kendradhipathi Dosha in Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini and Virgo ascendants, and don't fulfill the condition of the Yoga Karaka planet. 

Sun and moon are luminaries and own only single sign don't fulfill the criteria for the Yoga Karaka planet.

In a nutshell, only 50% of the rising signs have the Yoga Karaka planet. Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces don't have any Yoga karaka planet.

Results:

Yoga karaka planet confers excellent results during its dasha (major planetary period) and antardasha (sub-period). Yogakaraka planet is a great indicator of good fortune, success, and positive results, particularly when the planets involved are strong and well-placed in the horoscope. A native can reach at extreme heights during its dasha and antardasha.

A Yoga karaka planet even if it is placed in 6th,8th and 12th houses (Dusthana houses) gives good results.

Maharishi Parashara and his key contributions | Vedic Astrology

Maharishi Parashara and his key contributions

Family and Lineage:

Vasistha is the manasaputra (mind-born son) of Lord Brahma and the family priest of King Dasharatha (Father of lord Rama). He had his first son Shakti rishi with his devoted wife is Arundhati. He had total 100 sons. His grandson is Maharishi Parashara, who was born to Shakti Rishi and his wife Adrishyanti.

Maharishi Parashara was the father of Veda Vyasa (also known as Krishna-Dwaipayana), who compiled the Mahabharata, Vedas and Srimad Bhagavatam.

Parashara was a devoted follower of Shiva and received numerous boons from the deity. He once initiated an angry Yagna to destroy Rudhira and demons (Rakshasa) due to their evil acts, but he ceased it on intervention of Vasistha.

Maharishi Pulastya, the Guru and forefather of the Rakshasa, acknowledged Parashara's act of forgiveness by bestowing upon him knowledge of all Shastras.

Significant work

Parashara's most significant work is the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Bible of Vedic Astrology). This shastra contains thousands of slokas (verses) which forms the fundamental basis of astrological teaching.

Laghu Parashari (also known as Jataka Chandrika or Ududaya Pradeepa), is a concise work derived from the principles of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. It condenses Parashari principles concerning Dasa-Bhukti (planetary period-subperiod) results into 42 slokas.

Parashara's astrological knowledge is known as Jyotisha which is described as one of the Vedanga of the Vedas and is traditionally divided into three main parts:

• Hora (Natal astrology), which is used to predict the timing of events based on planetary positions and specific rules.
• Ganita (Mathematical astrology), which deals with mathematical aspects like planetary movements and strengths.
• Samhita (Mundane astrology), which refers to a collection of general predictions, including mundane and meteorological aspects, basically used for prediction for masses.

Astaadasa Vidyas, is taught by Surya to Hanuman. This list includes:

4 Vedas:

• Rigveda
• Yajurveda
• Saamaveda
• Atharvaveda

6 Vedanga:

• Siksha (Pronunciation) - Nose
• Vyaakarana (Grammar) - Senses
• Chandas (Vedic parameter) - Foot
• Nirukta (Explanation of words) - Ears
• Jyotisha (Astronomy/astrology) – Eyes
• Kalpa (Religious rites) - Hands

4 Upangas:

• Meemamsa
• Nyaaya Sabda
• Dharma shastras
• Puranas

 4 Upvedas:

• Artha shashtra (Ancient thesis on political science and military strategy)
• Ayurveda (Knowledge related to life, longevity and use of herbs)
• Dhanurveda (Science, Knowledge of bow arrow and archery)
• Ghandharva (Ancient classic Sanskrit, theater, music, art and dances)

Key Contributions

A) Vimshottari Dasha: As an originator of the Vimshottari Dasha system, the most widely used planetary period system in Vedic astrology. This 120-year cycle is crucial for timing events which its use through Mahadasha (major period), Antardasha (sub-period), and Pratyantardasha (sub-sub-period), and for deeper analysis, Sookshma (sub-sub-sub-period) and Prana dashas (sub-sub-sub-sub-period).

B) Divisional Charts (Vargas): Parashara credited with concept of 16 divisional charts (Shodashvarga), including the minute Nadi Amsa (1/150th part of a sign). He gave the specific methods for constructing and interpreting each varga charts:

• Rasi Chart (D-1): This is the fundamental birth horoscope, showing the overall planetary positions and their general effects.
• Hora (D-2): Divides each sign into two 15° halves, used for wealth related matters. In this system, only Cancer and Leo signs appears, with planetary placements indicating wealth through parental blessings.
• Drekkana (D-3): Divides each sign into three 10° parts. It is used to assess sibling relationships and can offer insights into past and future lives.
• Chaturthamsha (D-4): A Kendra (quadrant) chart, associated with happiness and destiny.
• Saptamsha (D-7): Divides each sign into seven parts. it is specifically designed for studying matters related to children and grandchildren.
• Navamsha (D-9): A cyclical chart with four methods of casting and specifically designed for studying spouse and marriage related matters. 
• Dashamsha (D-10): This chart divides each sign into 10 parts of 3° each. It is important for studying profession, achievements in career, destiny trend, honor, and success
• Dwadashamsha (D-12): A 1/12th division, also called Suryamsha, signifying parents and grandparents and well-being.
• Shodasamsa (D-16): This chart divides each sign into 16 parts of 1°52'30" each. It is used for analyzing conveyances and general happiness
• Vimshamsha (D-20): An upasana (worship) chart, divided into 20 equal parts, used for spiritual inclination.
• Chaturvimshamsha (D-24): This chart divides each sign into 24 parts of 1°15' each. It is seen for education, learning, and academic achievements.
• Saptavimshamsha (D-27): This chart is also known as Bhamsa and is used for analyzing strength and weakness.
• Trimshamsha (D-30): This chart divides each sign into 30 parts, with varying degrees for different planet rulerships. It is seen for evils and ill-luck.
• Khavedamsha (D-40): This chart divides each sign into 40 parts of 0°45' each. It is seen for auspicious and inauspicious indications
• Akshayvedamsha (D-45): This chart is used for all general indications.
• Shashtiamsha (D-60): This chart divides each sign into 60 parts of 0°30' each. It is seen for general auspiciousness and inauspicious indications.

C) Ashtakvarga System: This independent and unique system of Indian astrology is referred in the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. It measures the benefic and malefic energies (bindus and rekhas) generated by planets.

D) Planetary Classifications: He also categorized planets into "Poorna Paramatmamsa" (Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu) and "Jeevamsa Samanvit" (Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Ketu), defining their roles in divine incarnations.

Planets and Avatars | Dasha Avatars

                         ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय                              

                   Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

             "I bow to Lord Vasudeva, the Supreme Being."

In Hindu mythology, the concept of the "Dasha Avatars" refers to the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu, who descends in various forms to restore dharma and cosmic balance.

According to Maharishi Parāśara, in the Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra, nine of these Avatars are associated with specific planetary influences, each reflecting divine qualities and functions as following:

1. Lord Rama: Sun

2. Lord Krishna: Moon (The Moon is also associated with Rohini, which is the birth Nakshatra of Lord Krishna).

3. Lord Narasimha: Mars

4. Lord Buddha: Mercury (Buddha is described as teaching non-violence)

5. Lord Vamana: Jupiter (Vamana is described as a pygmy avatar who asked King Bali for three steps of land and lord Vamana measured the universe in two steps, therefore, Bali had to offer his head for placing the third step)

6. Lord Parashurama: Venus

7. Lord Koorma (Tortoise): Saturn

8. Lord Varaha (Pig): Rahu

9. Lord Matsya (Fish): Ketu

Kalki is identified as the tenth avatara (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, yet to manifest in the Kaliyuga to destroy evil and restore righteousness. Kalki is depicted riding a white horse named Devadatta, often wielding a flaming sword.

Maharishi Parashar further distinguished between "Poorna Parmatmansha Avatars" and "Jeevams Samanvit Avatars" as follows:

1. Poorna Parmatmansha Avatars

Avatars with complete essence of the Supreme Being.

Avatar	Planet              Qualities

Rama

Sun

Dharma, Kingship, Solar leadership

Krishna

Moon

Devotion, Love, Compassion

Narasimha

Mars

Protection, Righteous Anger

Varaha

Rahu

Cosmic Restoration,transformative power

When these planets are strong, well-placed and aspected in a birth chart, they bestow Prabhuta (eminence, authority, leadership, divine purpose).

2. Jeevams Samanvit Avatars

Avatars blended with the soul of a Jiva (individual being).

Avatar	Planet                  Qualities

Vamana

Mercury

Wisdom, Diplomacy

Parashurama

Venus

Devotion, Conflict

Buddha

Jupiter

Enlightenment, Ethics

Kurma

Saturn

Endurance, Duty

Matsya              Ketu

Liberation, spirituality

When these planets are strongly placed, they bless the native with deep wisdom, discipline and spiritual power.

Mercury, Moon and Money

In Vedic astrology, Mercury doesn't like Moon. 

Reason: 

Moon abducted Tara, wife of Guru Jupiter, and by their union of Tara & Moon, mercury was born. Mercury knowing this illegitimate reason of his birth does not like his father moon.

💰 Money 💰= Mercury 

     Emotions = Moon

You may be emotional about money,

Money is not emotional about you.

Impact: 

If you are emotional about investments, then you are not going to do well.