Mercury transit in Scorpio: Know which zodiac sign will get financial benefits

Mercury is called the prince of planets who blesses a person with intelligence, knowledge, thinking ability and better reasoning ability and good communication skills.

Edited By: Sonia Dham

Last Updated : 28 December 2023, 01:15 PM IST

Mercury is going to go retrograde in Scorpio on December 28, 2023 at 11:07 am, according to the Hindu Panchang. The change in the movement of Mercury will bring both positive and negative results for the zodiac signs.

According to Acharya Dr Vikramaditya, this transit of Mercury is going to be very auspicious for many people. While many people may have to face losses.

In astrology, Mercury is called the prince of planets who blesses a person with intelligence, knowledge, thinking ability and better reasoning ability and good communication skills. Bad Mercury affects the person's intelligence, learning ability, alertness, speech and language etc.

Let’s see how this transit is going to make overall effect on everything around us:

Worldwide effect of Mercury's transit in Scorpio:

The risk of infectious diseases will increase
Medical and research sector will boom
The world will be surprised by mysterious forces
There will be huge fluctuations in the stock market

In Vedic astrology, Mercury, the planet who is responsible for intelligence and growth, is going to transit in Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac in its retrograde state. However, this transit it will not be in the same condition for a long time because after this, Mercury will change its movement again on January 2, 2024 and will move direct and will again change its zodiac sign on January 7, 2024 and will transit in Sagittarius.

Even though the transit of Mercury is happening for a short time, its effect will be seen in different ways on all the 12 zodiac signs.

In Vedic astrology, Mercury is considered to be the most youthful and beautiful planet among all the planets, representing intelligence, better reasoning ability and good communication skills. Among all the planets, after the Moon, Mercury is considered to be the smallest and fastest moving planet. In astrology, Mercury is considered as sensitive as the moon.

The fortunes of these zodiac signs will change

Taurus: There can be financial gains due to the transit of Mercury. People of Taurus zodiac sign associated with business will have chances of making profits during this period. This time will also be good for you from health point of view. You will also get new opportunities in the field of career.

Cancer: Mercury's zodiac change will prove auspicious for Cancer people. Your hard work in the last few days will bear fruit during this period and you may get beneficial results. Also, any wish of yours may get fulfilled.

Scorpio: Lord Mercury can bring happiness for the people of Scorpio zodiac. This will be a good time for business and there may be opportunities for progress in business. There will be new opportunities in career.

Sagittarius: This transit will provide financial benefits to Sagittarius people. Good results can be seen in career and business. The family environment will remain pleasant and peaceful. Time will also be good from health point of view.

Capricorn: The transit of Mercury is going to be beneficial for the people of Capricorn. During this period, people preparing for competitive exams can get success. This transit of planets is expected to be auspicious for people associated with research.

Aquarius: The transit of Mercury can bring good news for the people of Aquarius zodiac sign. Due to the effect of this transit, you may get success at the workplace. With this, there will be an atmosphere of happiness in the house.

Worldwide effects of this transit

Research and Development

The transit of Mercury in Scorpio may promote research and development in various fields, especially in the engineering field.
This transit can definitely prove helpful in the research and development field of automobile industries as well.
There is a strong possibility of scientists, engineers and researchers etc. all over the world benefiting from this transit.

Medicine, Business and Counsellor

During this transit, the career of people associated with the fields of doctors, medical and marketing will progress rapidly.
The medical sector will benefit from new research and innovation happening in the medical field.
This transit will prove favourable for people involved in any kind of counselling.
People doing their own business will also get good results. Businesses around the world will grow rapidly and achieve good profits.

Diseases and illnesses

As soon as Mercury transits into the enemy sign i.e. Scorpio, there may be a sudden increase in various types of infections.
Viruses like pneumonia, typhoid, jaundice may increase.
Skin diseases and allergies related to skin irritation and itching can make people suffer rapidly.
Not only this, during the transit of Mercury, problems related to speech may also increase.

Stock Market Prediction

The transit of Mercury has the potential to influence the stock market to a great extent.
Hospital management, automobile, telecommunication, media and broadcasting industries are likely to see tremendous growth with a one-way trend.
Growth is also expected in Transport Corporation.
Public sector and pharma sector can also perform well in their respective fields.
According to stock market predictions, the insurance sector and research and development sector will also be able to perform well.

(This information has been collected after consulting Acharya Dr Vikramaditya.)