Mercury is the son of Moon and Rohini and therefore called Saumya (son of Soma). It is a neutral planet and therefore, changes according to its placement in sign and house. Being nearest to Sun, mercury is restless and this makes is quick changing and fickle. It has adverse effects when conjuncts with Mars and make the person nervous and insecure. It rules education, writers, businessman, intestines, lungs and nervous system.

This is a planet of logic and therefore, possessing a powerful Mercury indicates good reasoning ability and grasping power. Though both Jupiter and Mercury represent the human intelligence, Mercury indicates somewhat immature side of intelligence, compared to mature one of Jupiter. It is a dual natured planet and owns the dual natured signs, Virgo and Gemini. It rules all means of communication and intermediation.

Mercury indicates various professions like mathematicians, astrologers and computer engineers(all are the areas demanding logics). Since it is a planet of scientific inquiry, all kinds of scientific researches are also governed by Mercury. Besides, it also indicates professions like brokership, dealerships etc. It rules means of communication, therefore telephone and telegraphs, e-mails, couries and post etc. are governed by Mercury.

Health
Mercury rules over the arms, ear hearing system, and the nervous system.

Jupiter is also well known as ‘Brahaspati’ or ‘Guru’. Jupiter is believed to rule both Moon and Sun and controls the movement of the planets. Jupiter signifies luck and fortune. The planet is responsible for success, fortune, luck and fame. Jupiter is an important planets for females (their married life and its success). People with high ambitions, priests, religious teachers, ministers, politicians are all influenced by Jupiter.

People under the influence of Jupiter are jovial, lively and good tempered. However, the negative aspect of it is that person may be greedy and may act insecure at times Jupiter is the ruler of the fire sign Sagittarius.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, it is associated with expansion, growth and opportunity. It represents the higher mind, wisdom, enthusiasm, optimism, benevolence and generosity. Jupiter's action is to expand, preserve and increase on all levels.

The position of Jupiter in ones' chart serves as an indicator of one's faith, confidence and buoyancy. It shows the areas where one will find opportunity, growth and fulfillment. A well placed Jupiter is associated with the spiritual, philosophical and intellectual realms. An overstress on the function of Jupiter may lead to exaggeration, delusions of grandeur, and a depletion of energies through over-extension. A lack of Jupiter's influence could lead to pessimism, feelings of inadequacy, depression and lethargy.

Health
An ill disposed Jupiter leads to digestive disorders, gallstones, diabetes, low blood sugar, indigestion, gas, jaundice, hemorrhoids, obesity, malnutrition, hepatitis, obesity, weak digestion, blood sugar, and weight gain.

Venus is also known as 'Shukra' and governs romance, beauty, passion, wealth, dance, music, rain and bed room. A strong Venus brings comfort, wealth, and attraction to opposite sex. The planet Venus is all about pleasure - love, romance and harmony in our emotional attachments, marriages, friendships and other unions. Venus is content to spread happiness and tenderness, all the while teaching us how to love and appreciate others and the things that we possess. While Mars represents the youthful male in our solar system, Venus is the charming princess. Hence Venus is to be considered for happy married life. A well placed Venus in a man's horoscope indicates good relationship with his wife.

A strong Venus rules over art and artistic sense and indicates inclination towards music, arts, humorous literature, theater etc. Hence people pursuing arts either professionally or as an amateur, have a strong Venus in their charts. It also rules over cinema and theater stars, films and photography, five star hotels and restaurants and all kinds of sweets.

The arts (music, dance, drama and literature, to name a few) and a sense of the aesthetic fall within the ream of Venus. Venus beseeches us to indulge our senses and revel in the beauty of our world. This Planet is inextricably linked to refinement, culture, charm and grace. Venus has a feminine energy and rules both Taurus and Libra.

Health
Venus rules over eyes, nose, chin, throat, sexual organs, kidneys, bladder etc. A badly placed Venus indicates dysfunction of these parts. Beauty is also strongly associated with Venus.