Mercury Transit in Purva Phalguni
Mercury in Purva Phalguni nakshatra. Times are Nepal Time (GMT +5:45).
- Next entry
- 21 Aug 2027, 10:59, leaves 29 Aug 2027, 01:39
- Last stay
- 29 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
- Typical stay
- 8 days (median of 11 stays)
Mercury in Purva Phalguni: every entry and exit
Mercury returns to Purva Phalguni about every year. That makes 14 stays between 2021 and 2031, each one below to the minute.
| Enters | Leaves | Duration | Year page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2026, 13:12 | 5 Sep 2026, 16:45 | 7 days | 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2027, 10:59 | 29 Aug 2027, 01:39 | 8 days | 2027 |
| 12 Aug 2028, 19:41 | 21 Aug 2028, 06:19 | 8 days | 2028 |
Show the other 11 stays, 2021 to 2031
| Enters | Leaves | Duration | Year page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2021, 07:04 | 24 Aug 2021, 07:42 | 8 days | 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2022, 03:34 | 18 Aug 2022, 10:46 | 9 days | 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2023, 20:11 | 19 Aug 2023, 07:31 | 15 days | 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023, 14:28 | 29 Sep 2023, 20:09 | 32 days | 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2024, 07:01 | 21 Sep 2024, 15:22 | 7 days | 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2025, 16:59 | 13 Sep 2025, 16:16 | 7 days | 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2029, 05:38 | 16 Aug 2029, 15:27 | 10 days | 2029 |
| 18 Sep 2029, 12:20 | 1 Oct 2029, 22:38 | 13 days | 2029 |
| 2 Aug 2030, 21:05 | 28 Aug 2030, 21:43 (retrograde, re-enters) | 26 days | 2030 |
| 18 Sep 2030, 04:36 | 26 Sep 2030, 15:45 | 8 days | 2030 |
| 11 Sep 2031, 21:41 | 18 Sep 2031, 23:23 | 7 days | 2031 |
What Mercury in Purva Phalguni nakshatra means
Bhaga, the Aditya who gives enjoyment and a fair share, rules Purva Phalguni as deity, and Venus rules it as lord. The symbol is the front legs of a cot. The nakshatra lies in Leo, and both the sign lord, the Sun, and the nakshatra lord are friends of Mercury. This is one of the easier stretches of the zodiac for the graha.
Mercury stays about eight days. Speech turns pleasant, and the person finds it easy to ask for what they want and to be given it. Contracts of pleasure, marriage papers, art, music, performance and anything sold on charm do well. Bhaga also gives a fair share, so accounts settle to everyone's satisfaction.
Muhurta Chintamani counts the nakshatra ugra, fierce, since pleasure pursued is a strong act. The days suit bold proposals and the ending of a contract that no longer pleases. A study begun here, or a quiet retreat, does less well.
Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio and Libra Moons and lagnas gain, holding Mercury in the houses Phaladeepika favours from Leo. Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius and Virgo Moons have the other houses, and for them charm can spend what it should not.
The transit shows how one handles ease. Some accept it and share. Some grow careless with money, words and promises, and the week keeps an account of all three.
The remedy is generosity measured. Give green cloth or moong on Wednesday, recite Om Budhaya Namah, and worship Vishnu. A Friday offering to Lakshmi, and honest words to a partner, keep Venus content as nakshatra lord.