When exalted Mercury is placed in the ninth house in a horoscope, Capricorn rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mercury is benefic in the ninth house in many cases though it may turn malefic in some cases. This may happen when Mercury is afflicted by malefic planets, such as through conjunction and/or aspects. As the number of malefic planets and the strengths of such planets increase, Mercury may become more malefic.
If exalted Mercury is afflicted by two or more than two malefic planets in the ninth house, it may turn significantly or highly malefic. Apart from that, the overall theme of horoscope having such exalted Mercury can also turn it malefic in some cases, when such theme is highly malefic. The concept of benefic planets turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets has been explained in Manglik Dosh section of the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh (Revised Edition)’.
Let’s look at some results which may be given by exalted Mercury in the ninth house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mercury can bless the native with good results related to profession, wealth, fame, status, authority, father, spiritual growth and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Mercury in the ninth house of horoscope can help the native achieve success as a singer, actor, dancer, sportsman, writer, musician, poet, fashion designer, video game developer, web developer, architect, sculptor, software developer, IT professional, reporter, journalist, blogger, columnist, editor, anchor, television show host, orator, speaker, teacher, coach, consultant, advisor, lawyer, judge, banker, financial analyst, investment banker, charted accountant, mathematician, scientist, engineer, doctor, therapist, researcher, analyst, explorer, politician, administrative officer, revenue officer, police officer, army officer, air force officer, foreign services officer, professional dealing in movie industry, television industry, music industry, book industry, sports industry, media industry, finance industry, education industry, coaching industry, advertisement industry, marketing industry, event management industry, software industry, IT industry, investment industry, health industry, pharmaceutical industry, fitness industry, travel industry, food industry or some other type of professional, depending on his overall horoscope.
Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Sun is placed in the eighth house in Leo, a combination of benefic Saturn and Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, Rahu is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn and benefic Mars is placed in the fourth house in Aries. In this case, the native may join the police force. He may get selected as a high rank police officer and he may enjoy good amount of success, authority and recognition during his career.
If benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Capricorn along with debilitated Jupiter, and benefic Venus is placed in the tenth house in Libra, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may achieve success in competitive exams for civil services and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in police force. He may enjoy very good amount of success, authority and recognition as a police officer and he may serve on some important posts during his career. The native may especially be known for his work against terrorism and crimes against women. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve at the top of his department before retirement.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Virgo along with benefic debilitated Venus. Benefic Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Taurus, exalted Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Cancer, benefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Leo and Ketu is placed in the second house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become an actor. He may engage in the field of acting and he may witness good amount of success, fame, money and recognition as an actor. The native may witness more and more success after the age of 35.
If Sun as well as benefic Mars is placed in the ninth house in Virgo with Mercury and Venus, and benefic Moon is placed in the tenth house in Libra, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting talent and he may witness very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition as an actor. The native may specialize in the genres of action, comedy and drama though he may be a versatile actor who may perform well in most genres of acting. He may have a large number of fans across the globe and he may receive several awards for his acting performances in various movies. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, the native may earn billions through acting and he may become one of the most famous, popular and authoritative actors of his time.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mercury in the ninth house of horoscope can bless the native with several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Mercury in the ninth house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to health, profession, reputation, status, finances, father, spiritual growth and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at the sphere of profession, such malefic exalted Mercury can trouble the native with setbacks, delays, failures, job-loss, discontinuation of profession, bad reputation, litigations, court cases and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Taking an example, suppose exalted Mercury is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Virgo with malefic Ketu. Malefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Pisces, malefic debilitated Sun is placed in the tenth house in Libra, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Leo and Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may not find a permanent job till the age of 35 or 40 and he may only find temporary jobs. He may also remain jobless for periods of more than six months, many times during his life. The native may witness financial tightness and he may also suffer from financial debts.
If malefic Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Libra with Sun, debilitated Mars is placed in the seventh house in Cancer and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, the equation may become worse. The native may not find permanent profession throughout his life and he may only be able to get temporary jobs from time to time. He may not engage in a job for more than 2 years and he may have to keep changing jobs. The native may remain jobless for periods of more than one year, many times in his life. If the finer factors and running times are also troublesome, the native may witness discontinuation of profession, anytime after the age of 45. Hence the native may not find any job after this age or he may find some jobs at times which may not last for more than 3 months.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mercury in the ninth house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.