When exalted Mercury is placed in the sixth house in a horoscope, Aries rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mercury is malefic in the sixth house in many cases though it may turn benefic in some cases. This may happen when Mercury is influenced by benefic planets, such as through conjunction and/or aspects. As the number of benefic planets and the strengths of such planets increase, Mercury may become more benefic.
If exalted Mercury is influenced by two or more than two benefic planets in the sixth house, it may turn significantly or highly benefic. Apart from that, the overall theme of horoscope having such exalted Mercury can also turn it benefic in some cases, when such theme is highly benefic. The concept of malefic planets turning benefic due to influences of benefic 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 sixth house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mercury can bless the native with good results related to profession, status, finances, health, immunity and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Mercury in the sixth 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 exalted Mercury is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Benefic Venus placed in the fifth house in Leo, benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Taurus, Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio, benefic Moon is placed the third house in Gemini and Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may engage in the field of acting. He may become an actor, he may work in television programs as well as in movies and he may come across good amount of success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Sun is placed in the fifth house in Leo with Venus, Jupiter is placed in the second house in Taurus with Rahu, and benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Libra, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess good acting talent and he may witness very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition as an actor. The native may have a large number of fans and he may receive formal awards for his acting performances in various movies. He may also have a good voice and he may sing in some of his movies and/or he may release one or more music albums.
Considering another example, suppose benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Benefic Venus is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio, exalted Mars is placed in the tenth house in Capricorn, benefic Saturn is placed in the third house in Gemini, benefic Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius and Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Leo. In this case, the native may engage in the field of law. He may become a professional lawyer and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition though this profession.
If benefic Sun is placed in the sixth house in Virgo with Mercury, benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Libra and Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius with Rahu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable knowledge of law and he may be very good at presenting arguments. He may practice at a higher court of law and he may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition. The native may specialize in criminal law, he may win several controversial and/or high-profile cases and he may gain a lot of fame through them. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, the native may earn millions or even billions through the field of law.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mercury in the sixth 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 sixth house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to profession, finances, reputation, status, marriage, health, siblings, colleagues and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at the sphere of health, such malefic exalted Mercury can cause various types of problems which may trouble the native a lot and which may also reduce his lifespan. Taking an example, suppose malefic exalted Mercury is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Virgo with Sun. Malefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Leo, malefic Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius, Mars is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio and Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may suffer from various types of health problems and especially from health issues related to cardiovascular system. Such health issues may affect the quality of his life and they may also reduce his lifespan. Hence the native may die before the age of 60, unless there are grace saving factors in his horoscope.
If Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Leo with Rahu, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio with Mars, and Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius with Ketu, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may suffer from issues related to blood sugar, blood pressure and heart related problems, among other problems. Such problems may trouble him from time to time and he may die before the age of 55. Depending on the finer factors and running times, the native may die before the age of 45 or even that of 35 due to heart attack.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mercury in the sixth house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.