When exalted Mercury is placed in the tenth house in a horoscope, Sagittarius rises in the ascendant. Exalted Mercury is benefic in the tenth house in most 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 tenth 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 tenth house when it is benefic. Such benefic exalted Mercury can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, profession, finances, wealth, reputation, authority, fame and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Mercury in the tenth 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 tenth house in Virgo with debilitated Venus. Benefic Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Libra, exalted Moon is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, benefic Rahu is placed in the second house in Capricorn and Ketu is placed in the eighth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may become a singer and/or an actor, depending on his overall horoscope, finer factor and running times. He may achieve good amount of success, money, fame and recognition through his profession.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Virgo with Mercury and Venus, benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Libra with Jupiter, and Mars is placed in the first house in Sagittarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may become an actor. He may possess remarkable acting talent and he may come across very good amount of success, money, fame and recognition as an actor. The native may win awards for his acting performances in various movies and he may have a large number of fans. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may start a production house after the age of 40 and he may earn billions through it.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Benefic Sun is placed in the ninth house in Leo, Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Libra, benefic Saturn is placed in the second house in Capricorn, Moon is placed in the first house in Sagittarius and Mars is placed in the fifth house in Aries. In this case, the native may become an administrative officer. He may get selected for a high rank in administrative services and he may witness good amount of success, authority and recognition during his career.
If benefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, benefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the ninth house in Leo with Sun, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in administrative services, by virtue of achieving success in competitive exams. He may enjoy very good amount of success, recognition and authority as an administrative officer. He may serve on several important posts during his career and he may accomplish a lot. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may serve at the top of his department before retirement.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Mercury in the tenth 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 tenth house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, profession, finances, reputation, status and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope. Such malefic exalted Mercury can trouble the native with setbacks, delays, failures, losses, bad reputation and several other problems through his profession, depending on his overall horoscope.
Taking an example, suppose exalted Mercury is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Virgo with malefic Moon. Debilitated Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Libra, malefic Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo and Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may suffer losses through his profession and he may not settle in a profession till the age of 35 or 40. The native may have to change his profession many times in life and he may also remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, several times in his life.
If Mars is placed in the sixth house in Taurus, Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Cancer with malefic Rahu, and Ketu is placed in the second house in Capricorn, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may not find permanent profession throughout his life. He may keep losing jobs every now and then, and he may remain jobless for more than one year, many times in his life. If the finer factors and running times are also negative, the native may not find any job after the age of 50 or even after the age of 45.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Mercury in the tenth house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.