Verse 1-2 — Mercury in Aries (Mesha)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: meṣa-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān kṛtrimābhidhāyakaḥ]
meṣa-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān kṛtrimābhidhāyakaḥ
If Mercury is in Aries at the time of one's birth, the native will be fond of battles, be very learned, wicked, emaciated, interested in music and dance, be untruthful, be attached to sexual pleasures, be a writer, will produce fictitious things, will eat much, will lose hard-earned money, will incur debts and imprisonment frequently and will be sometimes fickle minded and yet sometimes firm in disposition.
Verse 3-4 — Mercury in Taurus (Vrishabha)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛṣabha-sthaḥ budhaḥ dānī vidvān]
vṛṣabha-sthaḥ budhaḥ dānī vidvān
Should Mercury be in Taurus, the native will be skillful, eminently liberal, be famous, will have knowledge of Vedas and Shastras, be fond of exercises, robes, ornaments and garlands, be firm in disposition, will have sincerely earned wealth, will possess a chaste wife, will be a soft and sweet speaker and be after sexual satisfaction.
Verse 5-6 — Mercury in Gemini (Mithuna) — Own Sign
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mithuna-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidyā-vān sukhī]
mithuna-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidyā-vān sukhī
If Mercury occupies Gemini at birth, the subject will have an auspicious appearance, will speak sweetly, be very affluent, be an able speaker, be honourable, will give up his happiness, will cohabit less, will have two wives, be fond of arguments, will be learned in Vedas, Shastras etc., be a poet, be independent, dear, very munificent, proficient in work and will have many sons and friends.
Verse 7-8 — Mercury in Cancer (Karka)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: karka-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān vidūra-deśa-vāsī]
karka-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān vidūra-deśa-vāsī
One born with Mercury in Cancer will be learned, will be fond of living in other countries, be interested in cohabiting with women and also in music, be fickle-minded, prattling, inimical to his own relatives, will be fond of arguments, will lose wealth on account of enmity with women, be of bad disposition, be interested in many jobs, be a good poet and will be popular on account of the fame of his ancestors.
Verse 9-10 — Mercury in Leo (Simha)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: siṃha-sthaḥ budhaḥ dhanavān na ca vidvān]
siṃha-sthaḥ budhaḥ dhanavān na ca vidvān
Should the planet Mercury occupy Leo at one's birth, the native will not possess even a bit of wisdom, be famous in the world, be not truthful, will possess a weak memory, be wealthy, be not strong, will indulge in fratricide, be unfortunate in respect of wife, be independent, mean in conduct, be a servant, be devoid of children, be against his own race, but be favourable to others.
Verse 11-12 — Mercury in Virgo (Kanya) — Own Sign / Exalted
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kanyā-sthaḥ budhaḥ sarva-guṇa-nidhiḥ]
kanyā-sthaḥ budhaḥ sarva-guṇa-nidhiḥ
If Mercury occupies its exaltation sign Virgo at the time of one's birth, the native will be quite virtuous, eloquent, skillful, will have knowledge of writing and poetry, be learned in fine/mechanical arts, be sweet in disposition, be liked by women, be not much virile, be the eldest son of family, be honoured by virtuous, be disposed to serve others, modest, argumentative, famous, charitable and strong.
Verse 13-14 — Mercury in Libra (Tula)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: tulā-sthaḥ budhaḥ kalā-vid dāna-śīlaḥ]
tulā-sthaḥ budhaḥ kalā-vid dāna-śīlaḥ
If Mercury falls in Libra at the time of one's birth, the native will possess knowledge of arts, be intent upon arguments, be an able speaker, will spend money lavishly, will have business in various directions, will honour wise men, guests, Gods and preceptors (elders), be skillful in pretending to serve others, be amiable, devoted to Gods, fraudulent, fickle-minded and sometimes short-tempered and yet sometimes peaceful.
Verse 15-16 — Mercury in Scorpio (Vrishchika)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛścika-sthaḥ budhaḥ kleśa-bhāj para-dravya-hārakaḥ]
vṛścika-sthaḥ budhaḥ kleśa-bhāj para-dravya-hārakaḥ
If Mercury is posited in Scorpio, one will experience troubles, grief and evils, will hate the virtuous, will be devoid of truth, religion and shame, be a dunce, be not virtuous, be a miser, will cohabit with wicked women, be fond of giving cruel punishments, be not outspoken, be interested in blameworthy jobs, will incur debts, will join base men and will steal other's properties.
Verse 17-18 — Mercury in Sagittarius (Dhanu)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: dhanu-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān dānī mantrī]
dhanu-sthaḥ budhaḥ vidvān dānī mantrī
Should Mercury be in Sagittarius, the native will be famous, liberal, will have knowledge of Vedas and Shastras, be valorous, will practice abstract meditation, be a minister, or family priest, be chief among his race-men, will be very rich, be interested in performing Yajnas and teaching (Vedas etc.), be a skillful speaker, be charitable and be an expert in writing and fine arts.
Verse 19-20 — Mercury in Capricorn (Makara)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: makara-sthaḥ budhaḥ mandaḥ kṛtrimakarma-rataḥ]
makara-sthaḥ budhaḥ mandaḥ kṛtrimakarma-rataḥ
If Mercury is in Capricorn at birth, the native will be mean, dull, impotent, will do others' work, be devoid of virtues, be subjected to various kinds of miseries, will dream, wander etc., be a tale bearer, be untruthful, devoid of relatives, dirty and timid.
Verse 21-22 — Mercury in Aquarius (Kumbha)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kumbha-sthaḥ budhaḥ kutsitaḥ nirdhanaḥ]
kumbha-sthaḥ budhaḥ kutsitaḥ nirdhanaḥ
Should Mercury be in Aquarius at birth, the subject will be bereft of good disposition and good deeds, be attached to many religious acts, will give up doing worthy things, be insulted by others, be impure, be not virtuous, be very wicked, be inimical to wife, be devoid of carnal pleasures, be very unfortunate, very timid, impotent, dirty and modest.
Verse 23-24 — Mercury in Pisces (Meena)
[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mīna-sthaḥ budhaḥ sīla-vān dhanavān]
mīna-sthaḥ budhaḥ sīla-vān dhanavān
Should Mercury be in Pisces, one will be fond of good conduct and purity, will live in foreign countries, be issueless, poor, will have a chaste wife, be virtuous, fortunate, be devoid of religion, be skillful in stitching etc. and be devoid of profane knowledge, acquaintance with Shastras and fine arts, will be proficient in bagging other's wealth and will be devoid of wealth.