When Mercury (Budh) is placed in the Eighth House, it creates a deep, curious, and investigative mind. The Eighth House in Vedic astrology represents mystery, transformation, secrets, longevity, occult sciences, hidden knowledge, and sudden events. Mercury, being the planet of intelligence, communication, logic, and curiosity, gives a person a desire to understand the hidden truths of life. Such individuals are drawn toward subjects like astrology, psychology, research, tantra, finance, or medicine — anything that requires deep analysis and understanding of the unseen. This placement makes the mind investigative and capable of discovering secrets others cannot see. General Characteristics People with…