When Mercury (Budh) is placed in the First House (Lagna) of a birth chart, it creates a personality that is intelligent, communicative, curious, and youthful in nature. Mercury, being the planet of intellect, speech, reasoning, and learning, strongly influences how a person thinks, talks, and presents themselves to the world. General Characteristics The First House represents the self — your physical body, appearance, health, personality, and how others perceive you. When Mercury occupies this house, it blesses the native with quick wit, sharp intelligence, and a lively mind. Such individuals are talkative, analytical, and love to share ideas. They have…