The planet Mercury or Budh is a presence of intellect and sharp mindedness besides which it is a well perceived positive celestial presence for which, it also provides pleasant impacts here in the 8th house and would bestow unique attributes to the natives of this placement. It is one of the truly positive placements in the horoscope chart as expressing the goodness at the whole.The natives of this placements having Mercury in 8th house would be very much analytical at their vision and would seek towards perceiving till the depth of every aspect they come across. These people are born with immense curiosity along with a sharp mind to see the vivid pictures lurked behind the vein. This altogether, further makes them inclined towards investigation, mysteries and deep researches in life. These people having Mercury in eighth house would possess a sincere approach towards life and would seek towards attainting all the hidden truths.

The natives of this placement having Mercury in 8th house would carry a philosophical and spiritual blend at the core and would emerge truly learned in the later years of their life. Apart from this, they bring out true solutions out of complex pictures and are the makers of strong strategies as they won't miss a single thread. These people having Budh in eighth bhava possess immense potency inside and are effective and dominating in their presence. They will carry a meaning and reason behind every word they say and beneath every step they take. The malefic impacts of Mercury would reduce to a good extent if it gets placed along with a male planet in the 8th bhava. The malefic presence of Mercury would bring some hardship in the native's life path as he/she would needed to go through variant difficulties besides which some diseases could also be present. The time period of 32 -34yrs of age would bring some lowering of wealth to the native. Placement of any malefic planet in the 2nd bhava is again would further enhance the malefic effects of the planet besides which placement of Rahu in the 8th bhava along with Mercury would lead the person towards jail or Hospital or would lead him/her wander unworthily. Placement of Mars in the same house would also worsen the position.

The malefic impacts of Mercury in eighth house would comprise eye problems, vein problems, blood disorder and tooth diseases along with financial and professional losses. These people should bury a earthen pot filled with honey in a cremated or deserted place and should place a container filled with either milk or rain water upon the roof of the house. The native's daughter should wear a ring in the nose.