Bhadra yoga
Bhadra yoga, one of the five Mahapurush yogas, forms when Mercury is in Gemini or Virgo and in a kendra (the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house). It is linked with intellect, eloquence and skill in business.
Also known as: Bhadra yog, Mercury Mahapurusha yoga, Budh Mahapurush yoga, bhadra mahapurush yoga
Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo and is exalted in Virgo. Placed in either sign in a kendra from the ascendant, it forms Bhadra yoga. Classical texts describe someone intelligent, articulate and learned, with a youthful manner, a good memory and a talent for trade, writing, teaching, accounts or communication.
Because Mercury always stays close to the Sun, it is often combust. A combust or afflicted Mercury gives a milder Bhadra yoga. A Mercury free of affliction and well placed in the Navamsa gives the fullest results, especially during its 17-year dasha.
Do not confuse it with Bhadra in the Panchang. That is another name for Vishti karana, a half-tithi period that is avoided for starting new work. The two share only the word.