Which planet causes overthinking in Vedic Astrology?

Thinking solves problems, but overthinking increases it; failure, regrets, guilt, mistakes, responsibilities, and an uncertain future lead to overthinking. According to Vedic Astrology, Rahu is the planet which causes overthinking and negative thoughts, but Mercury also plays an equal role. If any of these planets are weak in the birth chart, the native will suffer due to their unrealistic thoughts.

How is Mercury responsible for Overthinking?

Mercury is all about planning, communication, interaction, networking, business relations, and mental work. If the planet Mercury is weak in the chart, then the native makes wrong decisions, becomes less expressive, and does without thinking. Native people don’t have good communication skills, make unrealistic plans, and are attached to a bad friend circle. These people think from the heart rather than the mind, so emotional disturbance is possible. For example, if Mercury is in the Cancer sign, the native is highly emotional, sensitive, and takes everything personally, but doesn’t reveal to others what he thinks. Overall, due to the mind-controlling nature, the planet Mercury causes overthinking issues, anxiety, and even depression, but if it is strong or in a friendly sign, the native will make fewer mistakes.

How is Rahu Responsible for Overthinking?

Rahu is the supporter of Mercury, as it multiplies thought <10x. And in most cases, these multiplied thoughts may be imaginary, which may lead native to problems. For example, if you are investing $1000 in the stock market after analyzing that you will get a 5% return, Rahu will push you to invest more money. If you are preparing for an exam with full dedication, Rahu will divert your mind by saying Don’t work hard, as you can pass your exam by cheating. This way, Rahu influences the thinking pattern according to the sign and houses it occupies in the chart.

In general, Rahu is an out-of-the-box thinker, a big thinker; it is the internal hunger, it needs more and more, but never gets satisfaction. It creates an illusion in the mind. If Rahu is weak in the chart, the native will have fear, doubts, and negative thoughts 24/7. Rahu sitting in 4th, 8th, and 12th houses, and meanwhile the mercury is weak, then there is 100% sure, the native will go through great depression multiple times in their life. Even the conjunction of Mercury-Rahu causes overthinking issues, but if this planet conjunction is in the Gemini and Virgo signs, these people are deep thinkers, philosophers, and problem solvers.

In conclusion, when the person thinks big but acts nothing, makes frequent mistakes, does unrealistic planning, speaks without choosing words, speaks without thinking, remains isolated and introverted, then overthinking is 100% sure. Overall, these two planets are responsible for overthinking, negative thoughts, OCD, depression, stress and anxiety.

Do Bad Mercury and Rahu always give anxiety and stress?

Yes, if your other lords and houses, especially the 3rd lord, are also weak, then Mercury and Rahu will not allow you to live a peaceful life due to continuous thoughts. The 3rd house is hard work and willpower, this house activates after Mercury and Rahu activate. For example, Mercury and Rahu made a big plan of earning money in your mind, but you are lazy because of a weak 3rd house, so you will keep thinking only. There is more stress if the 11th lord is strong but Rahu or Mercury is weak in the chart, because you have many desires but can’t make proper plans to achieve them. Or although you get what you want, your hunger will never get satisfied due to the influence of bad Rahu as a result, your mind is always restless.

Moreover, although having a strong 7th house and a weak Rahu, you may suffer from mental issues; not because your spouse is bad, but your self-created negative thoughts toward your spouse will disturb your mental peace.

Overall, Mercury and Rahu are the only planets in Vedic astrology that govern our positive and negative thinking patterns. If these two planets are strong, your mental peace will be balanced, although your other houses are weak.