retrograde Mercury rules 3rd and 6th house is in 7th house in Libra

As a Jyotish astrologer, I would interpret the placement of retrograde Mercury in the 7th house of Libra sign as follows:

• Firstly, Mercury being retrograde in the birth chart suggests that the native might have challenges in communication, intellectual pursuits, decision-making, and business transactions. The retrograde motion indicates a tendency to overthink, delay, or misunderstand things related to Mercury, which is the planet of communication and intelligence.

• Secondly, the 7th house in the birth chart is associated with relationships, partnerships, marriage, and public image. Having Mercury retrograde in this house can affect the way the native communicates with others in these areas. The retrograde motion may disrupt the harmony, clarity or understanding of these relationships or partnerships. The native may face difficulties in expressing their opinions, negotiating or connecting with others in these areas.

• Thirdly, Libra is a sign ruled by Venus, which adds a touch of diplomacy, harmony, and aesthetics to the 7th house matters. However, when Mercury is retrograde in this sign, the native may have a hard time balancing their logic and emotions, or rational and intuitive sides. The retrograde motion may cause them to doubt their judgment, analyze things too much or become indecisive. They may also be prone to misunderstandings, arguments, or miscommunications with their partners, clients or customers.

However, the interpretation of any astrological combination or placement depends on several factors, such as the overall chart analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of the planets, the house lords, the aspects, the dashas, and the transit movements. So, a complete reading of the birth chart is necessary to provide a detailed and accurate forecast.