Mercury in First House as per Vedic Astrology

Mercury in 1st House according to Saravali: Should Mercury occupy the Ascendant, the native will have a flawless physique, be intelligent, will know proper (beneficial) place and time, be well-versed in poetry and mathematics, be a skillful and sweet speaker and be long-lived.

Mercury in 1st House according to Phala Deepika: Should Mercury be posited in the 1st house or the lagna, the native will be learned in all Shastras, will be soft spoken and longlived.