The planet Mercury is the closest to our sun at a distance of 57 million kilometres / 35 million miles. Mercury is also the smallest planet in our solar system. Mercury is a little bigger in size compared to the Earth’s Moon.
Also has a similar appearance to our Moon. Mercury itself has no moons. Mercury spends 13 or 14 days to transit a zodiac star sign and goes retrograde three or four times a year.
Mercury Planet Meaning Astrology
The three annual periods of Mercury Retrograde allow us to review our achievements, and push through enough chaos in our plans that those ruled by Mercury learn to become improvisers. Mercury uses supreme intellect and intense curiosity to analyze and compute, helping us absorb and articulate complex notions and ideas.
The planet Mercury holds the key to youth, family and friends. Mercury also symbolizes the magical art of alchemy. The transformation of materials objects and things to produce an entirely different form. The fixed star Sadalsuud is astrologically connected with Mercury.
Element: Air, and Earth
Astrology Ruling signs: Rules Gemini exalted in Virgo
Gods, and Goddesses: Loki, Buddha, Tara, Anubis
Herbs and Plants: Parsely, Snowdrop, Lily, White Sage
Animal Spirit: Raven, Magpie, Currawong
Crystals: Aquamarine, Moss Agate,
Essential Oils: Caraway, Bottlebrush, Lemongrass
Mercury Messenger of the gods. Mind thought, communication, intuition, changeability. Mercury is said to be the messenger of the gods as he travels swiftly between them all. Also known as the trickster. He influences speech, travel, early learning, writing a conscious thought, intellectual capacity and logic.
Mercury affects the way in which we think and process information, and consequently affects the way we communicate. He is nervous, ambidexterous, quick-witted, social, versatile, flirtatious and fast-moving. It can be a thief and a liar. © Psychic Medium Ian Scott