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astrology:

    Mercury is one of the basic Western astrological planets. Mercury is personal in sign, house, and aspects. Mercury the planet is named for Mercury the Roman god.

    Mercury indicates mental outlook, intellectual endeavors, the way you think and communicate. It represents ideas, methods, and information. It rules your hands and thus manual dexterity and mechanical skills. Mercury also describes transportation; that is, how you get where you’re going physically and mentally. —Peggy, astro-consulting

    In the traditional ages of man, Mercury rules early education/childhood.

    The astrological symbol for the planet Mercury and the Roman deity Mercury was: or . Some medieval astrologers also used the dollar symbol $ (which represented the image of a snake or serpent curling or wrapping around a rod or staff) because the planet Mercury was the ruler of commerce and things related to commerce.

Celtic astrology:

    The Celtic month of Coll (C), Hazel Moon, from August 5 to September 1 is associated with Mercury in Celtic astrology.

numerology:

    In numerology Mercury vibrates to the number 5.

    the Heavens of Assiah: 8 is the Sphere of mercury in numerology —Aleister Crowley

herbs associated with Mercury:

    Plants (and herbs) ruled by Mercury can be used in spells relating to: overcoming addiction, breaking bad habits, communication, divination, eloquence, intelligence, mental powers, psychic powers, self-improvement, study, travel, and wisdom. Note: some herbs correspond to more than one astrological planet.

    Herbs marked with an asterisk (*) usually may be substituted for other herbs in magick spells and formulas related to Mercury matters (see list in paragraph above). Be careful in any recipes that will be ingested, as not all herbs are safe for internal use. These substitutions are not appropriate for healing or medicinal uses (where you need to use the exact right herb).

• almond *
• anise *
• bergamot mint *
• bitter almond
• caraway *
• clover
• dill *
• fennel *
• lavender *
• lemongrass *
• lemon verbena *
• mint
• peppermint *
• thyme *

essential oils associated with Mercury:

    Essential oils ruled by Mercury can be used in spells relating to: overcoming addiction, breaking bad habits, communication, divination, eloquence, intelligence, mental powers, psychic powers, self-improvement, study, travel, and wisdom.

    Any of the following essential oils usually may be substituted for each other in magick spells and formulas related to Mercury matters (see list in paragraph above). Be careful in any recipes that will be ingested, as very few essential oils are safe for internal use. These substitutions are not appropriate for healing or medicinal uses (where you need to use the exact right esssential oil).

    Important: See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils (especially the importance of diluting them so that they don’t irritate or burn your skin).

• lavender
• lemongrass
• lemon verbena
• mint
• peppermint

bouquets associated with Mercury:

    Bouquets are similar to essential oils, and are used and mixed the same as essential oils. Bouquets ruled by Mercury can be used in spells relating to: overcoming addiction, breaking bad habits, communication, divination, eloquence, intelligence, mental powers, psychic powers, self-improvement, study, travel, and wisdom.

• bergamot mint

stones associated with Mercury:

    Stones that are yellow in color are ruled by Mercury and the Sun.

days associated with Mercury:

    Wednesday is named for Mercury in the Romance languages. See wednesday.

deities associated with Mercury:

• Djehuti (Kemetic/ancient Egyptian God)
• Mercury (Roman God)
• Thoth (Kemetic/ancient Egyptian God)

See also: astrology

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