Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system and the closest to the Sun, 4,880 km in diameter. In astrological terms after the Moon Mercury is the fastest planet. Seen from the ground it is always quite close to the Sun, up to 27 degrees.

 

He is mythologically known as a creature who wore winged sandals, a helmet and a messenger stick. In Greek mythology better known as Hermes-god of borders, travelers, literature, the one who carried messages from Olympus to mortals, while in Roman mythology Mercury symbolized the God of trade, travel and thieves.

 

We associate Mercury with Wednesday, a day that is in the middle of the week, and that’s why stores should be open longer on Wednesdays — some department stores in the world  have applied this advice.

 

As Mercury rises and sets with the Sun, so it symbolically speaks of the connection of mind and body.

 

Mercury reflects human intellect and the ability to think. That planet signifies thoughts, ideas, intellect, verbal power of expression, communication, and intelligence. It works well with the Sun and other planets because it gives them intellectual depth and meaning.

 

It controls certain functions of the brain, vision and nerves.

 

On the other hand, Mercury itself easily takes on the characteristics of superficiality and nervousness.

 

His transits have a marginal impact on the body, but someone still feels heightened nervousness for a day or two during more severe Mercury impacts.

 

Mercury has a naming function. If we give a name to something or know it, then it is easier to remember and recognize it.

 

Mercury is mostly in charge of information and does not evaluate whether it is true or false. He does not bring judgment, so does Jupiter. Mercury aspects in your horoscope describe whether you overestimate or underestimate objective opinion.

 

Mercury's position and its aspects describe how we learn, how fast we learn and how the learning process goes.

 

Through Mercury's position in horoscope we can see one's relationship with siblings, cousins ​​from whom we learn as a child.

 

MERCURY IN ZODIAC SIGNS:

Keywords for Mercury in each zodiac sign:

Mercury in Aries - simple and direct conversations, lack of patience, quick reactions.

Mercury in Taurus - thoughtfully in statements, patient, conventional thinking, dislike small talk.

Mercury in Gemini, communicativeness, intelligence and curiosity, superficiality.

Mercury in Cancer - imagination, long memory, returning to the past, exaggerate situation.

Mercury in Leo - drama of expression, organize others, dominance in communication, arrogance.

Mercury in Virgo - propensity for analysis, details, criticism, rational expression.

Mercury in Libra - indecision, charm, nonchalant attitude and impaired concentration.

Mercury in Scorpio - intuition, sharp intellect, cold logic, unpleasant verbal animosity.

Mercury in Sagittarius - versatile intellect, philosophize, shortcuts and rush into communication, unmindful expression of thoughts.

Mercury in Capricorn - rational, objective, ambitious, cautious, grumble, pessimism.

Mercury in Aquarius - social person, interested in the people and in public opinion and in the state of society, a stubborn rebel, humanitarian.

Mercury in Pisces - compassion, insecurity, shyness, act disorganized, impractical, frightened.