Mercury
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.
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.
Any of the following herbs (except as marked with an asterisk) 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 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). Herbs marked with an asterisk (*) should not be substituted for other herbs on the list.
- almond
- anise
- bergamot mint
- caraway
- clover *
- dill
- fennel
- lavender
- lemongrass
- lemon verbena
- 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 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).
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.
Stones that are yellow in color are ruled by Mercury and the Sun.
See also: astrology
