Spirit of Astrology

In relation to the physical characteristics, this planet, nearest the Sun is named after the wing footed messenger of the Roman Gods. With a dizzying speed it orbits at 30 miles (48 km) per second. Its year is only 88 of our Earth days long.  

In contrast, its own rotation on its axis is very slow, with one rotation taking approximately 59 of our Earth days to complete.

Its crust appears to be silicate, similar to our Earth. The planet has an extremely weak magnetic field, which is thought may indicate a core of molten iron, if it is as rich in the mineral as geologists believe.

Its surface is covered with many craters. It has no atmosphere as we know it and there is no water known to exist on this tiny planet.

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Regarding the energies and subtle influence of the planet Mercury and how it affects a personal horoscope, the following ….

It symbolizes the mental talents and the capacity for human mind and consciousness to experience elevation and euphoric identification with the Divine or to sink to the lowest levels of abasement and depression. The observed rise and fall of the mercury in the barometer is a symbolic reminder of this. It is often likened to the weathervane, because of the extreme sensitivity of those who are responsive to it as a strong feature in their horoscope.

Mercury in the Chart gives an indication of the mental attitudes and intellectual skills of the individual according to the Sign in which it is placed at birth, and its relationship or aspect to the other planets.

It demonstrates the type of mentality, the natural interests and skills, pointing often to the careers likely to succeed, the powers of concentration and most importantly, the skills of communication of all kinds.

It is the natural ruler of the Signs Gemini and Virgo. Restlessness and the need for change and excitement are strong features of this planet.

Mercury’s position in the Houses indicates the main mental interests and activities of the individual.  A basic example would be, if placed in the 1^st house an indication of a great deal of thought and attention to personality and self interest;  in the 4^th house a strong

focus upon domestic life and security; in the 7^th house considerable interest in marriage, partnerships.

The aspects of Mercury to other Planets establishes a pattern of relationships between the energies and causes the resultant strength or weakness of the mind accordingly.

Harmonious aspects will increase the ability of the mind to direct the individual’s life safely to deal either with practical matters or thoughts of more abstract nature.

Mercury when strongly placed in a horoscope, helps strengthen communication abilities, literary skills, speech and ideologies of that person as well as indicating where best to apply studies and extension of knowledge.

In health matters it is traditionally held to affect the nervous system, lungs, tongue and the dexterity of hands.

The energies of Mercury encourage us to discover the potential power of our thought.

It is appropriate that the spirit of Mercury was seen as ‘the winged Messenger’ between heaven and earth just as our breath maintains the bridge between spirit and matter.

The classical medical symbol of the caduceus is the symbol of Mercury’s magic wand.

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In regard to the study of the heavenly bodies as affects us on Earth, Astrological studies focus upon understanding the influences of the planets – our Sun, Moon and Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.  A simple guide to help identify the dominant qualities of each –

SUN represents the Father figure, powerful, strong, and affecting creativity, magnanimity, rulership, nobility, light of truth and honesty, good fortune, vitality, and success. Its quality is simply a positive one.

MOON is the female or Mother figure, nurturing, protecting, gentle, mysterious, giving sensitivity and selflessness, ruling brain function and intuition, contributing imagination to the concentrative power of the Sun.

Together the Sun and Moon care for our earth and direct its fate much as parents do their children.Their inter-relationship is of prime importance when interpreting an astrological chart.

MERCURY has a mercurial influence affecting the rising and falling of our energies and our spirit. Its strongest influence is upon our minds and intellectual interests, our reasoning and our ideologies. It gives us powers of communication whether by speech or written word.

VENUS  is always associated with goodness, beauty and love. It is a harmonious planet that directs refinement, culture, melody and rhythmic cycles of dance and natural movement. It represents the comforts, ease and pleasures of life.

MARS is a planet of tremendous vitality and potential aggression  although acting  at best in defence of those at risk of harm or to defend true values. It is associated with the traditional qualities of knighthood but also with inability to control pure energy that results in anger and conflict.

JUPITER is the great planet of good fortune, wisdom, magnificence and grand scale plans and enterprises that are motivated by altruism and ideals for advancement of humanity. Great people and great events are under the influence of this planet.

SATURN  in contrast,  is the restrainer, setting limitations to our grand expansions of mind and activities. It is the figure of authority,  the teacher. Often called the influence of misfortune but this is not always appropriate. The rings of this mighty planet symbolize the spheres of life. It is known as the director of Karmic law and order.

URANUS  is electric and magnetic in its energies and so affects sudden changes and events. Its nature is unconventional and is associated with the unexpected. Its energy is identified with the Aquarian age ahead and man’s motivation to travel outward to the stars and to know the whole planetary ‘family’.

NEPTUNE is now known to affect subtle, spiritual events and evolutionary advancements and in human life, governs  the hypersensitivity of seers, psychics and visionaries. But it diffuses the personality and inclines the dreamer towards inspiration and the addict towards escapism.

PLUTO  Study of the planet Pluto and its affect upon earth people in particular has had brief time for conclusions other than the definite observations such as its powerful manifestation in events such as  mergers, unions, universal events, revolutions, and in destroying factors that inhibit success of the ultimate Divine Plan.

Learn more about the effect of the planets in each House or department of life.

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