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.
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.
