MERCURY - the Celestial Bridge

He is a skilled speechmaker, fond of fun, and possesses seven limbs. Mercury influences one's learning, eloquence, skill in fine arts, respect from the erudite, acuity in meditation, proficiency in research, and understanding of religious rituals. Mercury has affinity with oyster (pearl)-shell, places of recreation, and the Sarat season (part of autumn) which extends from mid-September to mid-November. Mercury is rajas, indicating an active temperament with an imperious disposition. Sexually Mercury is a eunuch or hermaphrodite. In predictive astrology, it is generally associated with the intellect, brain, nervous system, respiratory system, mental perception and thyroid. In day-to-day short-distance travels, the influence of Mercury is considerable.

Mercury and Venus are closely linked with the Sun but generally incapable of bearing its radiance. They are always close to the Sun in longitude, which implies a special relationship between these three planets. But when Mercury and Venus are well tuned to the Sun. Mercury in association with Venus might make the individual begin a tirade against spirituality (the impact of the Sun). If the horoscope is already full of spiritual potential, Mercury enable the person to have a deep intellectual grasp of spiritual philosophy, while Venus will provide insight into spiritual laws of Nature. With Mars, Mercury is not in a favorable relationship. Mars is concerned with physical activity, unflinching devotion, and an irresistible urge towards attaining higher goals in life; Mercury, being concerned with intelligence, thought, and social relationships, is averse to physical action, devotion and idealism. Mars can exert influence on Mercury but the latter will generally be ineffective to impart its own nature in return. Perfection for Mercurian people consists of plunging into the mysterious depths of one's innermost being and wresting from it the secrets of Nature. In such an endeavor, must be extremely pliable, free from pride, superstition, and prejudice. Under suitable circumstances, it is possible for Mercurial people to attain these qualities.

Mercury is, indeed, a planet with many contradictory characteristics. However, certain special features of it be highlighted. Mercury channels the solar radiance and reflects it in the wholeness of the manifestation. It transmutes matter into universal energy and enables it to reflect the inner light pervading all forms of existence, Various allegorical references to Mercury hint at the esoteric character of the planet. The process of materializing and spiritualizing the universe and the individual is indicated by the inter-relationships of Sun, Moon and Mercury. Mercury's inner significance is revealed by the myth connecting it with Jupiter, his wife, and her abduction and seduction by Soma, the deity ruling over the Moon. By relating Mercury to Saraswati, Ida, and Parvati, we stress its role as the subjective principle of cosmic intelligence. As the mind, Mercury is a channel for serving Shiva or the Supreme Creative Principle. It is preserved and assisted by the great self-perpetuating force represented by Vishnu. Mercury the messenger reveals the hidden secrets of spiritual teaching and the deeper meanings of ritual. Mercury is ageless: it is a chalice for the downpour of the Divine.