Some Thoughts on Mercury - Copy paste

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font-family:Verdana">Mercury has a unique quality in that it is always colored

by the other planets with which it is associated. It is influenced by the other

planets because it absorbs their energies. And Mercury is rarely alone, so you

rarely see the pure Mercury operating in a chart.

When Mercury is not negatively influenced by other planets it is the planet of

intellect, skill, mathematics, computer science, education and creative

expression. And more, it is clever, sharp and quick-witted when strong. It

represents the nervous system and its condition shows the strength or weakness

of a person’s nervous system and physical constitution.

When Mercury is in its ideal setting it is brilliant. People with such a

Mercury speak very well, expressing their ideas in a clear and dazzling manner.

They hold these impressive communication skills and are therefore able to charm

and captivate people with their words.

This well placed Mercury is also capable of very clear discrimination –

having the ability to choose what is right and what is wrong for themselves,

making clear and positive decisions in their lives. This discrimination differs

from the discrimination of Jupiter in that it is coming from a more

intellectual place, through the analytical, logical mind rather than through

intuition or wisdom. Mercury’s discrimination is the comprehension of

information and more oriented toward the needs of the self, as opposed to

Jupiter’s discrimination which is of higher knowledge and seeks to be

discriminative in a more universal, justice-oriented manner.

The definition of a good Mercury is one which is favorable for the particular

rising sign, placed in a friendly house, in a good Nakshatra with an effective

distance from the Sun and favorably aspected. It is imperative that the

landscape surrounding the Mercury be very supportive because it is so easily

influenced by its environment.

Mercury naturally travels close to the Sun. When the Sun and Mercury are

together it is called Chathura yoga, it is a combination which bring

cleverness, brilliance and communication skills. It also supports competence in

the area of business, it brings a certain amount of pragmatism and practicality

to the Mercury.

However, Mercury becomes combust the Sun when it is within 10 degrees of the

Sun. This combustion makes the Mercury, nervous, anxious and restless –

it makes the person jittery because the fieriness of the Sun is affecting the

mind, Mercury cannot handle this much energy. But when the combustion is within

3 degrees, Mercury becomes brilliant – it borrows the brightness and shining

of the Sun. When their distance is between 10 and 20 degrees the jitteriness

subsides a bit. When the Mercury is beyond 20 degrees of the Sun, but still in

the same house, then it is called Budha/Madhurya yoga. Mercury is far enough

from the Sun to be able to flourish on its own while still getting some of the

brightness of the Sun’s influence. Madhurya refers to honey - the person

will have speech which possesses the smoothness, fluidity and compelling nature

of honey. It is not just sweet speech, comforting to the ears but also a rich,

delicious meal for the intellect.

When Mercury is well placed it brings good writing skills, scholarliness and

journalistic abilities.

When Mercury is connected with Saturn it brings skills in the areas of

computers for the sake of analysis and statistics. It brings to the intellect

the ability to analyze, qualify and quantify. When the association is as a

benefic it sharpens the intellect and is therefore good for going deep into

research and invention.

When Mercury is connected with Jupiter it brings theological knowledge. The

spiritual wisdom of Jupiter is able to be expressed in a very logical, cerebral

manner. It brings the mind into the area of philosophy and spirituality. It

explains and gives form to the spiritual activities.

When Mercury is connected with Mars it brings technical skill, engineering

abilities, mechanical expertise. In addition it brings skill for debate and

dispute and brings a certain type of cleverness.

When Mercury is connected with the Moon it brings the ability to be appreciated

by others. People will feel that this person has vision and ideas, as well as a

social capability. In the workplace, this person will be hired because of their

communication/people skills. Mercury will express, make suggestions, share

ideas and possibilities. It is also very creative.

When Mercury is connected with Venus it brings artistic and creative

expression. It supports all areas of creative intellect.

When Mercury is connected with Ketu it brings instability of the mind –

one day it can be fixed on one idea and the following day be questioning that

same idea. The person may revisit thoughts and choices over and over,

questioning and doubting themselves. When the Ketu is very strongly influencing

the Mercury it can bring nervousness and anxiety. It can create certain

complexes based in fear like phobias.

When Mercury is connected with Rahu it brings confusion to the mind. The person

may have false imagination, fantasies, illusions. They cannot see things

realistically or clearly.