This idea persisted into ancient Greece, where Hermes (also known as Mercury in Roman mythology, the namesake of the planet) was the messenger for the gods. “Not only was he the translator and ...

In astrology, all of the planets have a unique purpose ... Known as the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology (Hermes in Greek mythology), Mercury was depicted as quick-witted, mischievous ...

This small planet represents a world of extremes ... who is known for his cunning and speed. In Egyptian mythology, Mercury is connected to Thoth, the god of writing, wisdom, and magic, often ...

As the name suggests, retrograde refers to when a planet appears to go ... In astrology, Mercury’s archetype is that of Hermes, who, in mythology, is named the Greek messenger of God, which ...

Also known as Hermes in Roman mythology, Mercury acts as a mental compass in ... When transiting this Mutable sign, the messenger planet is ready to come up for air (especially after penetrating ...

Planets go retrograde when they appear to be going backward (but aren’t actually), which turns things upside down for those down on Earth, too. Mercury, according to Roman mythology, was the ...