The antique god Mercury was the messenger of the god's as well as the god of travelers, traders, speakers and thieves. Mercury indicates communication and intelligence and as messenger has no function of judgment or reservations regarding the message in itself. Therefore the message can thus be good or bad, the important thing for mercury is that the message reaches its destination.

Mercury's function in the horoscope differentiates people from animals through understanding, speech, word, and agile thought. Unfortunately with this comes even gossip, being over honest and the wiles of persuasion. If Mercury's position is too dominant this can lead to restlessness, unreliability and shallowness. The Moon, Venus and Neptune can bring balance to an overactive person. They promote sensitivity and the ability of one form or another of artistic expression.

Keywords: communication, intelligence, intermediary, idea, active, monkey, mercury and Wednesday.
Gods: Greek Hermes is identical with Latin Hermes. The Egyptian Thoth and Hanuman the Hindu monkey god can also be named here.
Age: Mercury's dominion over people is in the second age in a person's life cycle from the age of five to fourteen years. Inquisitivety and curiosity are important here.
Bodily aspects: Nerve system, reflexes, tongue, vocal chord, lungs, breathing, hearing and sight.
Work or profession: All professions dealing with spreading information, work in connection with education, office work, secretary, accountancy, postal officer and engineer.