Lesson 2: The Seven Planets and Their Meanings

Welcome to Lesson 2. In this lesson, you will study the planets, their basic nature, and their main meanings in traditional astrology. You will begin by learning how the planets are classified. First, you will look at their elemental qualities and see why some planets are called benefic and others malefic. In traditional astrology, moderate……

Of the Planet Mercury

Mercury, winged messenger of the heavens—swift mind and voice of the gods

Where Mercury is strong, words are keen, hands are skillful, and learning comes swiftly

Mercury: The Messenger

Mercury in his chariot, riding across the heavens.

Speedy and unpredictable, the twinkling planet Mercury has long represented reason, commerce, and the pursuit of knowledge, and is distinct in its openness to the influence of other heavenly bodies.