You might have noticed the prevalence of the color yellow in stones and plants. Lily = Equanimity of gender, purity of wisdom Miscellaneous Symbolic Associations to Mercury.Daffodil = High-minded communication, cheerful leadership.Almond = A remnant of “home” and safe returns from travel.Practices like these merely root and concretize our intentions and strengthen our connection with Mercury symbol ism.

You could also keep a bit of root or dried leaves of an affiliated plant with you in a locket or a sachet.

Aventurine = Promotes leadership + skills of commerce Plants Associated with MercuryĬonsider growing a bit of one of these plants in your kitchen windowsill to solidify the Mercurial concepts within each resonates.

Jasper = Encourages safe travel + protection.

Agate = Augments balance + good judgment.

Consider carrying one of these stones in your pocket with a goal to coax Mercurial qualities of self-improvement, enhanced metal focus, and safe travel. They are ancient carriers of subtle messages – vessels of a primitive language. They carry energetic reverberations of a whole and much larger advantage. Stone Symbolism Corresponding with Mercury ♦ Dragon: In Chinese alchemy, chui-yin is liquid silver and corresponds to the Chinese dragon who speaks of movement, fluidity, the yin principle and travel ♦ Wings: An icon of thought taking flight as well as messaging good news ♦ Ram: A Mercury symbol of energy, drive as well as fertility (of ideas) ♦ Bull: Also used (stretched intestines) in creating the lyre, the horns of the bull are also symbolic of (feminine/reproductive) receptivity ♦ Turtle (tortoise): From which Mercury’s invention, the lyre was crafted ♦ Cock (rooster): Symbolic of messaging the break of a new day ♦ Serpent (in the form of the caduceus): An emblem of balance betwixt polarities Give these associations a try the next time these creatures come into your awareness: Adding planetary personality gives that symbolic meaning a Mercurial quality. For example, finding feathers on my path means something specific to my symbolic thinking. When we encounter these animals, we can enhance our “big picture” understanding by incorporating Mercurial attributes. Animal Symbolism in Association with MercuryĪnimal associations with the planet/god Mercury:

By doing this we gain broader awareness and become more balanced in the macro/micro scheme of being.Īs you browse through these symbolic correspondences, think upon this mighty planet and its potential influence on your thoughts, behavior and life. Indeed, his quick delivery of silver-tongued negotiations and messages, as well as his fleet-footed nature caused him to be identified with the planet because Mercury is the swiftest of planets, never ceasing its high energy spinning.Īdding intrigue to the Mercury symbol, I’ve provided a list of energetic correlations to the planet (and god as they are essentially inseparable). His name is derived from the Latin root merx which indicates merchant, as Mercury was known for efficient commerce. Wielding archetypal symbols such as the caduceus, a winged helmet (or sandals), we find themes of balance, wisdom, movement (travel) and creative flexibility. We can apply further personality to Mercury and its influences by looking to classic Roman mythology for clarity (Hermes in Greek).