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In Western astrology, Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini and
Virgo. According to Manilius, it is an inconstant, vivacious,
and curious planet that presides over the right leg. Called "the
winged messenger" in Alan Leo's book What is a Horoscope?,
Mercury represents the principles of mentality, thinking
patterns, rationality, transport, reasoning, and communication.
This follows from the planet being named after the Roman
messenger god. In Chinese astrology, Mercury is ruled by the
element water. Mercury is never more than 29° away from the Sun.
This means Mercury can never be located more than one sign away
from the sun, or form aspects with the sun with a wider angle
than the 30° semisextile. - Close relatives - Journalism and
journalists - Means of communication - Means of transportation -
Mental energy - Nervous energy - Postal service - Radio speakers
- Sense of humour - Shops and shopkeepers - Sho