Medical Astrology and Herbalism: Mercury

Mercury- this astrological force represents the nature of our mind and much of our psychological temperament. The closest planet to the Sun, Mercury represents the changeable mutable qualities of our thinking, as well as our capacities with language and communication. I wanted to talk a little bit about this planet and a few of my favorite plants that it rules.

Where’s your Mercury in your chart, and how do you find the Sign it is in represents the nature your mind? Any herbs you can think of ruled by Mercury? Post below!

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