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Mercury


The closest planet to the Sun. Small, fast and extreme, it completes an orbit in only 88 days.

Mercury in astronomy

Astronomical type


ObjectPlaneta rocoso
Órbita88 días
Rotación58,6 días
Satélites0

Composition


Rock and metalsInterior
SilicatesCrust and mantle
Thin or dense atmosphereAccording to planet

Size and scale


Diameter4.879 km
Distance from Sun~58 millones de km
Gravity38% de la Tierra

Internal structure


01Metallic core
02Silicate mantle
03Rocky crust
04Surface layer

Mercury in astrology

Main meaning


Mercury symbolizes:

Mind
Communication
Language
Learning
Commerce
Movement

Planet and houses


Mercury's house shows where you think, learn, negotiate and communicate.

HouseAreaExpression
1IdentityPersonal expression
2ResourcesMaterial focus
3CommunicationMental activity
4HomeFamily pattern
5CreativityCreative drive
6WorkDaily practice
7RelationshipsRelationship style
8TransformationDeep change
9ExpansionBeliefs and travel
10CareerPublic vocation
11CommunityGroup impact
12Inner lifeUnconscious process

Mercury's sign


Mercury reveals your mental style: how you process information, speak, study and connect ideas.

Mercury in Ariesdirect and fast
Mercury in Taurusstable and persistent
Mercury in Geminicurious and versatile
Mercury in Scorpiointense and strategic
Mercury in Capricorndisciplined and ambitious

Mercurial energy


BalancedImbalance
BalancedImbalance
Claridad mentalNerviosismo
Constructive expressionExcess or blockage

Curiosities about Mercury

Mercury has a unique rhythm+

Its orbit and rotation create conditions very different from Earth's, which is why Mercury is studied as a world with its own physical logic.

It belongs to the inner Solar System+

Inner worlds are rocky and closer to the Sun, with intense contrasts in temperature, atmosphere and surface history.

Its astrology comes from observation+

Astrological symbolism grew from centuries of sky watching, myth and interpretation of planetary cycles.

Frequently asked questions about Mercury

What does Mercury mean in astrology?

Mercury describes a specific psychological function in the birth chart and shows where that energy seeks expression.

Is Mercury important astronomically?

Yes. Its physical properties help explain the diversity of worlds and orbital dynamics in the Solar System.

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