Mercury - The Messenger & Trickster

Mercury is the Messenger of the gods. Astrologically, Mercury reflects the mind's capacity to gather, assimilate and distribute knowledge and information. He describes how we learn, think and communicate.

Mercury has a duplicitous nature. As well as being the messenger and guide, he is also the trickster. Psychologically speaking our mind can plays tricks on us. Often the way we think will cloud rather than clarify our perception and judgement. Mercury's astrological placement describes our 'mental set'. And just as this mental set may serve to structure our understanding of the world, it may also limit us to a particular perspective. Mercury's placement within the horoscope describes how we may deceive and confuse ourselves.

Once harnessed, however, this deceptive capacity of Mercury may be used for one's own benefit. The clever Mercury was also the god of trade and persuasion. Mercury characterises our ability to win others around to our own point of view. Taken to the extreme he describes our capacity for deceit.

We live our Mercury as we seek to explore the world and broaden our understanding of life. An undeveloped Mercury leaves us in a state of confusion and stupidity. If we are possessed by Mercury we may become too clever. As in the story of the Gingerbread-man we may be swallowed up by our own cunning. We may also become elusive and unreliable. A well integrated Mercury keeps us sharp, fresh and objective in our thinking.

Mars & Venus

Mars and Venus replresent two complemetary yet oppossing forces. Where Venus is the goddess of Love, Mars is the god of War. A well developed Venus is marked by a charm and healthy self-esteem, whereas Mars lends us a strength and forcefullness.

Venus - Goddess of Love & Beauty

Venus is the goddess of Love and Beauty. Astrologically she describes both our powers of attraction as well as what we find desirable. The placement of Venus within the horoscope describes our charm as well as our personal tastes and style.

Venus also characterises how we socialise and enter into relationship. She also influences how we express affection.

We live our Venus as we seek to enjoy ourselves. An undeveloped Venus leaves us with a low self-esteem and lack of grace. We may also grow bitter and jealous. If we are consumed by Venus we may become vain and self-indulgent - living the party life to our own detriment. A well balanced expression of Venus keeps us happy and engaged in life.

Mars - The Warrior

Mars is the god of War, as well as being the god of Fertility and the protector of the fields. Astrologically Mars describes our energy and vitality. Further he characterises how we achieve our aims and compete in the world.

The energy of Mars does not always function constructively. Often our strength and will are used to dominate others. Mars placement within the horoscope describes both the brute that we may be as well as our potential for anger.

We live our Mars when we challenge and push ourselves. A poorly integrated mars leaves us feeling weak, defeated and at the mercy of life. We may also grow frustrated and depressed. If we are possessed by Mars then we may become overly aggressive, pushy and even violent. A well integrated Mars keeps us healthy and provides us with the strength and courage to move forward in life.