Mercury Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Hermes
The quick messenger, ruling thought, speech, learning, travel and trade.
- Intentions
- Wisdom, Creativity, Luck
- Element
- Air
- Day
- Wednesday
- Day
- Wednesday
- Metal
- Quicksilver (mercury)
How to use it
- Wednesday study
Plan learning, writing and important messages for Wednesday, Mercury's day. Light a yellow candle and ask for a clear, quick mind before you start. Snuff it when you finish.
- Travel charm
Before a trip, write your destination on paper with a small drawing of wings. Tuck it into your bag as a reminder of safe, smooth travel.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Mercury is the smallest planet and the closest to the Sun, darting quickly across the sky, so ancient watchers named it for the swift messenger god, Hermes to the Greeks and Mercury to the Romans. He guided travelers, protected merchants and carried words between gods and people. Astrologers link the planet with thinking, speech, learning, trade and short journeys. Witches call on Mercury's energy for study, clear communication, business and travel, often on a Wednesday.
The quick messenger, ruling thought, speech, learning, travel and trade.
- Intentions: Wisdom, Creativity, Luck
- Element: Air
- Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
- Day: Wednesday
- Day: Wednesday
- Metal: Quicksilver (mercury)
Safety: Never handle or use the liquid metal mercury; it is highly toxic. Use pictures or symbols instead.
How to use it
- Wednesday study. Plan learning, writing and important messages for Wednesday, Mercury's day. Light a yellow candle and ask for a clear, quick mind before you start. Snuff it when you finish.
- Travel charm. Before a trip, write your destination on paper with a small drawing of wings. Tuck it into your bag as a reminder of safe, smooth travel.
Works well with: Wednesday, Yellow Candle, Orange Candle, Lavender, Dill, Fluorite
Folklore
Mercury is the smallest planet and the closest to the Sun, darting quickly across the sky, so ancient watchers named it for the swift messenger god, Hermes to the Greeks and Mercury to the Romans. He guided travelers, protected merchants and carried words between gods and people. Astrologers link the planet with thinking, speech, learning, trade and short journeys. Witches call on Mercury's energy for study, clear communication, business and travel, often on a Wednesday.
Linked to Mercury
Crystals and Stones
Herbs and Plants
- Dill
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Parsley
- Fennel
- Lemongrass
- Marjoram
- Caraway
- Elecampane
- Horehound
- Lemon Verbena
- Red Clover
- White Clover
- Mandrake
- Lily of the Valley
- Senna
- Mulberry
- Chervil
- Flax
- Gotu Kola
Oils, Resins and Incense
Days of the Week
Zodiac Signs
Trees and Woods
Altar Tools and Symbols
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.