Mercury was the Roman god of commerce and mediator between gods and mortals. Son of Jupiter and Maia, possibly of foreign origin. Patron of circulation, protection of merchants and travelers. Associated with Greek Hermes and escorted dead to underworld
Dominant planets have greater impact on personality than zodiac sign. Birth chart calculator needed with exact date and time. Ruling planet is determined by ascendant sign on chart's left side
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It's rocky with a solid surface covered in craters. The planet has a thin exosphere composed of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium. Mercury's poles contain water-ice
Venus was the first planet to be called morning or evening star. Venus appears steady, silvery, unlike other stars. Venus was called "The Shepherd's Star" by Flammarion
Exosphere is thin atmosphere-like volume surrounding planets with gravitationally bound molecules. Located directly above thermosphere, extending to outer space. Boundary between exosphere and space can be difficult to define
Astrological horoscopes are divided into 12 houses based on time and location. Houses represent different life areas and experiences. First house represents self, last house represents spirituality