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Mercury is the first planet from the Sun and the smallest in the Solar System. In English, it is named after the ancient Roman god Mercurius , god of commerce and communication, and the messenger of the gods. Mercury is classified as a terrestrial planet, with roughly the same surface gravity as Mars.
The name "Mercury" is possibly related to the Latin words merx ("merchandise"; cf. merchant, commerce, etc.), mercari (to trade), and merces (wages); another possible connection is the Proto-Indo-European root merĝ- for "boundary, border" (cf. Old English " mearc", Old Norse " mark" and Latin "margō") and Greek οὖρος (by analogy of ...
* - The element mercury was named directly for the deity, with only indirect naming connection to the planet (see etymology of mercury). ** - Phosphorus was the Ancient Greek name for the planet Venus. (see etymology of phosphorus).
The days were named after the classical planets of Hellenistic astrology, in the order: Sun , Moon , Mars , Mercury , Jupiter , Venus , and Saturn . [6] The seven-day week spread throughout the Roman Empire in late antiquity. By the fourth century CE, it was in wide use throughout the Empire.
Named after Mercury, the god of speed and messenger of the Gods, as was the planet Mercury named after the god. · Symbol Hg is from Latin hydrargyrum, which is from the Greek words ὕδωρ and ἀργυρός (hydor and argyros). Meaning "water-silver", because it is a liquid like water (at room temperature), and has a silvery metallic sheen.
Mercury in Capricorn is giving you the mental focus and resilience to build something long-lasting and fruitful, Pisces. For instance, with the messenger planet transiting your future-oriented ...
Mercury is officially stationing direct, so expect more clarity in your personal life. This retrograde likely had you revisiting childhood memories or perhaps emphasized your hobbies, creative ...
Mercury retrograde is known as a time of miscommunication and chaos. Ahead, an astrologer breaks down every time Mercury will be in retrograde in 2024.