Mercury Gems

Emerald Gem, Vedic Planet Mercury, Weekday Wednesday, Astrological Signs Gemini and Virgo, Number 5, Bronze Metal, Color Green, Represents Intelligence. Ruling Deity Vishnu.

It is directly associated with Mercury, the messenger of the gods. It is the planet that represents speech, communication of any kind, friendships and commerce at all levels. At a low level its functions are to articulate material resources, and at a higher level it connects us with our inner capacities and the powers of our mind.

Mercury rules writing, education, and thought in general. It is also the fastest moving planet, indicating quick comprehension, ease of expression, correlation of ideas, and exchange of information. It relates to mental and nervous energy in its articulated form. It shows our intellectual powers and the degree of mental development in our life.