A Mercury witchcraft practitioner is someone who works with the energy and power associated with the planet Mercury in their magical practice. This form of witchcraft is often focused on communication, agility of thought, intellect, and intelligence. Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun in our solar system and is associated with the Roman god of the same name. In astrology, it is said to govern communication, intellect, curiosity, and travel. Those who practice Mercury witchcraft seek to tap into these energies and utilize them in their magical workings. Communication plays a significant role in Mercury witchcraft.
Mercury is a planet of ambiguity and ambivalence. It belongs to neither the day nor the night, but can belong to either. It is the fastest moving planet other than the Moon, and it changes speeds and directions more than any other. It is associated with argumentation and destabilization, but also the precise, detailed work of critical thinking and communication. Mercury is also associated with travel, commerce, and trade. Mercury was the messenger of the gods, moving between the upper world and the underworld, and as such, is associated with in-between-ness, crossing over, changing directions, and sharing information. Mercury rules the signs of Gemini and Virgo, and is exalted in Virgo.
Mercury was the messenger of the gods, moving between the upper world and the underworld, and as such, is associated with in-between-ness, crossing over, changing directions, and sharing information. After basic investigations, the patient was shifted to the operation theatre where a thorough debridement was performed under general anaesthesia and a large amount of mercury was removed physically from the dorsum of the hand.
Communication plays a significant role in Mercury witchcraft. Practitioners may work spells or rituals to enhance their ability to express themselves clearly, improve their writing or public speaking skills, or strengthen their telepathic and intuitive communication abilities. Mercury also represents agility of thought and intelligence, and Mercury witches may work with this energy to enhance their problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and mental acuity.
Mercury witchcraft practitioner
Cards featured from the Smith-Rider-Waite deck, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith (left), the Delta Enduring Tarot by Egan (center top), Dust II Onyx Tarot by Courtney Alexander (center bottom), and the Next World Tarot by Cristy C. Road (right)
As we move through our days of planetary magic, we come to Wednesday, the day of Mercury.
Mercury is a planet of ambiguity and ambivalence. It belongs to neither the day nor the night, but can belong to either. It is the fastest moving planet other than the Moon, and it changes speeds and directions more than any other. It is associated with argumentation and destabilization, but also the precise, detailed work of critical thinking and communication. Mercury is also associated with travel, commerce, and trade. Mercury was the messenger of the gods, moving between the upper world and the underworld, and as such, is associated with in-between-ness, crossing over, changing directions, and sharing information. Mercury rules the signs of Gemini and Virgo, and is exalted in Virgo.
For today—or any Wednesday—you might make a small altar for Mercury with the things you have available. You can look to the list of correspondences below for the kinds of colors, stones, numbers, and tarot cards you might incorporate. Add things that you associate with Mercury—maybe coins or notebooks, letters and correspondences or postcards. Once you build your altar, take some time to be with it as an aesthetic experience. Notice how being with this altar makes you feel. Drop your attention down into your body and observe what sensations arise as you observe the objects you’ve gathered for Mercury.
Sometimes, Mercury is visible in the night sky. Sometimes it rises before the Sun as a morning star, sometimes it sets after the Sun as an evening star. Right now, because of how close it is to the Sun, it is not currently visible, but around September 23 through November 3, it may be visible in the evening sky after the Sun sets. After Mercury’s retrograde period this fall, it will be at its brightest in the morning sky before the Sun rises, from November 19-December 13.
Whether you are working with or without an altar, I invite you to take some time to meditate with Mercury. It could be five minutes, ten minutes, or longer. Visualize Mercury in your mind’s eye (you can look up pictures of the planet if you don’t know what it looks like), or visualize the glyph for Mercury. Notice what your body feels like as you imagine Mercury. Remember or call up experiences in which you felt in-between places, in liminal spaces, moving between one world and another. You might call up what being in transit feels like for you—on planes or trains, commutes or relocations. Consider returning to experiences in which you received good news or messages from afar. Feel into experiences where you felt like you were communicating clearly and being understood. Notice what these memories feel like in your body, not just as thoughts in your mind.
In meditations like this, I also work with mantras coming from the yoga tradition. For working with Mercury, I use the mantra: “Om Sri Budhaya Namaha.” I use a mala and repeat the mantra 108 times. I also sometimes use mudra, described below.
However you spend your time meditating with Mercury—repeating a mantra, recalling experiences that you associated with Mercury’s significations—tune in to the sensations that begin to accumulate. These could be physical, emotional, or they could be more subtle energetic shifts in your awareness. The practice is for Mercury to become more than just an abstract symbol or something that you think of as “out there” in space. As you begin to notice what Mercury feels like within your body, this becomes a state that you can return to and work with in your magic, and how you understand Mercury astrologically—in your birth chart or in its transits—will begin to take on more embodied significance as well.
Mercury
Day: Wednesday
Number: 8, and also 2 and 3
Colors: Orange and multi-colored
Metals: “quicksilver and part of tin and glass” (Picatrix)
Stones: “emerald and all stones of this type and has part of asumbedich” (Picatrix)
Chakra: Vishudha, the Throat Chakra
Mantra: Om Sri Budhaya Namaha
Mudra: The little finger is associated with Mercury, so I use Bhudi Mudra—bringing the tip of the thumb and little finger together, with other fingers extended. There is also a mudra from Indian dance traditions used to signify Mercury—Budha Mudra, illustrated below.
Tarot: The Magician
Typical symptoms of acute mercury poisoning via inhalation rather than injection, include those of gastroenteritis, ulceromenbranous colitis and stomatitis.[1] Pleuritic chest pain has been reported whereas symptoms of renal and central nervous involvement were less common.[3] Elemental mercury poisoning has also been implicated in the causation of cortical myoclonus.[20] Abscess formation is the most common local presentation.[19]
They may perform rituals or meditations to clear their mind, improve memory, or enhance their ability to process information rapidly. In addition to communication and intelligence, Mercury is associated with travel. Mercury witches may incorporate this aspect of the planet's energy into their practice, using it to aid in safe and prosperous journeys or to call upon the spirit of Mercury to guide them to new opportunities or experiences. Mercury witchcraft practitioners may work with various magical tools and techniques to harness these energies. They may use crystals such as amethyst, citrine, or clear quartz to amplify their communication abilities or the power of their thoughts. They may also incorporate herbs and plants associated with Mercury, such as lavender, sage, or lemongrass, into their spells and rituals. Symbols related to Mercury, such as the caduceus or the winged helmet, may also be utilized by Mercury witches. These symbols can be used in talismans or as visual focal points during meditation or spellwork. Overall, the practice of Mercury witchcraft centers around communication, intellect, and agility of thought. It offers practitioners the opportunity to tap into the planetary energies of Mercury and utilize them to enhance their communication skills, expand their intellectual capacities, and navigate through life's journeys with clarity and purpose..
Reviews for "Mercury Witchcraft: Honoring the God of Communication and Trickery"
- Emily - 1 star
I was really disappointed with "Mercury witchcraft practitioner". The whole premise of the book seemed interesting, but it quickly became a convoluted mess. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it hard to connect or care about them. The plot felt disjointed and rushed, leaving important details unexplained. Overall, I found the book to be a confusing and frustrating read.
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"Mercury witchcraft practitioner" had a lot of potential, but it ultimately fell short for me. The writing style was overly descriptive, to the point where it became tiresome. The pacing was also inconsistent, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. Additionally, the heavy use of magical jargon made understanding the story difficult, especially for readers unfamiliar with the witchcraft theme. Overall, I found the book to be a bit of a slog and didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped.
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