The Mount of Mercury lies at the base of the little finger and governs communication, wit, business acumen, and quick intelligence. Named for the swift messenger god, it reveals your gift for words, your shrewdness in dealings, and the nimbleness of your mind. Its development shows how strongly the Mercurial talents of speech, trade, and cleverness run in you.
Find the Mount of Mercury as the pad at the base of the little finger (the fourth and smallest finger), just above the palm. A developed Mercury is a firm rise beneath the little finger; a flat one lies low against the palm's edge. Compare it to the neighbouring Apollo mount to judge its fullness.
The Mount of Mercury governs communication, eloquence, wit, business sense, and quick, adaptable intelligence. A well-developed mount indicates a gift for words, persuasion, and commerce — a lively, clever, articulate nature suited to speaking, writing, teaching, trade, or science. A flat mount suggests less facility with communication or business. An overdeveloped mount can point to cunning, shrewdness turned to trickery, or a slippery relationship with the truth. It is the seat of your verbal and commercial gifts.
Eloquent, witty, persuasive, and shrewd in business — a natural communicator and clever dealer.
Less facility or interest in speech, persuasion, or commerce; a quieter, less verbal nature.
Cunning or slyness — cleverness that can tip into trickery or a loose relationship with honesty.
Exceptional communication and expressive power; a gift for words and influence over others.
Sharp intelligence and communication grounded in integrity — persuasion used honestly.
Read the Mount of Mercury as the measure of your gifts for communication, wit, and enterprise. A strong mount invites you to use your eloquence and cleverness — in speaking, writing, teaching, or business — while keeping them honest. A flatter mount is an invitation to develop your voice and your confidence in dealings. The mount reminds you that the power of words and quick thinking is one of the surest ways to move through the world.
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