The Lights and Planets
Mercury
Mercury, called "Buddha" (Awareness) in Sanskrit, is
the light in our eyes, the ever-changing consciousness
within us that moves us from idea to idea. Mercury
represents the Mind, therefore, and all ideas: the
thoughts we have, and mental processes in general.
Mercury rules not only our thoughts but also their travel,
meaning—all manner of communication, whether by
phone, letter, e-mail, spoken conversations—what have
you. And finally, Mercury rules the wires, waves, cables,
and connections communication travels through to
reach us.