Mercury, the i, the staff, the pole
Water element

Glyph: Winged cap of the Gods, staff of mercury / caduceus staff
Rules: Gemini, Virgo
Exalted in Aquarius
Detriment in Sagittarius, Pisces
Fall in Leo
Day: Wednesday
Keyword: Intellectual urge, the avenue of expression
Represents: Reasoning ability

Never located more than 28 ° distant from the Sun. Considered neutral. Rules reason, ability to communicate, intellect, awareness, dexterity, rationalization, transmission, words, opinion and sensory perceptions. Its action is quick, uncertain, volatile. Deals with travel (especially short trips), brothers and sisters, children, clerking, speaking, writing, bookkeeping, secretaries, neighborhood activities, letters and mailings, means of transportation, trade, emotional capacity and technique. Where you find Mercury in the chart shows where and how you communicate best.

The ancient Greeks called Mercury Apollo when it was visible at dawn and Hermes at night