Mercury

During this Mercury retrograde, "expect big declarations of love and fiery arguments, followed by emotional manipulations with the aim to control others."

Version A of the Mercury installment of our solar system poster series.

Mercury, the planet of communication, is headed into the fiery sign of Aries on April 11 — and you might want to keep your attitude in check for the next three weeks while it's in transit.

Responsible for logic and reason, dictating how we solve problems

Researchers find the planet may have had a dynamic past.

Messenger is expected to slam into Mercury today at speeds of 8,750 mph (14,081 kph), creating a crater an estimated 52 feet (16 meters) across.

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Mercury ~ Mercury contains all the symbols, signifying the potential integration of spirit, soul and matter and the synthesis of all the other planets, as well as the relationships between them. Soul - the mediating and connecting principle - is in the most elevated position, above the Spirit, with Matter at the base

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USGS Astrogeology Science Center works with NASA and space-science communities to integrate planetary maps, geology, and remote sensing for Mars, Venus, the Moon, Mercury, Asteroids, Titan, Io, and more.