Mercury & Gems
Emerald, together with Ruby and Blue Sapphire, is one of the most loved and sought-after Gems for its beauty.
Intelligence and the Intellect are under the influence of Mercury; therefore, when the Natal Chart suggests strengthening it, these qualities will be enhanced. It is often said that simply wearing a Gem is enough to improve the corresponding qualities, but this is not always true. Our life is a balance (or imbalance) of energies composed of a myriad of factors. To act upon an energy, and therefore upon the corresponding aspects of life, one must know what one is doing. If Mercury also carries some negative aspects and we strengthen it, it will be as though we were financing our friends and our enemies at the same time. As always, who will win?
The principal Gem for Mercury is Emerald set in Silver or Platinum. A good substitute is Green Tourmaline.
in the image above: raw Tourmaline in its natural state.
