Number Five (5~ Mercury)

“Don’t Fence Me In”

The planet of the number 5 is Mercury which is symbolic of speed, communications, changeability, temperament, writing, talking, travel, contacts and radio. It stands for law, and for new experiences. It shows change, travel, new friends and it is detached from everything. It means art, interest in religion and in religious institutions. It is rapid in nature, careless in action and speculative in temperament. Above all, it demands freedom of action. This number represents salesmanship and research; it seeks present happiness and cares little for cost or consequence. Mercury is young and causes youthfulness or immaturity. Mercury is the mediator, so it rules in us the ability to be ministers, negotiators, deal-makers etc.

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, is famous for being associated with quick response, changeable character, ready wit, and restlessness. It is also known as an evergreen planet—the planet that is always young. Its Sanskrit name, Kumar (youthful), indicates its youthful and princely nature. It is also called Buddha in Sanskrit, a planet of buddhi, which literally means intellect and ready wit or pratiuttapanna mati. It is related to the respiratory system, the nervous system, speech, education, and intelligence. It is neutral in gender and is regarded as a cold and moist planet. In the Hindu system, Earth is its element and it is a merchant by nature. This merchant-like nature of Mercury makes it take risks and gamble—a planet of extremes. On the one hand, the Mercury-dominated natives are lovers of physical comforts and money-minded and, on the other, they do not care for money or physical comforts. Although Mercury is regarded as a benefic and auspicious planet, it makes its natives suspicious, serious, cunning, and sometime deceitful. Mercury natives are witty and lovers of humor and entertainment. They are manipulative, wise, delicate, attractive, and fond of travel and adventure. They are born orators, although they are scientific in their approach. They are also lovers of the fine arts, soft-spoken, doubting, fragile, and tenderhearted.

The 5 loves its freedom and wants to come and go as it pleases. See how the number is open at both sides? How its base is on a rocker? It is so adaptable, likes so much variety, that it sometimes doesn’t know if it is coming or going. The 5’s are very restless under routine; they must have the freedom of adjusting their own schedules. A job in the same place every day, within four walls, is confining to the point of extreme uneasiness.

Having many 5’s in a chart means changes and unexpected happenings. Basically 5’s are curious. They want to know what makes things tick and what is going on. They will investigate everything. The 5 is called the number of man because it is the exact middle of numbers and man has five physical senses. When we are born, the first thing we become aware of are our senses. We feel the warmth and cold. We see the light and are aware of faces—of our parents, of other people, and then of our surroundings. We touch various objects and feel the difference in texture. We develop taste for certain foods that we like better than others. We can smell the aroma of foods and of the changing air about us.

You love meeting people, so any time away from work is likely to be spent with various groups. From your horse-riding set to your tennis set, from the people on your internet course to your night-clubbing friends: the list may be endless. You are likely to enjoy a massage (which temporarily keeps you in one place) or swimming, which calms your mind. Accessing the internet may be particularly stimulating, because you love to collate new information. Here you can find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know, and it functions as a global meeting place. Parties will take up leisure time because overall you find communication relaxing.

You are an incredibly magnetic person and you love life and people, and so draw many potential partners to you. Perhaps you experiment by dating many of them. However, you are looking for a partner with whom you can fall hopelessly in love, and then you will usually have no problems being committed. With a 5, you like spontaneity and seek a socially and mentally stimulating partner. Perhaps you travel, study, party and work together. Challenges can arise over your unpredictability, or from a lack of communication. You tend to live life in the fast lane, which makes for an intense relationship.

There is a time for expansion, for dealing with change, unexpected happenings, adventure. This lesson usually gives a person an abundance of talents in every direction, the capability of accomplishing almost anything for which an opportunity is presented-and many opportunities are presented. With the freedom that this abundance of talent and opportunity brings, life can be exciting. But the lesson is more difficult: the individual must learn the Constructive use of Freedom. The individual must not waste his many talents or misuse his ongoing opportunities; he must not get lost in solely physical desires-food, sex, alcohol, drugs. He must not scatter his potential and end up with frustration. He must make a meaningful existence by using freedom productively.

Health and Diseases: You may have a tendency towards arthritis, or you may be prone to allergies. With a 5 you may be addicted to certain foods or to alcohol, and you may even find yourself addicted to foods to which you are actually allergic. This number is associated with self-love, and learning to love yourself can be a big step towards boosting your health. Similarly, laughter helps to boost the immune system. When you get sick – with a throat infection, for example – you may find that you have a clearer connection with your inner, spiritual self and, as a result, are able to express yourself more clearly to others. Health and Diseases Diseases linked with Mercury are chronic dysentery, constipation, gastric pain, gastritis, indigestion caused by weak stomach fire, kidney problems, restlessness of mind, and fear of evil spirits and ghosts. Number 5 people are also susceptible to the flu, colds and coughs, skin problems, nervous breakdowns, headaches, a weak memory, blood pressure problems, and ailments of the heart.

“Characteristics and Attributes of Number-5 (Mercury)”

Positive Impact: Mental Strength, Quick Sharp, Creative Ideas, Adaptable, Alert, Analytical, Attractive to opposite sex, Charming, Clever, Courageous, Curious, Dynamic, Gets along with all types of people, Learns languages easily, Love of freedom, Loves to travel, Popular, Social, Super salesman, Wants adventure, Witty.

Negative Impact: Confusion, Stammering, Neck related problem, Careless, Discontent, Impatient, Impulsive, Irresponsible, Procrastinates, Restless, Takes dangerous chances (daredevil).

Destructive: Gambler, Overindulge the senses in sex, Drugs, Alcohol, or Food, Perversion,  Rude.

Careers: Writer, Media, Anchoring, Business, Mathematician, Flight attendant, Dancer, Singer, Scientist

Leisure/ Hobbies:  Socializing, Internet, Parties, Horse riding, Massage, Swimming

Lucky Colours : All shades of green, Turquoise, Light shades of brown, Smoky grey and white.

Lucky Days : Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Lucky Gem : Emerald, Diamond, platinum and silver

Strong Periods: Their strong periods are between May 21 and June 20 and between August 21 and September 20.

Weak Period: May, September, and December

Fasting: They are advised to fast on full moon days. If they are born on a Wednesday, they should fast on Wednesdays as well.

Meditation: They should meditate on Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, peace, and prosperity. If this is not possible, they should meditate on an emerald, or the substitute gemstone.

Mantra: Repetition of the mantra of any planet should be completed within the ascending cycle of the moon and should be repeated the prescribed number of times.

• AUM MAHALAKSHMAYE VIDMAHE
• VISHNU PRIYAYE DHI MAHI
• TANNO LAKSHMI PRACHODAYAT