Mercury is the planet nearest to the Sun. It rules Gemini and Virgo. Mercury is described as 'The messenger of the Gods'. It takes 88 days to rotate around the Sun. Apart from Venus, it is the only planet that rules two zodiac signs. Mercury is considered cold and dry. It is neither a masculine nor a feminine planet. Mercury absorbs the nature of the planet it associates with. Mercury rules communications of all forms including letters, emails and speeches. It rules thought and the spoken language. Newspapers, journalists, writers, internet companies, courier and logistics solution providers, transporters, teachers and authors are ruled by Mercury. A well placed Mercury can make a person articulate and witty, while a poorly placed Mercury may cause learning difficulties. Mercury rules the hands, shoulders and lungs.