Hermes

Deities

Greek messenger god, son of Zeus, psychopomp who guides souls to the underworld. God of boundaries, transitions, communication, commerce, and thieves. Invented the lyre, extremely clever and quick-witted. THE messenger deity, master of language and magic. Patron of travelers, merchants, and magicians.

Tradition · Greek Roman

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence
Mercury
Elemental Correspondence
Air
Zodiac Affinity
GeminiVirgo

Offerings

Offerings
CoinsIncenseHoneyWineWritten messagesActs of clevernessHelping travelersCrossroads offerings

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing
Days
Wednesday
Moon phases
Waxing CrescentNew Moon
Sabbats
Ostara
Hours
Mercury hoursDawnTwilight

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
MercuryMessenger of the GodsPsychopomp
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
Messenger of the GodsGod of TravelersTricksterPsychopompGod of CommerceMaster of Boundaries
Symbols
CaduceusWinged sandalsWinged helmetTortoiseCrossroads

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Clever wit and quick thinking
Address
Lord HermesSwift MessengerTricksterGuide
Relationship
Clever ally and guide
Warning
Appreciates cleverness may test you
Resonance
Communicators travelers merchants magicians tricksters
Modern Practice

Invoked for communication, travel, business, learning, magic, and navigating transitions. Essential for Mercury day workings. Work with Hermes for successful business deals, clear communication, safe travel, learning new skills, and all forms of mercurial magic. Excellent for writers, students, travelers, and magicians. The quintessential Mercury deity.

Nature and meaning

Domain
CommunicationTravelCommerceTrickeryBoundariesTransitionsLanguageMagicAlchemyThieves
Mythology Summary

Greek messenger god, son of Zeus, psychopomp who guides souls to the underworld. God of boundaries, transitions, communication, commerce, and thieves. Invented the lyre, extremely clever and quick-witted. THE messenger deity, master of language and magic. Patron of travelers, merchants, and magicians. Associated with alchemy and hermetic wisdom (Hermes Trismegistus).

Related Deities
MercuryThothOdinApolloLoki

Details

Correspondences
Colors
OrangeYellowSilverMulticolored
Stones
AgateCitrineGreen AventurineCarnelianOpal
Herbs
LavenderFennelDillParsleyValerian
Scents
LavenderLemongrassMintFennel
Metals
MercuryQuicksilver
Animals
RamTortoiseRoosterHawk
Tarot
The MagicianThe FoolEight of Wands

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