![]() Propelled by the wind from the mouth of Aeolus, god of the wind, he directs exchange trading along the right path, namely, that of moving in balance. It is as if Mercury can fly away any moment. Unlike every other Mercury statue that was created up to that point, the statue is very dynamic. HG is the symbol for the element Mercury and it comes from the word hydrargyrum which translates to water-silver. The original, which can still be visited in Florence, was very innovative in its day because of its detailed muscle dissection and execution of balance. This symbol was used as an amulet to provide protection to the Egyptians who wore it. This symbol was also known as Behdety as it was used in the temples to represent the god Behedti, the god of the midday sun. The statue is a replica of a statue made by sculptor Giambologna (1529-1608) in 1563. The winged sun is a symbol of ancient Egypt but also used in other ancient cultures. The figure of the Flying Mercury has been associated with the Amsterdam exchange trading since 1845 when King Willem II bestowed the first statue at the opening of the Beurs van Zocher. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum (/hadrrdrm/). Its symbol is an amalgamation of the cross symbol of earthly manifestation, the circle symbol of spirit, and the crescent, symbolizing the container for wisdom. It rules both Gemini and Virgo and is also linked to the 3rd and 6th houses. The same cannot be said of the Flying Mercury that has been watching over the trading floor from the gallery for many years. Mercury is a chemical element with symbol Hg and atomic number 80. MERCURY MEANING IN ASTROLOGY Mercury is the planet of intellect and communication. Mercury is discretely present on the facade of Beursplein 5. The symbol is also associated with the Roman god Mercury, who was the messenger of the gods and the patron of communication. The cross represents the physical body, while the crescent moon represents the mind, imagination, and emotions. The message is always the same: this is a building where trade is being conducted under the watchful eye of Mercury. The symbol of Mercury is a crescent moon atop a cross. Today, we can still find him on the outer facades and in the exchange buildings of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The astrological symbol for the planet Mercury is the caduceus. He was also present on and in the first buildings of the Beurs van Rotterdam. As early as the 17th century, a statue of Mercury adorned the main facade of the Beurs van Hendrick de Keyser in Amsterdam. In ancient times, mercury was known as quicksilver, and it was believed to be able to shift between liquid and solid states. In either case, this alchemy symbol represents the mind, as well as a state that could transcend death. For centuries, he has symbolized the exchange in the Netherlands in many guises. Mercury (which is also one of the seven planetary metals) can mean both the element and the planet.
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