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Mercury is represented by the reptilian animal nature. Messenger, communication, relationship between individuality and collective. Psychopathy being pure reptile, caring only for the self.

>The R-complex: Basal Ganglia and Thalamus
These are the oldest parts of the brain: the ones that we share with reptiles and birds. They are thought to be the location of basic drives and instincts, basic needs and avoidances.

A healthy balance between the two is proper function of Mercury, being able to tell the difference, discernment.

>The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology.The same staff was borne by other heralds like Iris, the messenger of Hera.The short staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpens

The old Aryan way was to purify and control the animal nature, generation of internal fire.
The new jewish way is to either become it, or kill it, we see how that turned out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpens