Paralysis in a dream commonly reflects helplessness -- a situation where you feel unable to act or speak up even though you desperately want to. It often surfaces during periods when you feel powerless over a decision, a relationship, or circumstances that seem entirely out of your hands.
Venus is opposite to Mercury. He comprehends languages and discipline; she delights and pleasures, Jupiter the like to Mars; this coveteth mercy and justice; that, impiety and cruelty. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)