Find out the magical beings that the days of the week are named after and what kind of magic you can work on each day to empower yourself.
As magical people, we plan our rituals and daily magical practices around the powers nature holds. We know different Moon phases hold different magic we can draw from, and the seasons do too. Things like plants, crystals, and our own energy grant much magic. Would you believe the days of the week also hold magic and the very nature of their names grant magical powers as well? Join SpiritualBlossom to learn about the days of the week name origin and their magical correspondences. Learn about their colors, the planets that influence them, what deity they are named after, magical plants, crystals, and what magic is best worked on each of the days based on the energy they hold.
What’s a Day?
A day is 24 hours and goes from midnight to midnight. The earth rotates on its axis or makes a complete turn in one day and this is what creates the difference between night and day. When it is day on one side of the earth, it is night on the other. Seasons vary depending on the planet’s movements as well. The circadian rhythm is what governs your body’s natural cycles of wakefulness and sleep, and light and dark effect that. Daytime is when people are typically more active, and nighttime is usually for rest and sleep. There are 365 days in a year, and it takes a whole year for the earth to make a complete orbit, or trip around the sun.
Why Are the Days Magical?
It is believed by some people that each day is just the same as all the others, but some people believe that different days have their own powerful magic. Magically, each day is named after something powerful, and the energy and magic of what the day is named after influences it. There are special things like crystals and plants corresponding with each day, and each day has the natural power to influence certain areas of life. Most importantly, all of these things combine to influence each day. Knowing these correspondences will make it easy for you to use that power to make your own magic manifest.
For example, Mondays might annoy people, but the energy of Monday is very favorable for things like compassion, nurturing, and goddess energy. Buying crystals on the day they correspond with can help you choose them at the height of their power, and planting the magical herbs, trees, or flowers on the day they correspond with will align you with their magical abilities. Of course, you can do any magic you want to any day you would like to, but it is always best to do magic during the time that it is most powerful. Read about doing magic with herbs here: Using Magical Spices and Herbs
The Meanings of the Days
Each day is named after something that rules it, and each day has its own planet. Every day has its own crystals and plants, and each day also has its own energy that is good to use for your own magic. Read on to find out about these powerful things.
Monday Meaning
The planet that rules Monday is the Moon, and the day is also named after the Moon. The Moon brings its personal energy to the day. The Moon represents the mother goddess, and the magical powers of women. The qualities of compassion, healing, nurturing, and listening without judgment are things that represent the Moon. Love, dreams, and psychic abilities correspond to the Moon as well. Sliver, moonstone, and pearls are some of Monday’s stones. Plants that correspond with Monday are night blooming jasmine and moonflower. Monday’s colors are silver, blue, and white.
You can do a Monday Moon working to increase your ability to be compassionate. Under the cover of night, better when the Moon is visible, don a sliver, blue, or white item of clothing and jewelry with pearls, silver, or moonstones. Place some jasmine tea bags under the light of the Moon, and say “Magical Moon, bestow upon me the power of compassion. Whenever I wear this jewelry or clothing, or drink this tea, open my mind and heart and make me compassionate. So Be It.” Read about the magic of the Full Moon here: Full Moon Significance, Lore, and Magic
Tuesday Meaning
Mars is the ruling planet of Tuesday. Tuesday is named after the Norse god Tiw. Also Known as Tyr, he is a god of war, justice, and has been called upon by his devotees for victory in battle. He is a god who made sure the wolf, Fenris, was bound. Fenris was a monstrous being who was growing so rapidly, the gods feared him, and sought to have him bound. The wolf was suspicious of the chain meant to bind him and said he refused to put it on unless one of them put their hand in his mouth. Tyr was the only one who had the courage to do so, and when the wolf realized he was unable to free himself, he bit off Tyr’s hand. As a god, Tyr showed sometimes you have to sacrifice something to uphold law and order. Mars also rules Aries and you can read about that Zodiac Sign here: Aries Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Red, orange, and black are the colors for Tuesday, and some crystals are carnelian, ruby, and red jasper. Thistle, nettle, and red flowers are associated with Tuesday. Magic for Tuesdays revolve around justice, war, and conflict resolution. When people are trying to bully you, do a working to instill respect for your personal power in people. Get some artificial or real red flowers. You can also plant them in your garden. On a Tuesday, say a prayer over them like “ Tyr, mighty god of war and justice, aid me in bringing out the most intimidating parts of myself to instill awe in those who would harm me. Inspire me to know how to use my strengths to overcome all challenges those who go against me would throw my way.“ Then, carry or wear your red flowers as a charm, remembering you have been strengthened by Tyr.
Wednesday Meaning
Mercury is the ruling planet of Wednesday. The day was named after the Norse god Woden, also known as Odin. Odin is the Norse father of the gods, and he is also known as One Eye, The Wanderer, and The Hanged God. He sacrificed his eye in a well of knowledge to gain wisdom, and he also sacrificed himself to gain knowledge of the Runes, used for magic, communication with Odin, and divination. He is a god of war, the battlefield, the slain, poetry, divination, wisdom, and sorcery. He also travels all the Nine Worlds, often in disguise, and sends two ravens to gather what information they can and bring back to him. To read more about Odin, see here: How to Use Runes for Love
Wednesday’s colors are purple and orange and some crystals for Wednesday are citrine, emerald, and hematite. The plants lavender, fennel, and apples are for Wednesday. To gain wisdom of hidden things, give an apple to Odin. Take it someplace where forest creatures can enjoy it and leave it there. Say something like “Odin, father of the gods, open my eyes and mind to that which is unseen. Inspire me with knowledge or lead me to where I can go find it. Accept this gift of an apple as a token of my thanks. I open myself to all messages from you, that I may know the whole truth. So Be It.”
Thursday Meaning
Jupiter rules Thursday. Thursday is named after the Norse god Thor. Thor is a son of the father god Odin, and he is a god of thunder and lightning, storms, protection, and strength. He is the protector of Asgard, home of the gods, and his mighty hammer, Mjolnir, is the weapon he guards Asgard with. He also protects humanity and is called upon by his devotees to heal wounds and to protect them. A Thor’s Hammer, a sort of amulet, is worn for protection and as a symbol of belonging to the Norse faith. Mjolnir was stolen once by a giant, and Thor and Loki dressed as women to get it back- and they defeated the giant in the process.
Thursday’s colors are blue, green, and purple and some crystals are turquoise, amethyst, and sugilite. Plants are thorns, garlic, and beech. Magic relating to protection, strength, or storms is especially powerful on Thursdays. One powerful working is protecting yourself, your loved ones, your home, and belongings from storms. Take four thorns, and drive them into the ground at the four corners of your property, and say “By the power of Thor, I ward off all damage that storms, rain, winds, hail, ice, lightning, and thunder could cause. “ Remember to pour a beer, or mead into the ground as a gift of thanks to Thor for the protection. You can also buy a new Thor’s hammer on any Thursday to wear for protection. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and you can read about that Zodiac Sign here: Sagittarius Traits and Love Compatibility
Friday Meaning
Venus is the ruling planet of Friday. The day is named after the Norse goddess Frigga or Frig. She is a goddess of marriage, motherhood, and clairvoyance. She is the wife of Odin and is called upon by her devotees to implore Odin for his help in conceiving children and for victory. In the poem Gylfaginning, she is referred to as the highest of the goddesses. She went all over the Worlds to ask protection for her son Baldr from all things in existence. She was so loved, that they all agreed to not harm Baldr. She did not ask the mistletoe for protection though, and his death is ultimately caused by that.
Friday’s colors are aqua and pink and some crystals for Friday are pink tourmaline, jade, and peridot. Plants are rose, violet, and birch. Magic for Fridays is all about love, sex, romance, hearth and home, conceiving children, pregnancy, and family. A good time to do magic when you want to conceive is any Friday. Plant some pink roses or leave some for Frigga in your garden and pray that you become a parent. Prayers for healing from infertility can be given, and applications to foster or adopt children can be started or submitted on Fridays. Venus rules Libra and you can read about their Zodiac flowers here: What is the Best Libra Flower?
Saturday Meaning
Saturn rules Saturday and it is also what the name of the day was based on. The planet Saturn is associated with organization and authority, limitations, wisdom, level-headedness, and hard work. Crystals for Saturday are smoky quartz, jet, and obsidian. Saturday’s colors are purple and black and some plants for Saturday are hyacinth, peppermint, and thyme. Saturdays are the perfect time to magic for banishing, wisdom, and self-improvement.
The simplest way to do self-improvement magic is to study every Saturday until you attain your improvement. Opening the mind and applying yourself to sharpening your skills is a powerful form of magic. Sometimes, just sitting down to work on skills is powerful enough, but sometimes, you need help focusing. Choose an article of clothing that makes it comfortable so you can concentrate better and get a piece of obsidian to block out distractions. Only use these during study time. The more you use them the more you will naturally focus when it comes time to learn. Saturn rules Capricorn and you can read about that Zodiac Sign here: Capricorn Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Sunday Meaning
The Sun rules Sunday and it is also what the day was named after. The Sun is associated with vitality, good health, optimism, strength, success, and victory. Life purpose and pride is also associated with the Sun. Crystals associated with Sunday are gold, tiger’s eye, and citrine. The colors for Sunday are yellow and gold and some plants are sunflowers, marigold, and oak. Magic for Sundays is all about success, abundance, healing, getting promotions, and growing as a person.
One magical working you can do on Sundays is to be successful at whatever you are working towards. Of course, practice makes perfect, so some extra time to work hard at being successful can be done. A bit of magic can’t hurt though. Take a jar of water and place it where the rays of the Sun can illuminate it, and say “Glorious Sun, bless this water with your power for victory, Make me reach within myself to be the best I can be. Give me the power to climb every mountain, solve every problem, and be the best version of myself. No one is faster than me. No one is wiser than me. No one is more successful than me with your divine help. So Be It. “ Then light a small fire to give the Sun some strength and thank it for the help. The Sun rules Leo and you can read about that Zodiac Sign here: Leo Traits and Love Compatibility
When you plan magic, you can plan anything you want. If you want to allow the powers of the universe to aid in your magic, plan your magical workings on the days that correspond with your goals. This will make your magic more powerful and meaningful. May all your magic manifest exactly as you wish for it to and may the days and correspondences share their magic with yours. So Be It.
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for SpiritualBlossom and Mysticsense, and she writes for The Green Egg Magazine and PaganPages.Org emag.
