Planetary Spellwork: A Beginners Guide to the Days of the Week
In witchcraft, each day of the week carries the energy of a specific planet. These planetary rulers offer guidance on the best days for spellcasting, ensuring that your intentions align with the natural energies of the universe. By working with the planet that governs each day, you can amplify your magic and bring about powerful results. Here’s a guide to help you understand which spells to do on each day, according to its planetary ruler.
A couple things to consider:
Yes each day is ruled by a planet but even the hours of each day are ruled by different planets.
you do not have to wait till a specific day or time of day to do a particular spell, this is just a guide to try and help amplify your magic but you can also do that by aligning with the moon, working with deities, or adding ingredients of elements associated with the energy of your spell, and many other ways.
Sunday: Ruled by the Sun
Planetary Energy: The Sun is associated with vitality, self-expression, confidence, and success. It’s the source of all life and energy.
Spells to Cast:
- Success spells
- Personal power or empowerment rituals
- Confidence-building magic
- Abundance or prosperity work
- Healing spells that focus on overall wellness and vitality
Correspondences: Gold, sunflowers, citrine, amber, and marigold
Example Spell: On Sunday, light a gold or yellow candle, focus on the solar energy radiating into your life, and recite affirmations or a chant for self-empowerment or success in your endeavors.
Monday: Ruled by the Moon
Planetary Energy: The Moon governs emotions, intuition, dreams, and feminine energy. It’s connected to cycles, reflection, and inner healing.
Spells to Cast:
- Dreamwork and psychic development
- Fertility or motherhood spells
- Spells for intuition or connecting with the divine feminine
- Emotional healing and release
Correspondences: Silver, moonstone, pearls, jasmine, and white roses
Example Spell: Perform a moon water ritual on Monday to cleanse and charge your magical tools, or work with your intuition through divination or dream journaling.
Tuesday: Ruled by Mars
Planetary Energy: Mars is the planet of action, courage, and assertiveness. It fuels passion, protection, and ambition.
Spells to Cast:
- Courage and strength spells
- Protection rituals
- War and justice spells
- Spells to remove obstacles or barriers
Correspondences: Red, iron, garnet, dragon’s blood, and thistle
Example Spell: On Tuesday, light a red candle and focus on a goal you need extra courage to pursue. Channel Mars’ energy to drive away fear and instill bravery.
Wednesday: Ruled by Mercury
Planetary Energy: Mercury governs communication, intellect, travel, and all forms of mental clarity. It’s the planet of learning, messages, and movement.
Spells to Cast:
- Spells for better communication (in relationships or business)
- Travel protection spells
- Studying or test-taking rituals
- Memory and mental clarity spells
Correspondences: Yellow, mercury, aquamarine, lavender, and mint
Example Spell: Write out a petition for clear communication before a meeting or important conversation. Burn the petition on a Wednesday, asking for Mercury’s guidance in making your words clear and understood.
Thursday: Ruled by Jupiter
Planetary Energy: Jupiter is the planet of expansion, abundance, luck, and growth. It’s connected to wealth, wisdom, and opportunities.
Spells to Cast:
- Money spells
- Luck and opportunity magic
- Growth and prosperity spells
- Legal or justice-related spells
Correspondences: Blue, tin, amethyst, oak, and clove
Example Spell: On Thursday, create a prosperity jar spell by placing money-attracting herbs, coins, and a written affirmation of abundance into a jar. Charge it with Jupiter’s expansive energy for financial growth and luck.
Friday: Ruled by Venus
Planetary Energy: Venus is the planet of love, beauty, art, and harmony. It enhances relationships, creativity, and self-love.
Spells to Cast:
- Love and attraction spells (both romantic and self-love)
- Beauty rituals
- Creativity and artistic inspiration magic
- Relationship or friendship-strengthening spells
Correspondences: Green or pink, copper, rose quartz, apple blossoms, and roses
Example Spell: Craft a self-love bath on Friday by adding rose petals, pink salt, and rose quartz to your water. Use this time to affirm your worth and strengthen your love for yourself.
Saturday: Ruled by Saturn
Planetary Energy: Saturn rules over structure, discipline, boundaries, and long-term goals. It’s also linked to karma and time.
Spells to Cast:
- Banishing and binding spells
- Endings and closure rituals
- Spells for discipline, focus, and structure
- Ancestral work and karmic healing
Correspondences: Black, lead, onyx, patchouli, and cypress
Example Spell: Perform a banishing ritual on Saturday by writing down what you want to release (such as bad habits or toxic influences). Burn the paper, letting Saturn’s energy carry away what no longer serves you.
Conclusion
Working with the planetary rulers of each day adds a powerful layer of intention to your spellcraft. Whether you're seeking love, protection, abundance, or healing, aligning your magic with the planetary energies can help you flow with the cosmos rather than against it. Embrace the rhythm of the week, and let the planets guide your practice.
