Monday is ruled by the Moon and is a day to connect with our deepest sense of self. On this day your powers of intuition and inspiration can be enhanced and developed so that you achieve a profound sense of personal peace and empowerment. It is also a day for you to tap into your psychic powers and increase your skills of divination – looking into the future, or “between the worlds” for guidance and insight. If you can line up your Monday on or near a full or new moon, so much the better.
Anointing Oil: One drop each of lavender, geranium and bergamot essential oil in one teaspoon of base oil. Or just three drops of geranium if there are budget constraints. Ylang Ylang is lovely all by itself.
Herbal Tea: Jasmine: Night-blooming jasmine is sacred to the moon. Mugwort is a magickal tonic that heightens psychic awareness and inner vision. Three tablespoons of the dried leaf to a good size pot should be kept warm on the stove. Don't brew it too strongly, sweeten with honey. Chamomile is a substitute.
Herbs & Plants: Chamomile, mugwort, lavender, honeysuckle, white flower pedals, gardenia, white poppy
Incense: Sandalwood, Nag Champa, Jasmine, Amber and Rose
Colors: Pale blue, lavender, silver and white Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl
Metal: Silver
Tarot Cards: High Priestess, The Moon, Queen of Cups
Tuesday is ruled by the planet, Mars. It's a day to awaken your passion to excel and to develop the courage required for this. It's also a time to do rituals and activities to let go of anything in your life that just doesn't serve you anymore. This is also the day of expressiong sexual energy, which is very much connected with your individuality and creativity. It's about breaking through mental blocks and various obstacles that might keep you from being the amazing and creative individual that you are! Is something holding you back...use the energy of Tuesday to boost your confidence, enhance your courage and strengthen your resolve so that you can overcome fear and/or the unjust. Basically this is a good day to get in touch with your warrior spirit. Time to kick some butt! Seriously!
Anointing Oil: Three drops of Bergamot, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orange or Pine oil in carrier base.
Herbal Tea: Ginseng with ginger root added: Ginseng is an excellent tonic. It encourages vitality ans stimulates your psyche and physical body to feel capable and strong. Ginger is strengthening and in a magickal sense, protective. Lemon, ginger, cayenne pepper and maple syrup is strengthening as well and it boosts the immune system.
Herbs & Plants: Snapdragon, Thistle, Patchouli, Rue, Holly, Allspice, Peppers, Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon
Incense: Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood
Colors: Red, black, scarlet & orange
Crystals: Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper, and Tiger's Eye
Metal: Iron
Deities: Ezili Danto, Kali, Mars, Lilith (Lilith being one of my favorites...even though she's not considered a traditional deity for this day I absolutely associate her with Tuesday, as she is considered a patroness of witches and a goddess of sexuality, equality, wisdom, will power, independence and power).
Tarot: Five of Wands is the card I refer to as the "Are you talking to me card!" because it's about healthy challenge and finding our voice. Six of Wands because it's the ultimate victory card. And last but not least....the Strength Card is my personal favorite. You are sure to see her on my altar on Tuesdays. One of my Tarot decks has a picture of Lilith as the maiden on the Strength card...even better! I also like the Strength card from the Thoth deck, which Crowley named Lust.
Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury and is therefore a day to store up on knowledge and develop your powers of wisdom (which is different than knowledge!). In today's society the acquisition of facts is seen as all-important, but this is not the same as understanding. Wisdom comes when you not only exercise your rational mind, but flex your creative and imaginative muscles too.
Okay, since Wednesday planet is Mercury, the tarot card is The Magician. There are others you can use but he is my absolute favorite for Wednesday, as he reminds me to not only think outside the box but put my creative aspirations into motion. He does more than suggest it....he says, "if you want something, get off your ass and do it! You have everything you need right now to manifest it on a physical level". He's so forceful like that! Daring and bold. Traditionally, his colors and the colors for this day are purple and orange but I also think red, as this is the color that motivates me on a physical and creative level. It's all very personal so you should do what feels right for you....I always do! Meditate with this card for motivation and to realize the talents which reside within you. The Magican is about putting things into motion.
In the Magician's right hand is a wand raised towards heaven, while the left hand is pointing to the earth. This dual sign is known as tapping into the limitless substance which is always available to us..."as above, so below". Figuring out what you want and communicating it. Put the energy out there. You have all the tools right now to manifest your desires, there is nothing you need outside of yourself once you really know what you want. So what do you want? Do it already....you know you want to! "As I do will, so mote it be!" Think about it.
Anointing Oil: One drop each of Lemon, Rosemary and Mandarin in carrier base (or just three drops of mandarin).
Herbal Tea: Rosemary: is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance – it stimulates the memory. Make a brew using a teaspoon of the dried herb to a cup and drink with meals. Lavender is a good substitute.
Herbs & Plants: Fern, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Aspen tree and DillIncense: Lavender, Rosemary and Cedar
Colors: Purple & Orange Crystals: Opal, Agate and Aventurine
Metal: Quicksilver
Tarot Cards: Magician for innovative thinking! The Ace of Swords for new perspective, new ideas and insight. The Knight of Swords for focus & slicing through mental blocks.
Thursday is ruled by the planet Jupiter, which represents prosperity, good fortune, generosity and manifesting on a physical level. This is a great day for tapping into energy regarding money, business, food on the table, projects and things you can touch. This is the day of acknowledging your desires and manifesting them.
Traditional colors for this day would be various shades of greens, purples and even reds. Basically any color that signifies prosperity, luck and good fortune. My favorites colors for Thursday and for prosperity are greens, gold and copper.
Tarot cards: The Wheel of Fortune, Nine of Pentacles, Ten of Pentacles and Ace of Pentacles and the Empress is fabulous as always, as she is all about the prosperity and manifesting on a physical level.
Bergamot tea, spicy orange tea and any berry tea are all good teas to help draw prosperity and invigorate the senses.
Cinnamon, spiced wine, nutmeg, oranges, rosemary, honey, berries, apples, avocado and fresh greens are just a few of the foods you can eat for prosperity.
Patchouli, orange, rosemary, vanilla, mint, bergamot and rose essential oils are great for anointing oils or sprinkling in your bath. I even put green food coloring in my bath to draw money. No, it doesn't die your skin! Imagine yourself soaking in a big tub of money! ha!
Crystals and stones for prosperity: jade, sapphire, peridot, turquoise & citrine.
Flowers and plants for prosperity: mint, orange blossoms, honeysuckle, maple tree & oak tree. Plants in general, trees, flowers, sticks, stones, roots. Gifts from the earth equal prosperity.
These are just some ideas. It's all very personal. I just do what feels right in the moment to help motivate and inspire me on a physical level. This day is about realizing your dreams and planting the seed. Most exciting. Plant something as a symbol of your desire, nurture it and watch it grow.
Friday is ruled by Venus, which means it’s an ideal day to devote to self-love and love for all humanity. Today you should pamper yourself, do what inspires you most and nurture a sense of unconditional self-acceptance and appreciation of yourself and the beauty that's around you; the benefits of this will flow into all areas of your life. If you’re going to have chocolate have the good chocolate! If you’re going to have wine, have the good wine! Do what makes you feel beautiful. Get in touch with your creativity. Enjoy the day and get in touch with the fabulous person that you are. This is also a good day to enhance the love between two people such as romantic love or friendship.
Anointing Oil: One drop each of Rose Geranium, Orange and Ylang Ylang in a carrier base (or just three drops of Ylang Ylang).....
Herbal Tea: Wild Strawberry: For happiness and love, sweeten further with honey. Any of the Berry teas will work as well. Also, Vanilla!
Herbs & Plants: Strawberries, raspberries, apples, feverfew, violet, wild strawberries
Incense: Vanilla, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Vervain and other floral scents.
Colors: Pink, aqua and/or your absolute favorite colors!
Crystals: Rose quartz, Amber, Coral and Emerald to name a few.
Metal: Copper
Tarot Cards: The Empress, of course, because she knows she's amazing; The Lovers, which symbolizes unconditional love; Ace of Cups, which symbolizes the gift of love; Two of Cups, which symbolizes union, friendship & romance; Three of Cups, which symbolizes celebration, sharing & self expression.
Saturday is ruled by the planet Saturn and is a day where you can be empowered to release fear, pain, resentment, negativity and illness. Today you can heal yourself by tapping into your darkest feelings and unleash them as a purging experience.
Anointing Oil: Camphor, Sandalwood, Frankincence, Clary Sage and Myrrh
Herbal Tea: Angelica (a pleasant tasting tea that heals and protects). Yarrow: The Irish think this to be the first herb baby Jesus picked, and it is considered a great charm against evil and sadness. It also works to heal a broken heart. Lemon and Garlic are both good to clear negativity and/or illness.
Foods: Pomegranate, beets, root vegetables, broth, onion, garlic & thyme
Incense: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh and Sage
Colors: Black, deep purple and white
Crystals: Obsidian, Hematite, Apache tear, Jet and Amber
Metal: Lead
Tarot Card: The World (The Universe) is my favorite but there are others that work well on Saturday such as the Hermit, Death, Temperance, Knight of Swords, Ace of Swords and Four of Swords.
The Universe Card signifies the "Administrative Intelligence". It's planet is Saturn and so it's day is Saturday. Meditating on this key is good for: Karmic completion, becoming conscious of your limitations and thus freeing yourself to maximize your own potential, manifesting spirit on earth, infinite potential, uniting the four elements within you, dance. It is an antidote for delayed promotion or success, lacking the whole picture and mild frustration.
Sundayis ruled by our closest star, the Sun. Today take advantage of its power, energy, wealth of spirit! This is a day to celebrate who you are, self-expression, creative projects, music, dancing and spending time with loved ones. It is a day for being outdoors (if weather permits) picnics, games and being out in the Sun! Whether it's with others or just you...today you should get in touch with your inner child. Carpe diem! Do what inspires you most! It will always lead you where you need to go.
Anointing Oil: One drop of Orange, Clary Sage, and Ylang Ylang in a carrier as or just use three drops of Clary Sage. Ginger and Grapefruit oil are nice.
Herbal Tea: Tansy: Considered a herb of immortality, it will help you comprehend the eternal nature of the life force. Chamomile: Steeped with orange rind and a pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove – perfect to honor the life-giving powers of the sun. Orange and Mango tea is lovely as well.
Herbs & Plants: Sun flowers and flowers in general on Sunday.Incense: Anything floral, fruity, spicy and warm....citrus, Cinnamon, Ginger, Orange Blossom
Colors: Golds, coppers, oranges, yellows, and neon pinks, blues and greens!
Crystals: Goldstone, Carnelian, Amber and Tiger's eye.
Metal: Gold
Tarot cards: The Sun, Three of Cups, Strength and The Ace of Wands.
