The phases of the moon are a powerful and well-loved way to time rituals and magical work, but they aren’t the only option available to you. Life doesn’t always slow down enough to wait for a specific moon phase, and magic doesn’t lose its meaning just because it needs to fit into real-world schedules. That’s where weekday magic comes in.
Each day of the week carries its own energetic tone, shaped by long-standing planetary associations and collective rhythms. Working with these daily energies offers a more immediate and accessible way to align your intentions with supportive timing. Instead of waiting days—or weeks—for the “perfect” moment, weekday magic allows you to respond to what you need now.
In this guide, we’ll explore the magical significance of each day of the week and how it can be used to support different intentions, rituals, and forms of spellwork. Think of weekday magic as a flexible, practical companion to lunar timing—something you can return to whenever you want to work intentionally, even in the middle of an ordinary week.
1. Sunday Magic
Sunday is named after the Sun, and the energy of this day reflects the Sun’s warmth, visibility, and life-giving force. It’s a day associated with confidence, vitality, personal power, and outward expression. Sunday magic is less about subtlety and more about standing in your light—strengthening what already exists and encouraging growth where it’s needed.
This day is especially supportive for work related to self-worth, healing, success, and forward momentum. Whether you’re seeking renewed energy, clearer direction, or greater confidence in your path, Sunday offers a bright and expansive current to work with. It’s also a powerful time to focus on goals tied to prosperity, recognition, and opportunities that require courage or visibility. Spells and rituals performed on Sunday benefit from clarity of intention and a willingness to step fully into what you desire.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Growth, prosperity, strength, vitality, healing, opportunity, money, victory
Crystals and Minerals: Citrine, sunstone, pyrite, gold, goldstone, carnelian, orange calcite, tiger’s eye, amber
Botanicals: Sunflower, chamomile, calendula, marigold, bergamot, oak, rosemary, oregano
Deities: Helios, Amaterasu, Sunna, Sulis, Ra, Bastet, Sekhmet, Freyr, Apollo, Belenos, Aurora
2. Monday Magic
Mondays are often met with resistance, but beneath that collective dread lies a quieter, more introspective kind of magic. Monday is named after the Moon, making it a deeply intuitive and emotionally attuned day. Just like the moon itself, Monday invites inward focus, reflection, and connection with the unseen layers of ourselves.
Because of its lunar association, Monday supports many of the same intentions traditionally aligned with moon magic. This makes it especially useful when waiting for a specific moon phase isn’t practical or when an emotional or spiritual need feels immediate. Monday magic favors gentleness over force, intuition over logic, and emotional awareness over outward action. It’s a powerful day for tending to the heart, the subconscious, and the inner world—whether through healing work, dream exploration, shadow work, or spiritual connection.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Love, healing, intuition, psychic abilities, dreams, emotional balance, friendship, purification, fertility, shadow and spirit work
Crystals and Minerals: Moonstone, selenite, pearl, opal, clear quartz, aquamarine, calcite, chalcedony
Botanicals: Jasmine, moonwort, honeysuckle, white rose, water lily, lotus, poppy, white peony
Deities: Selene, Thoth, Artemis, Hecate, Luna, Mani, Khonsu, Sin
3. Tuesday’s Magic
Tuesday carries a bold and assertive kind of energy, though it isn’t always immediately obvious. The name comes from the Norse god Tyr, a deity associated with justice, courage, lightning, and war. There’s a strength to Tuesday that isn’t reckless—it’s principled, focused, and rooted in standing up for what matters. In my own life, this connection feels personal; my mom and I even greet each other with “Happy Tyr’s Day,” a small ritual that honors the spirit of the day.
Because Tyr represents bravery and moral resolve, magic performed on Tuesday is best directed toward action, protection, and empowerment. This is a day for facing challenges head-on, asserting boundaries, and reclaiming personal power. Tuesday also aligns with the planet Mars, reinforcing themes of drive, momentum, and controlled force. While Mars is often associated with conflict, Tuesday magic doesn’t have to be combative—it can just as easily support courage, self-esteem, and the strength required to make difficult decisions or advocate for yourself.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Courage, protection, physical strength, success, competition, conflict resolution
Crystals and Minerals: Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, red jasper, hematite, malachite, carnelian
Botanicals: Basil, thyme, pepper, ginger, dragon’s blood, holly, pine
Deities: Mars, Tyr, Sekhmet, Kali, Ares
4. Wednesday’s Magic
Wednesday takes its name from the Norse god Odin, also known as Woten or Wodin among Germanic and Saxon tribes—hence Wednes-day, or “Woden’s day.” Odin is the All-Father of Norse mythology and is closely associated with wisdom, knowledge gained through experience, poetry, magic, runes, and long spiritual quests. His energy reflects curiosity, sacrifice in pursuit of understanding, and the willingness to explore both the known and the unknown.
Wednesday is also ruled by the planet Mercury, which governs communication, learning, travel, and the exchange of ideas. Together, these influences make Wednesday an ideal day for mental and spiritual work. Magic performed on this day benefits activities that require clarity, expression, movement, and insight—whether that’s writing, studying, teaching, divination, or navigating complex conversations. Wednesday magic supports growth through learning and encourages openness, adaptability, and intellectual courage.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Communication, travel, intellect, divination, study, writing, teaching
Crystals and Minerals: Agate, fluorite, mottled jasper, blue lace agate, howlite, sodalite, turquoise
Botanicals: Lavender, lemongrass, eucalyptus, fennel, marjoram, parsley, dill
Deities: Mercury, Hermes, Odin, Woden
5. Thursday’s Magic
Thursday is named after the Norse god of thunder, Thor, a figure associated with strength, protection, and the raw, unstoppable force of nature. Beyond modern pop culture references, Thor represents resilience, guardianship, and the power to defend what matters. The energy of Thursday reflects this bold presence—it’s steady, protective, and rooted in growth through endurance rather than haste.
Thursday is also governed by the planet Jupiter, which brings themes of expansion, abundance, wisdom, and opportunity. Jupiter’s influence supports big-picture thinking and long-term success, making Thursday an ideal day for work related to prosperity, career growth, leadership, and personal development. This is a powerful day for magic that aims to build something lasting—whether that’s stability, confidence, influence, or spiritual authority. Thursday magic benefits from optimism, trust, and a willingness to think beyond immediate outcomes.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Abundance, prosperity, wealth, success, growth, expansion, career advancement
Crystals and Minerals: Lapis lazuli, sapphire, turquoise, topaz, amethyst, emerald, aventurine
Botanicals: Oak, sage, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, honeysuckle, agrimony
Deities: Jupiter, Zeus, Thor, Juno
6. Friday Magic
Friday carries a deeply relational and emotionally attuned energy. Its name is commonly linked to the Norse goddesses Freya or Frigg, and there is ongoing debate about whether these figures were originally distinct or aspects of the same deity. Regardless, both embody qualities that align beautifully with Friday’s magic—love, devotion, beauty, fertility, desire, emotional depth, and the bonds that connect us to others and to ourselves.
Friday is also ruled by the planet Venus, reinforcing themes of love, attraction, pleasure, harmony, and creative expression. Because of this, Friday magic is well suited for work involving relationships of all kinds, including romantic love, self-love, friendship, and family bonds. It’s also a supportive day for beauty magic, creative pursuits, emotional healing, and honoring the body and senses. Friday encourages enjoyment, softness, and connection, reminding us that pleasure and affection are not indulgences, but essential parts of a balanced life.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Love, romance, beauty, creativity, harmony, fertility, friendship, pleasure
Crystals and Minerals: Rose quartz, emerald, jade, malachite, lapis lazuli, pink tourmaline
Botanicals: Rose, lavender, daisy, violet, apple blossom, yarrow, geranium
Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Freyja, Frigg
7. Saturday Magic
Saturday is named after the planet and deity Saturn, whose influence is often misunderstood. Rather than being harsh or limiting, Saturn’s energy is deeply connected to structure, responsibility, boundaries, and long-term transformation. Saturday magic invites honesty—especially with yourself—making it a powerful day for clearing away what no longer serves you and strengthening what truly matters.
This is a day well suited for serious inner work. Saturday supports self-discipline, reflection, and intentional change, particularly when it comes to habits, patterns, and personal values. It’s an ideal time for banishing negativity, releasing outdated beliefs, and doing the kind of grounding work that doesn’t offer instant gratification but creates lasting stability. Saturday magic isn’t flashy, but it’s deeply effective, helping you build a stronger foundation for growth and resilience.
Correspondences
Magical Intentions: Protection, grounding, purification, banishing, karma, overcoming obstacles
Crystals and Minerals: Black tourmaline, hematite, obsidian, onyx, smoky quartz, jet, garnet
Botanicals: Cypress, myrrh, patchouli, yew, ivy, pine, moss
Deities: Saturn, Hecate, Kronos, Anubis
Set Up Your Own Magical Days of the Week Routine
Not everyone practices elaborate magic every day—and in reality, most people don’t. A meaningful magical practice doesn’t have to be complex, time-consuming, or ritual-heavy to be effective. Weekday magic works best when it blends naturally into your existing life, offering small moments of intention rather than adding pressure or obligation.
By creating a simple, personalized routine for each day of the week, you can gently align with its energy in ways that feel sustainable and supportive. This might look like tending to your garden on Sunday, drawing a tarot card on Monday, praying or setting protective intentions on Tuesday, reading or journaling on Wednesday, taking a nature walk on Thursday, wearing rose quartz or practicing self-love on Friday, and meditating for a few quiet minutes on Saturday. These small actions don’t need to be perfect or performed every week—they simply serve as touchstones, helping you stay connected to the rhythm of the days.
The key is personalization. Choose practices that feel accessible, comforting, and realistic for your life as it is right now. Your routine can evolve over time, change with your energy, or be skipped entirely when rest is needed. Weekday magic isn’t about doing more—it’s about bringing intention into what you’re already doing and allowing everyday moments to become quietly meaningful.