Planetary Days and Hours for Witchcraft

Planetary days and hours are one of the most ancient aspects of astrology. Our focus here will not be so much on astrology but more on how these are used in witchcraft.

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I want to make this as simple for you as I can, so using them in magic makes the most sense. Basically, plan your spell in advance; you pick the day (or night) with the best energy, and then the best hour or hours. Sometimes a spell casting goes longer than an hour.

Each day is “ruled” by a planet. That planet’s energy is dominant compared to the other planets on that day. Each “hour” is ruled by a planet too, that planet’s energy is dominant for that period.

Planetary Hours and Days: Chaldean Order

Planetary hours follow an old astrological system known as the Chaldean order of the planets. First, this sequence begins with Saturn, then continues through Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Moon. Afterward, the cycle repeats endlessly in the same order. Each step in the Chaldean order reflects the planet’s orbital speed.

Additionally, from a heliocentric view, this order shows each planet’s distance from the Sun. In this case, the Sun takes Earth’s place, while the Moon shows its distance from Earth.

From a geocentric view, the Chaldean order also reveals the structure of planetary spheres. Therefore, this system serves both astronomical and mystical purposes.

Obviously planetary hours don’t match the 60-minute hours we use in everyday timekeeping. Instead, the day begins at sunrise, not midnight. Each planetary day divides into 24 hours, starting at sunrise and ending at the next day’s sunrise.

So, sunrise to sunset creates 12 daytime hours. Likewise, the span from sunset to the next sunrise forms 12 nighttime hours. Together, they make up 24 planetary hours.

Because daylight and nighttime lengths change, so do planetary hours. Only at the equinoxes are day and night hours equal. Otherwise, the hours of the day and night always differ slightly. A planetary hour could be 18 minutes or well over an hour depending. However, the order never changes.

I will write another article on calculating these, but there are great online calendars for planet’s days and hours. Get Googling. Below, I’ve created a graphic for you showing the Chaldean order of the planets, relative to the planetary hours. The order of the planets in this image starts with the moon though, not Saturn. We just want to naturally start with Monday, don’t we?

Notice while each day may have a different planetary starting point, the order of the planets, horizontally, remains the same. Just remember the length of the hours stretch or shrink and are different every day. This is why planetary calculators come in handy.

Planetary Days and Hours

Now, let us look at planetary day for Magic:

• Monday The Moon
• Tuesday Mars
• Wednesday Mercury
• Thursday Jupiter
• Friday Venus
• Saturday Saturn
• Sunday The Sun

Each of these planets, the sun and moon all have different energies. Do you mow the lawn on a rainy day? Of course not. Do you choose a sunny day to get a tan? Most likely.

Now that you know the days, you just need planetary hours. Those same energies as described below come and go all through the 24-hour day. Just google planetary hours calculator. You’ll find lots of them. You can learn to calculate the hours, but I think you’ll love the convenience of online tools for this.

Planetary days and hours’ energies are correspondences often used in witchcraft. All these days have correspondences with gods, herbs, crystals and more. I’ll be writing articles about each day in depth. One book I highly recommend is Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kyne. And it does include the planets.

My point is these energies are very helpful for different magic tasks. Remember, for powerful spell casting, pick a planetary day, but the plan for the specific hour or range of hours to do the work.

So, now look at these planets’ unique energies and how you might use them to help your magic and spell work.

Planetary Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

The moon’s energies are unique, waxing, waning, full moon, dark moon and void phases. Here, however, we are only concerned with weekly rule of Monday, not the phase. In future articles, I will be writing a lot about moon magic. This should be taken into account with planetary days and hours.

Monday

Let’s talk about Mondays—the day the Moon rules, which is probably why so many of us feel like lukewarm soup as soon as we wake up. The Moon doesn’t just light up the night sky like a cosmic nightlight; it also stirs up emotions, mood swings, and all those shadowy little thoughts we try to ignore. If you’ve ever felt like crawling back into bed before you’ve even brushed your teeth, blame the Moon’s erratic, often unpredictable energy. She’s not here for your productivity.

Honestly, I’ve always said the world got the calendar wrong. If we lived by the stars, Monday and Sunday would be our official weekend, and Saturday would be the only real workday. Mondays, energetically, are begging us to slow down, stay quiet, and reflect. It’s not called “Monday Blues” because we’re thriving. We should base our work-week on planetary days and hours, right?

So, what should you do on Monday? Not much. Sleep in, be restful as much as you can. Magically speaking, Monday is good for meditation, mulling over plans, journaling and shadow work. Yes. Now’s the time to stare into the abyss of your soul (but like, in a comfy robe). It’s also a good time to craft a spell or ritual for future use.

Oh, and since the Moon is tied to food and bodily rhythms, meal prepping fits the vibe too. It’s nurturing, quiet, and frankly gives you control over something. Mondays are made for taking it slow—embrace the mess and make magic out of it.

Tuesday

My favorite Planetary days and hours are those with some fire. Aries and all, you know? Tuesdays are Mars days, which basically means they’re made for bold moves and cutting through the crap—emotionally, magically, or otherwise. If you’ve got something to banish (a bad habit, a lingering ex, or that stack of laundry mocking you from across the room), Tuesday’s your cosmic green light.

Personally, I love using Tuesdays to say a big, bold nope to people, patterns, or situations that drain my energy. Mars rules sharp edges and severing ties, so it’s the ideal day to set boundaries that stick. Need to finally speak up or walk away? This is your moment.

Magically speaking, Tuesdays are great for uncrossing, protection, and banishing spells. Clean out your house, clear your to-do list, and dump whatever’s not helping you grow. I like to call it “aggressively healing.”

Want to consecrate your tools or prep for serious spell work? Tuesday energy will back you up. It’s also excellent for fire-starting motivation—aka “get off your butt” magic. Light that candle, speak your truth, and take the first damn step.

Also? It’s a killer day for shutting down gossip. Whether you’re working with clove, vesta powder, or the ever-dramatic beef tongue spell (don’t worry, I’ll post it soon), Tuesday brings the fire you need to silence the noise.

Bonus: it’s even good for reversing hexes and reigniting love—because sometimes Mars helps you fight for something instead of just against it.

So yeah, Tuesday is not subtle. But that’s exactly why it works.

Wednesday

Ah, Wednesday—Mercury’s Day. Which basically means it’s time to overthink, overshare, and maybe finally reply to that email from three weeks ago. Mercury rules the mind, communication, and all things verbal, so don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel like the spokesperson of the universe.

This is the day I treat like an open mic for magic. Talk, write, research, market, manifest—it’s all fair game. Want to pitch a business idea or launch something online? Mercury has got your back. Feeling unusually chatty? Go ahead and send that 3-minute voice note. Your people will survive.

While Tuesday is great for ditching bad habits, Wednesday is ideal for building new ones. Mercury’s energy supports learning, organizing your brain, and creating systems, especially the ones you’ll probably abandon next week. Still, you tried.

Need a little magic? Use Mercury’s vibe for spells related to business, communication, travel, or inspiration. It’s also perfect for interviews, persuasive speeches, or winning someone over without selling your soul.

Honestly, it’s one of my favorite days for everyday magic. You can buy, sell, solve problems, schedule doctor appointments, or finally book that short trip you’ve been avoiding. The energy is fast, flexible, and just unpredictable enough to be interesting—but not as chaotic as Monday’s lunar drama.

One amazing Planetary days and hours match is Wednesday for Mercury during the hour of Mercury. Cast a spell, feel like a genius.

So, if you’re going to do something clever, talky, or marketable—do it on a Wednesday. Mercury approves.

Planetary Days and Hours: Thursday, Friday

I like to layer spells, in other words, multiple spells toward the same goal. If you look carefully on Thursday and Friday energies. you might discover something quite powerful about layering spells on these days. Do one spell on a Thursday, do the other spell on Friday. They don’t necessarily have to be done back-to-back either. Sometimes I layer spells weeks or even months apart.

Thursday

Thursday is also my favorite day for casting spells. I know, ask me what my favorite flavor of ice-cream is or favorite color. Then you’ll understand.

Thursday might just be my favorite day to cast spells—which is saying a lot, considering I also have a favorite moon phase, candle color, and yes, a preferred incense for each emotion. But Thursday? It hits different.

Ruled by Jupiter, the cosmic CEO of growth and expansion, Thursday practically oozes abundance. We’re talking wealth, success, healing, and “why not manifest a mansion” kind of vibes. It’s the day I reach for the big stuff—no small intentions allowed.

If you’re looking to do some luck work or throw a wish into the universe and expect it to land, Thursday’s your jam. Jupiter’s energy makes it a powerhouse for leveling up in life, love, business, or anything else that could benefit from a magical growth spurt.

I especially love working with thresholds on Thursdays—no, not the squeaky door to your kitchen, but the spiritual kind. Think of gods like Janus or Hecate, who guard liminal spaces and unseen paths. Chant with a key in hand and visualize a door swinging open—not to your living room, but to the next version of you.

This isn’t your basic road opener. It’s more like “please launch me into a higher realm of clarity and cosmic fortune.”

Also, if you’re a planner (or pretending to be), this is the day to lay out your grand schemes. Big vision boards. Bold decisions. Outrageous goals. Jupiter’s not here for minimalism, he wants it all, and so do I.

So yeah, Thursday’s a big energy day. Use it accordingly.

Friday

Friday is ruled by the planet Venus, who is also a goddess of love. Also, Freya in Odinism and others. So, what magic is good to do on a Friday? Well hell, isn’t that the day you get all gussied up and decked out for a night on the town. Isn’t this when everyone hits the single’s bars? Was that a strong enough hint? I can never tell.

It’s not all bump and grind hoodoo though, there’s lot of magic based around love outside of romance. This is a great day for a honey jar spell to sweeten any relationship. Think of your boss, a friend or a coworker perhaps.

You could also enchant your make up as a glamour spell for self-confidence. Friday is a great day for self-love and self-esteem magic. You can also home in on magic for personal growth. Maybe you have an attitude you want to push past.

Friday is also the perfect day for magic to repair broken love. Bring back a lover, get a relationship a second chance etc. My advice though, never try and force someone to love you, it never ends well. But there’s nothing that says you can’t chant up the opportunity for a great talk.

Planetary Days and Hours: Saturday, Sunday

Again, with layering spells, regard the energies of both of these planets. Think about it, what Saturn is best for, and then what Sunday is best for. You could say it’s like breaking your magical foot off in someone’s arse on Saturday and then going about your parade Sunday. Your head held high enjoying the outcome of a success spell, now that a toxic troglodyte has been dealt with proper.

Saturday

What a totally cool planet, dig the rings and colors. It’s probably the most toxic planet too. Saturday is the perfect day for any type of protection and blessing magic.

A black candle and a prayer to Hecate for justice. Do that return to sender spell and send them just desserts of their own making. Uncrossing to remove negative energies is a Saturday activity for sure, so is Tuesday.

This is also a great day to do some house blessings. Refresh the energy, do some light cleaning, get your sage bundle out. Perhaps craft a ward or two to keep the negativity at bay.

Sunday

Ruled by the Sun, what comes to mind for magic on a Sunday? Sunday sets the tone for the week that starts tomorrow. Associated with gold and the Sun, it radiates vitality and success. A lot of different gods correspond with this day including Apollo, Ra, Sol, Brigid, Helios and others.

Sunday, like Wednesday, is a great day to study, especially magical studies. I like to enchant and place a yellow candle atop a mirror to enhance intelligence, retention and recall while I study. Give it a whirl, you’ll find it really helps.

Sunday is perfect for road-opener spells, because it precedes the week. A yellow candle, a sun sigil on some plain brown paper, yellow yarn for a witch’s ladder, some marigold for stuffing is an easy and effective spell petition for success. Did you know horehound increases mental powers? I prefer the old-fashioned candies you find at gas stations to the tea though.

It’s awesome when you think about it; combining the energy of the day, with the energy of an hour, what powerful mixes can you come up with?

I will be doing a “full spread” article on each planetary day, with correspondences and related magic soon. Blessings!