Every day of the week has it’s own magic and energy you can harness to influence your life and magical practices and in this blog series we are going to talk about them all. Next up, we are going to talk about the energy and magic you can align with on Wednesday. Wednesday is the third day of the week in most cultures and calendars. Others view it as the fourth day of the week while in some Muslim cultures it’s the fifth day.
The word Wednesday comes from the Old English Wēdnesdæg, which literally means “Woden’s day”. Woden was the name of the chief god of the Germanic people in ancient northern Europe, who are now usually referred to as Odin. Wednesday is also sometimes called “hump day” because it’s in the middle of the work week. This term originated around 1965 and implies that once Wednesday is over, the weekend is in sight
Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury
For pagans and witches, every single day of the week is ruled by a planet and Wednesday is ruled by the planet mercury. Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the sun. Mercury is named after the swift Roman god because it moves very quickly around the sun. In most depictions the planet, appears as a light gray color with some brownish-red streaks. Mercury is the planet that rules communication. All forms of communication from thought, speech, writing, networking, looking for information, divination, and communication thru art. Not only does it rule communication but, its very quick in it’s thinking as well and how it affects us. Mercury is also a unique planet and energy for us to connect to, as it is one of only two gender neutral planets in the solar system.
Magic and Witchcraft themes
When it comes to magic and witchcraft you can certainly cast spells whenever you need them. But, if you want a little extra oomph, and when you want to amplify your results, aligning your spell casting with the correct day of the week is one way to do that. Since, Wednesday is associated with Mercury, it is the ideal day for spells to enhance communication, learning, travel, business success, boosting memory, gaining clarity, seeking wisdom, and decision-making. Cast a spell for improved communication and clarity of thought today for a much more focused mind the rest of the week. Other spells you can do today would be to Boost memory and mental clarity and to assist with aiding in study and focused tasks.
This day also can be great to use for luck and good fortune, specifically for a business, You can also cast spells for travel and wisdom. This day is the perfect day to network, to advertise for your business and to start working on some new ideas you want to get out into the world. If you love to study, write, and read today is the day to hunker down and get it all done! This day is the perfect day to look at how you present communication and how you receive it. Today is a day to reflect and take a deep inner look and really think about if you are a good listener to those in your life.
Correspondences for Wednesday
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently in or a day of the week like, Wednesday. I will give you some ideas below for you to use. Remember to follow your intuition with the correspondences you choose to work with and that you can always use any that correspond that calls to you for the energies of the day.
- Element- Air, Earth
- planet-mercury
- Chakra- Throat chakra
- Gender- gender neutral
- colors- yellow, purple, grey, orange
- Herbs/flowers- lily of the valley, fern, lavender, rosemary, dill, mandrake
- Stones/crystals- agate, aventurine, citrine, Jasmine, lapis lazuli, quartz, hematite, sodalite ,bloodstone,
- Deities- Thoth, Hermes, Odin, Woden, Athena, Hekate, Iris
- Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
Ways to work with the energy of Wednesday
We’ve talked a lot about all the different themes connected to the magic and energy Wednesday has and gives us access to work with. So, how can you specifically connect to those energies and perform magic aligned with it? In your everyday life you can make sure your affirmations, intentions, and manifestations set today align with the energies of enhancing communication, learning, travel, business success, boosting memory, gaining clarity, seeking wisdom, decision-making and aligning with Mercury.
Below you will find some ideas for spells, rituals, and magical workings you can do to align with Wednesday as well. Use the magic of this day to help you connect to how you communicate, your memory, protect yourself during travels, and enhance your focus. Don’t forget to check out my Pinterest page and Facebook page as well for more spell ideas every week! I have a lot of reels and videos for Wednesday to check out!
Wednesday spell to increase focus for study and research
Remember, Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury which makes it a day where we can connect to communication, and clarity which means not only communication through language and speech but, also through the exchange of knowledge and information. Use this spell to help increase focus and clarity and allow knowledge to flow to you and be absorbed today!
What you will need: peppermint leaves, lavender, eucalyptus, yellow candle, and blue candle
How to perform:
Get yourself into sacred container. Take your candles and anoint them with oil thinking about the topic you wish to study. Once done take your herbs and mix them together. Once mixed roll your candles in them. Set your candles down and light them. Once lit again visualize and focus on the topic you use to study and chant this spell:
“May magick support my study
May magick boost my potential
May magick support my growth
May magick boost my understanding
By the power of the universe and the magic within me let my mind be clear and free.
Let my focus be sharp and all distractions fade away. Let the knowledge I seek flow to me with ease
amen aho so mote it be”
Work with and balance your throat chakra
Like stated many times above Wednesday is a day steeped in the energy of communication. How do we communicate? Where in our energy system do we get the ability to speak? The throat chakra! This makes Wednesday the best day to work with and balance your throat chakra. But, first what is your throat chakra.
Your throat chakra is located over your throat in the middle of your neck. It’s blue in color and governs how you speak to others and how you speak of yourself. Communication is the key aspect of the throat chakra and relates to ALL forms of communication including writing and music. It’s how you express (or don’t) express your truth. If your throat chakra is functioning well, you communicate your feelings and needs with others in a healthy manner AND express your true self.
The Vishuddha, or throat chakra, gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power. When it’s functioning at full capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and clearly. Someone with a blocked throat chakra will feel like they have trouble finding the words to say how they truly feel.
To learn more about the chakra system, the throat chakra and energy work in general click the link below to read my extensive guide! https://modgepodgemystic.com/working-with-the-basics-of-life-and-magic-energy/
Focus Study Spell Jar
Make this spell jar to help you study for a test or for a personal study and research session. Place this spell jar on your desk where you study or at your altar. This Jar is recommended to work for one topic or test and if possible try to create a week before the test! Don’t forget to go back and feed your spell jar!
To learn more about spell jars you can purchase my eBook all about them in the shop!
Clear Communication Spell bag for Wednesday
Remember, Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury which is centered around communication. This makes it the perfect day to preform magic that can help you approach someone in your life to fix a previous miscommunication issue or to have a hard conversation you need to have. This spell bag will help you get your point across clearly and affectively. Try making this clear communication spell bag today and carrying it with you throughout the rest of the week to aid in clear communication with others. Make sure to have it on you if you need to confront anyone or have a hard conversation.
Spell bag to enhance focus while studying
Remember, Mercury is the planet that rules Wednesday which makes today a great day to do spellcasting to help enhance your focus while you study and research whether it’s for pleasure or for an exam.
Create the spell bag below today and keep it on you while you study or place it in the drawer at your desk or study area.
Clear Communication Candle spell for Wednesday
Today is a great day to resolve issues with those you love by having a conversation. This even includes those you may have no communication with at all. When repairing relationships that are so damaged in terms of communication, it can be nice to get a little extra help. Use this spell to make a person get in contact with you or to allow healthy, clear communication with another to resolve an issue or conflict. I recommend doing this spell at least one day prior to the having the conversation if that is possible.
How to perform:
Use a blue candle to bring in calmness and clarity. roll your candle in honey while visualizing your intention of clear and healthy communication.
Grind and mix the herb blend and roll your candle coated in honey in the blend continuing to hold your intention.
Yellow rose, cinnamon, spearmint, lavender.
Use a marker to write the person’s name and the issue you wish to talk to. Than light the bay leaf with the flame of the candle visualizing your intention of clear, healthy communication and the issue to be resolved.
Other ways to work with Wednesday
- elemental magic with the element of Air or Earth
- Shadow work to recover memories
- Study a topic you love
- Learn a new skill
- Create a spell jar to call good luck and fortune to your business
- Write a letter to someone you need to get something off your chest too
- Perform divination
- Whisper your secrets and release them on the wind
- Do solar plexus work to boost your confidence in yourself and your words
- Write a short story
- Do some networking
- take notes on a topic or copy notes you already
- Make a simmer pot for communication in the home or a relationship
- call on your guides for clarity, and wisdom
- ask for messages from the multiverse
- wear orange, yellow, or purple for color magic today
- If you have a decision you have been putting off making today is the day to decide
If you want more information or to go deeper on any topics covered in this blogpost; you can check out any of the links throughout. They will bring you to classes I have taught for free on YouTube with Divination Academy or to previous posts and guides I’ve written on that topic. You can also check out any of the links below to YouTube videos not linked above!
Happy Casting this Wednesday!
- Hekate: https://youtu.be/1fXGRvlPWgs?si=BWFDrcFrDaToqNQ3
- Elemental magic: https://youtu.be/MGGvV8bHr4I?si=qxWHzlHrD_xDLSUu
- Energy work and the throat chakra: https://youtu.be/nDGZ7SV7rb8?si=S_Sup-GfJ8dZCyQt
- Shadow work: https://youtu.be/lhPItS33eu4?si=3YhPkPo9CVrX5oEd