Tradition · Hellenistic
- Number
- 3
- Position
- Fourth day
- Etymology
EnglishWednesday—Woden's Day (Odin, associated with Mercury)
RomanceMiércoles (Spanish), Mercredi (French)—from Mercury
GermanicMittwoch (German—mid-week), Woensdag (Dutch)
- Planetary Ruler
InfluenceCommunication, intellect, commerce, travel, learning, trickery, adaptability
- Timing
Peak hoursDawnMid afternoon
Planetary hoursFirst hour after sunrise ruled by Mercury
Best timeMorning for communication, afternoon for commerce
- Colors
SecondaryYellowGreyVioletMulti colored
- Stones
PrimaryCitrineFluoriteAgateAventurine
SecondaryOpalTiger eyeYellow jasperSerpentineAmazonite
- Herbs
PrimaryLavenderPeppermintDillFennel
SecondaryParsleyCarawayMarjoramLemongrassBergamotCeleryFern
- Metals
- MercuryAluminumZinc
- Animals
- FoxMagpieMonkeyRavenIbisSnake
- Body
PartsLungsHandsTongueNervous system
SystemsRespiratoryNervous
Healing focusRespiratory issues, nervous disorders, hand problems, speech impediments
- Magical Workings
Optimal forCommunicationLearningTeachingWritingTravelCommerceBusiness dealsEloquenceDivinationMental clarityAdaptabilityTechnologyTrickeryContractsExaminations
Avoid forBindingStability workGroundingSlow manifestationEmotional work
Spell typesCommunication spellsTravel protectionStudy enhancementBusiness magic
Mercury retrograde noteDuring Mercury retrograde, use for review/revision rather than new starts
- Practical Applications
Mundane activitiesWritingStudyingTeachingInterviewsSigning contractsShort tripsNetworkingSending important messagesLearning new skills
WearOrange or yellowMixed colorsMercury talismans
EatNutsSeedsCarrotsLeafy greensFoods that aid cognition
AvoidMiscommunicationUnclear agreementsMajor travel without backup plans
- Invocation Approach
TimeDawn or mid afternoon
VisualizationSwift movement, words flowing, connections forming, wings on feet
WordsOn this day of Mercury, I invoke swift communication for [intention]
OfferingsOrange candleIncenseCoinsWritten petitionLavender
- Psychological
SupportsMental agilityCommunication skillsLearningAdaptabilityWit
ChallengesScattered thinkingTrickeryOverthinkingNervous energy
AffirmationMy mind is quick and clear. I communicate with wisdom and wit.
- Keywords
- CommunicationIntellectTravelCommerceLearningAdaptabilityMercurial powerMessages
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Every entry that names Wednesday, grouped by the system it comes from.