Wednesday
Communication, intellect, commerce, travel, learning, trickery, adaptability.
Tradition · Hellenistic
Correspondences
- Number
- 3
- Element
- Air
- Colors
- PrimaryOrangeSecondaryYellowGreyVioletMulti coloredHex codesOrange#FF8C00Yellow#F39C12Grey#808080
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneQuick cleverDirectionEastTimeDawn or mid afternoonVisualizationSwift movement, words flowing, connections forming, wings on feetWordsOn this day of Mercury, I invoke swift communication for [intention]OfferingsOrange candleIncenseCoinsWritten petitionLavender
Nature and meaning
- Deities
- Psychological
- SupportsMental agilityCommunication skillsLearningAdaptabilityWitChallengesScattered thinkingTrickeryOverthinkingNervous energyAffirmationMy mind is quick and clear. I communicate with wisdom and wit.
Details
- Position
- Fourth day
- Etymology
- EnglishWednesday—Woden's Day (Odin, associated with Mercury)LatinDies MercuriiRomanceMiércoles (Spanish), Mercredi (French)—from MercuryGermanicMittwoch (German—mid-week), Woensdag (Dutch)
- Planetary Ruler
- PlanetSymbol☿InfluenceCommunication, intellect, commerce, travel, learning, trickery, adaptability
- Timing
- Traditional startSunrisePeak hoursDawnMid afternoonPlanetary hoursFirst hour after sunrise ruled by MercuryBest timeMorning for communication, afternoon for commerce
- Correspondences
- TarotMajor arcanaSupportingSephiraChakraNumerology58DirectionEastSeasonSpring
- Stones
- PrimaryCitrineFluoriteAgateAventurineSecondaryOpalTiger eyeYellow jasperSerpentineAmazonite
- Herbs
- PrimaryLavenderPeppermintDillFennelSecondaryParsleyCarawayMarjoramLemongrassBergamotCeleryFern
- Metals
- MercuryAluminumZinc
- Animals
- FoxMagpieMonkeyRavenIbisSnake
- Body
- PartsLungsHandsTongueNervous systemSystemsRespiratoryNervousHealing focusRespiratory issues, nervous disorders, hand problems, speech impediments
- Magical Workings
- Optimal forCommunicationLearningTeachingWritingTravelCommerceBusiness dealsEloquenceDivinationMental clarityAdaptabilityTechnologyTrickeryContractsExaminationsAvoid forBindingStability workGroundingSlow manifestationEmotional workSpell typesCommunication spellsTravel protectionStudy enhancementBusiness magicMercury retrograde noteDuring Mercury retrograde, use for review/revision rather than new starts
- Practical Applications
- Mundane activitiesWritingStudyingTeachingInterviewsSigning contractsShort tripsNetworkingSending important messagesLearning new skillsWearOrange or yellowMixed colorsMercury talismansEatNutsSeedsCarrotsLeafy greensFoods that aid cognitionAvoidMiscommunicationUnclear agreementsMajor travel without backup plans
- Keywords
- CommunicationIntellectTravelCommerceLearningAdaptabilityMercurial powerMessages
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☥ Deities 90
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🜂 Incense & resins 13
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◇ Workings 10
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☉ Planets 1
- Mercury Day
🕛 Planetary hours 1
- Hour of Mercury Day
☊ Jyotisha 1
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№ Numerology 1
- Five Day
⚙ Metals 1
⛤ Olympic spirits 1
- Ophiel Day
🜚 Planetary talismans 1
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