Tuesday Meaning and magickal uses

Mars's day, for courage, protection, healthy competition and decisive action.

• Intentions: Confidence, Protection, Banishing
• Element: Fire
• Planet: Mars
• Ruled by: Mars
• Colors: Red, orange

How to use it

• Courage boost. Before a challenge on a Tuesday, light a red candle and say aloud what you will do bravely today. Carry a small red stone in your pocket as a reminder.
• Set a boundary. Use Tuesday to say a clear no or address a problem you have avoided. Afterward, wash your hands in salt water and let go of any lingering tension.

Works well with: Mars, Red Candle, Carnelian, Bloodstone, Black Pepper

Folklore

Tuesday is named for Tiw, the Old English form of the Norse god Tyr, a god of war and justice. The Romans called the day after Mars, and many Romance languages still do, as in martes and mardi. When the Germanic peoples adopted the Roman week, they swapped in their own god of battle. Because of these links, witches traditionally use Tuesday for courage, strength, protection and action. It is a good day for magick that needs a firm push or a clear boundary.