Which day of the week should I light my candle? How the planets influence your rituals 🪐

Lighting a candle on a Monday is not the same as lighting one on a Friday.

When we work on our intentions, we can draw on different sources of energy to strengthen whatever we need most. One of the oldest is the energy of the heavens: since ancient times, each day of the week has been linked to one of the seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye (the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn). In English, their trace survives to this day, sometimes directly and sometimes through the Germanic gods who took the place of the Roman ones.

Choosing the right day for what you want to ask for is a simple way to add strength to your rituals. Here we tell you which celestial body rules each day, what it is best suited to, and which candles and incense can accompany you.

Monday is the ‘Moon's day’, from Old English Mōnandæg, a translation of the Latin Lunae dies. The Moon is the celestial body of calm, reflection and intuition.

Under its influence, Monday is ideal for working on the mind, clarity and intuition, and for connecting with our most sensitive and receptive side.

What you can use: the Mental Clarity Intention Pillar Candle helps you put your thoughts in order and make decisions in moments of doubt. You can pair it with an incense that encourages concentration while you visualise what you desire.

Mental Clarity Intention Pillar Candle →
To order your mind and decide calmly.

Tuesday takes its name from Tiw, the Germanic god of war, who was identified with Mars (in Latin the day was Martis dies). Mars, the Roman god of war, is associated with action, courage and energy.

It is the perfect day for wishes related to self-improvement and strength, and also for giving an extra boost to any wish that needs a push.

What you can use: the Triumph and Self-Improvement Herbal Pillar Candle helps you change your attitude towards difficult situations and find your inner strength. The Vitality Intention Pillar Candle will give you more energy to keep going.

Triumph and Self-Improvement Herbal Pillar Candle →
Strength to overcome any obstacle.

Vitality Intention Pillar Candle →
Energy to keep going.

Wednesday is ‘Woden's day’, named after the chief Germanic god (Odin in Norse), who was identified with Mercury (in Latin, Mercurii dies). Mercury was the messenger of the gods and the protector of communication.

As a messenger between worlds, Mercury makes Wednesday a good day to connect with our spirituality, communicate calmly and slow down.

What you can use: the Benigno Manso Prepared Pillar Candle helps in stressful moments and soothes anxiety. Pair it with the Relaxation Incense Sticks, whose scent will give you a breather.

Benigno Manso Prepared Pillar Candle →
Calm in the face of stress and anxiety.

Relaxation Incense Sticks →
An aromatic breather for your mind.

Thursday is ‘Thor's day’, after the Germanic god of thunder, who was identified with Jupiter (in Latin, Iovis dies). Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, is a symbol of power, wisdom and justice.

It is the ideal day for working on concentration and making wishes related to memory, studies and wisdom.

What you can use: light the Study and Concentration Intention Pillar Candle before studying or facing an intellectual challenge. And wear the 7 Chakras Bead Bracelet to balance your inner self and harmonise your energy centres.

Study and Concentration Intention Pillar Candle →
To study and concentrate better.

7 Chakras Bead Bracelet →
Balance for your energy centres.

Friday is named after Frigg, the Germanic goddess often linked with Freya, who was identified with Venus (in Latin, Veneris dies). Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

Under her influence, Friday is the day par excellence for love wishes: attracting love, nurturing it or reconciling.

What you can use: the Set of 2 Honey Hearts helps to sweeten relationships that have grown distant. Complete it with the Come to Me Prepared Pillar Candle to encourage closeness with the person you desire.

Set of 2 Honey Hearts →
To sweeten relationships.

Come to Me Prepared Pillar Candle →
To encourage closeness.

In English, Saturday keeps the name of Saturn, the Roman god of time and agriculture. In Spanish, by contrast, sábado comes from the Hebrew shabbat, the day of rest. Either way, in the astrological tradition Saturday is Saturn's day.

Saturn rules cycles, endings and limits, which is why Saturday is the best day to clear away accumulated negativity: energy cleansings, distancing rituals and cord cutting.

What you can use: the Cleansing Intention Pillar Candle helps to clear bad vibes from yourself and your surroundings. Florida Water is a great ally for warding off bad luck and heavy energies.

Cleansing Intention Pillar Candle →
To clear away bad vibes.

Florida Water →
To ward off bad luck.

In English, Sunday preserves the ancient Solis dies, ‘day of the Sun’. In Spanish, domingo comes instead from dies Dominicus, ‘the Lord's day’. In the astrological tradition, Sunday belongs to the Sun, a symbol of light, vitality and rebirth.

It is the day with the strongest vibrations of luck, prosperity and optimism: the best moment to attract what you desire.

What you can use: the Magnet Double Charge Pillar Candle attracts good luck for all kinds of wishes. And with Cinnamon Water you can attract love, fortune and abundance.

Magnet Double Charge Pillar Candle →
Attracts good luck in everything.

Cinnamon Water →
To attract love and abundance.

Knowing the energy of each day helps us know when to make each wish and add to our rituals all the vibrations the universe offers us. And if you also take the phase of the Moon into account (waxing to attract, waning to let go), your ritual will be even more powerful.

Even so, remember that what matters most is always your intention. If you feel the time is right, light your candle.

May each day bring you the light you need. ✨