Thor's day/Thursday * Other names - Middle English - thur(e)sday Old English - thursdæg Old Norse - thorsdagr "Thor's day" Old English - thunresdæg "thunder's day" Latin - dies Jovis "day of Jupiter" Ancient Greek - hemera Dios "day of Zeus". Thor is the Norse god of thunder. He is represented as riding a chariot drawn by goats and wielding the hammer Miölnir. He is the defender of the Aesir, destined to kill and be killed by the Midgard Serpent. Jupiter (Jove) is the supreme Roman god and patron of the Roman state. He is noted for creating thunder and lightning. Zeus is Greek god of the heavens and the supreme Greek god. ( Source - http://www.crowl.org/lawrence/time/days.html ) * Element of Fire. Colours: Purple, Deep Blue Crystals: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Tin Aroma: Melissa, Clove, Oakmoss, Jupiter Oil, Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg, and Sage Herb: Cinquefoil ( Source - http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/…/days_of_the…/thursday.asp) * Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas. Magikal aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity. Thursday is the day of Jupiter, the largest of the planets and said to be the most powerful. Spellcasters would be wise to use this day for attempting wealth, success and prosperity spells. Thursday is also associated (in Norse mythology) to Thor - Thor's day - and some even say that Jupiter and Thor are one in the same. Both are strong and powerful, yet wise and just. Try a small prayer to Jupiter before commencing any ritual on Thursday as a sign of respect. ( Source - http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/…/days_of_the…/thursday.asp) * Planet Jupiter - Jupiter is fifth from the Sun and the largest. This planet is more massive than all of the others combined, plus their satellites, the asteroids and all the comets. The planet's magnetic field is so powerful that it creates a sphere of influence around Jupiter that is larger than the Sun. Jupiter (Greek: Zeus) was the supreme god of the Roman pantheon; a god of light and sky, and protector of the state and its laws. Jupiter was called the "Greater Benefic" by the Ancients, an extremely positive influence. It has 16 known satellites: Adrastea, Amalthea, Ananke, Callisto, Carme, Elara, Europa, Ganymede, Himalia, Io, Leda, Lysithea, Metis, Pasiphae, Sinope, and Thebe. It is the largest planet of the solar system, the largeness of the planet gives us some clues as to the ruling aspects of Jupiter in Magikal and ritual workings associated with abundance, prosperity, growth and success. We also realise that we can have too much of a good thing, so it has come to represent "excesses", as well as good fortune. Jupiter is the planet of healing, regeneration and rejuvenation. Jupiter in its negative aspect is the cause of greed and wastefulness. Jupiter's ruling astrological house is Sagittarius, the philosophers of the zodiac, always concerned with the Big Picture, the Philosophical Idea. In daily correspondences, Sagittarius rules Thursday. Jupiter is associated with the element of Fire. The table of Jupiter is a Four square, containing 16 numbers each adding in any direction, to 34 with its sum being 136. ( Source - http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/…/days_of_the…/thursday.asp) * Metal is Tin - Ruled by Jupiter. Sagittarius and Pisces are its astrological houses and it corresponds to the letter O and carnelian. Use for meditation and relaxation, honour, wealth, wisdom. The largest of the planets in the solar system, Jupiter, is associated with the chief God of the Roman Pantheon - Jupiter. The qualities of Jupiter are, abundance, prosperity, growth and success. It is also the planet of healing, regeneration and rejuvenation. Use Tin in rituals/spells promoting abundance, prosperity, success in business and in legal matters, stimulation, attracting what you desire, energy, healing, regeneration and rejuvenation. ( Source - http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_elements/the_metals.asp ) * Some suggestions for Thursday enchantments would include: Wearing a regal and royal shade of blue to see how it affects your mood and your magik. Other colours for the day include purple and green. Carrying a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way Incorporating honeysuckle blossoms and cinquefoil foliage into prosperity charms Calling on Thor for abundance, or on the Roman god Jupiter for the ability to peacefully referee a fight Adding a few oak leaves—which are sacred to these Thursday gods—to your charms to see how much better your spell works out Casting a charm with wheat stalks for prosperity, and calling on Juno Moneta to bring wealth into your life Baking up some whole wheat bread and blessing it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. ( Source - http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/710 ) XXX