Metals, Rulers, and the Zodiac


Sunday, associated with the Sun, the Zodiac sign Leo, and the metal Gold. Ruled by the Sun God (ex.: Ra, Helios, Mithras, Apollo, Ogmios, and also the Goddess Phoebe). Colors corresponding to the Sun: gold and dark yellows.

Monday, associated with the Moon, the Zodiac sign Cancer, and the metal Silver. Ruled by Diana, though Selene and Luna are also recognized by various paths. Colors corresponding to the Moon: pink, silver, light grey, light blue, white.

Tuesday, associated with Mars, the Zodiac sign Aries, and the Metal Iron. Ruled by Tyr, God of War. Colors corresponding to Mars: All reds.

Wednesday, associated with Mercury, the Zodiac signs of Gemini and Virgo, and the metal Quicksilver. Ruled by Odin, or Mercury depending on path. Colors corresponding to Mercury: orange and yellow.

Thursday, associated with Jupiter, the Zodiac sign Sagittarius, and the metal Tin. Ruled by Thor (Zeus in Greco-Roman mythology). Colors corresponding to Jupiter: royal blue, purples.

Friday, associated with Venus, the Zodiac signs of Libra and Taurus, and the metal Copper. Ruled by Venus herself, or Frigga, for whom the day is named. Colors corresponding to Venus: pinks, greens, light blue.

Saturday, associated with Saturn, the Zodiac sign Capricorn, and the metal Lead. Ruled by Saturn, or Loki the trickster. Colors corresponding to Saturn: black, midnight blue, navy.

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