Did you know that the day of the week you were born on can determine different points of your personality? Have you ever discovered a personal trait in yourself that doesn’t match your zodiac sign? Perhaps you need to investigate what day of the week you entered the world.
Who knows? Maybe Monday born people may have more in common with each other than they may think.
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There is an old poem about the days of the week that many people know well. When we learned it as children, we probably didn’t think too much about the deeper meaning at the time.
The notion that planets rule each of the days of the week goes back much further than this poem. In ancient Babylon, they organized a 7-day calendar where each day corresponded to one of the 7 planets that we can see with the naked eye.
Does the day of the week you were born on have any impact on your birth chart information? Absolutely. That’s exactly what we are going to look at today.
Do you know what day of the week you were born on? You might be wondering, which planet rules that day and what does it mean?
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They might be the strong silent type, keeping all of their emotions in check until called on. Even so, Monday’s child is strongly guided by their emotional center, even if they do not show that side to them so much.
A person born on Monday may also get nervous very easily, as they tend to be sensitive. They will also be a peacemaker and try to smooth over conflict when it occurs.
Suggested Crystals: Moonstone or Selenite
Ruling Planet: The Moon
Associated Sign: Cancer
Scorpio and Aries, which is also ruled by Mars, share common traits with Tuesday-borns as they are extremely innovative, energetic, and courageous. They are born leaders, and they live their lives almost fearlessly. Tuesday children are always on the go, always trying new projects, and always initiating their dreams and goals.
Suggested Crystals: Carnelian or Rhodochrosite
Ruling Planet: Mars
Associated Signs: Scorpio & Aries
Their power comes from the restless energy that gives them their desire to be forever students, wanting to absorb as much knowledge as possible. Wednesday’s child is going to be highly gifted intellectually.
Mercury also rules short journeys and transportation. Similar to Virgo, they may worry a little too much and wind up being a bit of an overthinker and get lost in their thoughts on occasion.
Suggested Crystals: Smoky Quartz or Jade
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Associated Signs: Gemini & Virgo
Similar to Sagittarius (which is also ruled by Jupiter) their jovial outlook on life and carefree attitude may make it appear that Thursday-borns are the luckiest person on earth, but they just trust the process and love the journey.
If you were born on a Thursday, consider yourself to be very lucky. Find out where Jupiter is on your chart and use that power to harness your true karmic destiny. Things may fall in line for you, seemingly effortlessly, so it’s important that you follow your destiny, connect to the inner world like a Pisces, and do the hard work to prepare.
Suggested Crystals: Malachite or Celestite
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Associated Signs: Sagittarius & Pisces
Similar to Venus-ruled Libra and Taurus, Friday-born people are intellectual and creative at their core.
If you have questions about love and were born on a Friday, have a look at where Venus is in your chart and make the necessary preparations to harness that power in your romantic life and relationships.
Suggested Crystals: Rose Quartz or Garnet
Ruling Planet: Venus
Associated Signs: Libra & Taurus
The responsibility and hard-working nature of Saturday-borns are also reflected in Capricorn, which is also ruled by Saturn.
If you were born on a Saturday, you are a hard-working individual that doesn’t cut loose too often. You may want to learn to relax a bit more. You can also look to see where Saturn is in your chart to find out where you can make the most advantage of this hard working day, and the planet, that rules your destiny.
Suggested Crystals: Onyx or Hematite
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Associated Signs: Capricorn & Aquarius
Sunday has similar traits to Sun-ruled Leo, they are bubbly, feisty, and bursting with energy. Additionally, the rest and relaxation that Sunday usually brings reflect Leo’s own self-care dreams.
They are wise, good, and full of gratitude so whenever they enter a room they bring the joy and light of the Sun with them.
Suggested Crystals: Orange Calcite or Leopard Skin Jasper
Ruling Planet: The Sun
Associated Sign: Leo
Knowing what day of the week you were born on can give you that “ah-hah” moment and some insight into yourself. How is that going to help you in life today?
Have you ever wondered why you work so hard in life, then you realize it is because you were born on a Saturday? Ah-hah! Maybe you should try to balance work with family a little better.
Do you have a tendency to be a worry wort and wonder why you are this way? You then discover you are a Wednesday child. Ah-hah! Maybe you should try to be mindful that your worst fears rarely come true.
Now, take that information and look at your chart to see how you can make the most of that planet’s influence. What day of the week were you born on?
Read more & discover: Which day of the week is the luckiest for your zodiac sign?
* Editor’s note: This article was previously published October 1st, 2013 and has been updated for astrological accuracy.