Wednesday: The Day of Mercury

How many of us have ever wondered about the origin of the names of the days of the week? Most of us take these names for granted, not realizing that they carry a rich history and deep symbolism. Did you know that the names of the days of the week correspond to the Sun, the Moon, and the five planets visible to the naked eye? This fascinating connection is a testament to our ancestors' keen observations of the celestial bodies and their importance in our lives.

Wednesday: The Day of Mercury

Wednesday is named after the Norse god Odin, who is also known as Woden. In Old English, Wednesday was called "Wodnesdaeg," which means "Woden's day." Odin was the god of wisdom, war, and death in Norse mythology, and was highly revered by the Vikings. He was also associated with magic, poetry, and knowledge. The Romans also had a similar god named Mercury, who was associated with communication, commerce, and travel. In Romance languages, Wednesday is named after Mercury, such as "mercredi" in French and "mercoledì" in Italian.

The power of Mercury’s Days and Hours

According to the Key of Solomon, an ancient grimoire attributed to King Solomon, the days and hours of Mercury hold certain powers. It is said that the Days and Hours of Mercury are good for activities associated with intelligence: such as writing, studying, tasks requiring sharp mental focus, business success, improving communication skills, developing knowledge and memory, diplomacy, exam success, divination, developing influence, protection when traveling by air and land, learning music.