🔥 Tuesdays & Spellwork: The Magick of Mars 🔥

Raiza Red
Aug 19
5 min read

Tuesdays belong to Mars—warrior planet of fire, courage, and forward momentum. An altar set on this day becomes a beacon of strength, clearing away blockages and empowering you to step boldly into your path.

🔥 Tuesdays & Spellwork: The Magick of Mars

Every day of the week hums with a unique vibration, a planetary current that shapes our magickal practice. Tuesday is no ordinary day—it is ruled by Mars, the fiery red planet that stirs passion, courage, and movement. This is the day when warriors of old marched into battle, when swords clashed and shields held strong. In our modern witchcraft, Tuesday is the time to summon that same fierce current to fuel spells of protection, road opening, and obstacle removal.

When life feels blocked or stagnant, Mars’ energy strikes like flint on steel, igniting determination and cutting away what no longer serves. Tuesday becomes your ally for bold action, fiery intention, and forward motion.

✦ The Origins of Tuesday’s Power

The magick of Tuesday is rooted in ancient languages and lore:

In Latin, the day was known as dies Martis—the Day of Mars, the Roman god of war and strength.
In Norse tradition, Tuesday is named for Tiw’s Day (Týr), the god of justice, courage, and rightful victory.
In French (mardi), Spanish (martes), and Italian (martedì), the echo of Mars still burns within the name.

To call upon Tuesday is to call upon the fiery spirits of warriors past, whether Mars with his bronze shield, or Tyr who sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir. Both remind us that progress requires bravery, sacrifice, and steadfast will.

✦ Why Work Spells on Tuesday?

Tuesday’s magick aligns with fiery transformation:

Protection: Mars shields against enemies, psychic attack, and negative energy.
Road Opening: Perfect for clearing paths when doors feel closed or progress delayed.
Obstacle Removal: Burn away blockages, dissolve inner doubts, and release barriers.
Confidence & Courage: Awaken your inner warrior and act with certainty.
Vital Energy: Boost stamina, passion, and drive in both personal and professional realms.

✦ Deities of Road Opening & Protection

Mars / Ares (Roman & Greek) – Warrior force, energy, courage.
Tyr (Norse) – God of justice, victory, and rightful action.
Epona (Celtic) – Horse goddess of safe travel, freedom, and open roads.
Manannán mac Lir (Celtic) – Sea god, guardian of thresholds and otherworldly passage.
Lugh (Celtic) – God of skill, destiny, and triumph over obstacles.
Hecate (Greek) – Keeper of crossroads and guide through transitions.

Each of these divine forces may be invoked depending on your own path and practice

Altar Tools & Correspondences:

✦ Colors

Red – power, passion, protection
Orange – vitality, creativity, success
White – purity, clarity, fresh beginnings

✦ Crystals

Citrine – optimism, clarity, road opening (carry after the ritual)
Carnelian – courage and motivation
Black Tourmaline – protection and boundary-setting

✦ Herbs & Plants

Bay leaves – write intentions and burn for clearing the way
Rosemary – protection, purification
Cinnamon – fiery success, speed

✦ Tools & Items

Aura Sukha Road Opener oil, spray, or candle
A red candle (for Mars) + a white candle (for clarity)
A small key (symbol of unlocking paths)
A dish of salt (to banish obstacles)
A Mars symbol (♂) drawn or carved on parchment

✦ Altar Layout

Center: Place an orange, red and a white candle anointed with Road Opener oil.
North (Earth): Place citrine with a small key atop it—representing unlocked opportunities.
East (Air): Place bay leaves and a feather, symbolizing new beginnings and messages carried by the wind.
South (Fire): Place cinnamon sticks beside the candle, amplifying fiery Mars energy.
West (Water): Place a bowl of water infused with rosemary for purification and clarity.

✦ The Tuesday Road-Opening Ritual

This ritual weaves together the planetary fire of Mars with the solar brilliance of citrine, and the threshold magick of the key—symbols of unlocking and moving forward.

You will need:

One carnelian crystal point (clarity, optimism, success)
Aura Sukha Road Opener oil, spray, or candle
One red or orange candle (for motivation, energy, fire, Mars)
A pen or marker ( to write your intention on)
One small Aura Sukha Hecate key (represents opening new doors)
A pinch of rosemary or a whole bay leaf with your goal/intention written on it ( also good for protection and road clearing)

Steps:

Place your altar near a sunny window (Mars thrives in light and warmth).
Anoint the orange or red candle with Aura Sukha Road Opener, tracing upward strokes to draw new opportunities.
Place the carnelian stone and the key beside the candle. If using herbs, scatter them around the base.
Light the candle and recite:
“By Mars’ flame, the road is clear, Obstacles vanish, courage draws near. With crystal light and fiery way. My path is open—this I say.”
Close your eyes and visualize a golden road stretching out before you, glowing with opportunity. See the obstacles falling away like shadows in the sun.
Burn the bay leaf or rosemary sprigs in the flame to seal the work.
Bury the ashes of the herbs ( not the melted candle) in your garden or a flower pot
Carry the carnelian and key with you for the rest of the week as talismans of the opened path.

Tuesdays we call upon any of our divine allies, from any tradition or belief system to clear obstacles, open new paths, and protect our journey forward. Though we can work this spell on any day, Tuesdays are especially fruitful for creating movement or creating that , "Fire under one's bottom!"

✦ Other Tuesday Spellwork Ideas

Protection Charm: Place three old-fashioned keys in a small pouch with black tourmaline and rosemary. Carry it for shielding.
Courage Sleep Spell: Write your name in red ink, wrap it around a carnelian or citrine, and slip it under your pillow for Mars’ blessing in dreams.
Obstacle-Burning Spell: Write down what blocks you, anoint it with Road Opener, and burn it safely while chanting your release.
Success Grid: Create a crystal grid with citrine, pyrite, and carnelian under a Tuesday sunbeam to magnetize abundance and breakthroughs.

✨ Remember: Tuesday’s current is not about reckless battle—it is about focused, fiery determination. It teaches us to stand tall like Mars, to move with Tyr’s justice, and to claim the path meant for us with courage.

💛 You can find Aura Sukha Road Opener, candles and crystals in our Palma shop, to empower your Tuesday rituals and keep your path clear every day of the week.