03 — When to work
Timing
Money magick is traditionally anchored to Jupiter's day and hour, and secondarily to the waxing moon. This page covers both, plus a calculator for finding your own Jupiter hours from local sunrise and sunset.
The week
Each day of the week carries a planetary ruler, set by the classical order of the planets. Thursday belongs to Jupiter and is the strongest general-purpose day for prosperity work; Sunday, ruled by the Sun, is a reasonable second choice for workings about status or recognition tied to income.
| Day | Ruler | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sun | Recognition, promotion, visibility |
| Monday | Moon | Reflection, planning, not new starts |
| Tuesday | Mars | Debt confrontation, aggressive negotiation |
| Wednesday | Mercury | Contracts, negotiation, communication |
| Thursday | Jupiter | General prosperity, growth, expansion |
| Friday | Venus | Partnership income, shared finances |
| Saturday | Saturn | Long-term stability, savings, structure |
The hour
Within each day, the 24 hours between sunrise and sunrise are further divided among the seven planets in the Chaldean order — Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, repeating. Because "hour" here means the daylight or nightlight span divided into twelfths (not a clock hour), the length changes with the season and your location. The calculator below works it out from your own sunrise and sunset.
Night hours are approximated by splitting the remaining 24 hours evenly, since next-day sunrise isn't collected here — close enough for working purposes, not for astronomical precision.
The moon
Layer lunar phase on top of planetary timing rather than in place of it. A waxing moon (new to full) supports workings for growth, increase, and drawing money in. A waning moon (full to new) supports debt reduction, cutting unnecessary expenses, and releasing financial obligations. The full moon itself is commonly used for a single high-intensity working rather than routine practice.