Tuesday
She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don’t matter if it’s gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows, she comes and goes
Don’t question why she needs to be so free
She’ll tell you it’s the only way to be
She just can’t be chained
To a life where nothing’s gained
Or nothing’s lost, at such a cost
“There’s no time to lose, ” I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind
Ain’t life unkind?
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I’m gonna miss you
Tuesday is the second day of the week in the International Standard Calendar. The name comes from the Norse god Tyr, god of heroism, law and justice. This is a day for battle and glory. In ancient Rome it was called Martis, for the warrior god Mars. As Monday is guided by feminine energy, Tuesday is guided by energy that benefits from a masculine touch. It is a day to conquer challenges and break through obstacles; It is the day to overcome injustice and tap into your warrior spirit. Confidence and protection are available forces to work with today. Tuesday drives toward victory and will not let much get in his way.
The Magic of Tuesday
Correspondences
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Gender: Masculine
Gods: Aries, Lilith, Mars, The Morrighan, Tiwaz, Tyr
Colors: Red, Black, Orange
Stones: Bloodstone, Flint, Garnet, Red Jasper, Ruby
Herbs: Chili Pepper, Dragon’s Blood, Holly, Pine, Radish, Thistles
To them, equipment failure is terrifying. To me, it’s “Tuesday.”
Spellwork
Courage
Strength
Protect
Lust
Banish
Tuesday Customs
Tuesday’s bairn is full of grace,
Blithe of heart and glad of face.
O’er life’s cares her feet shall spring
Light as swallows on the wing.
When storms come she’s like the grass,
Drops a courtesy as they pass.
Wind nor rain can bring her ill —
Merry little daffodil!
Proverbs
Spanish: On Tuesday, do not marry or leave home
Russian: If you’ve eaten it Tuesday, don’t look for it Wednesday
French: Button Monday with Tuesday
Yiddish: Tuesday is an easy day
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday): In the U.S. Mardi Gras is mostly celebrated in historically French cities. Blossoming from the expression “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll), it is an opportunity in March to indulge the body with fatty foods, music, masquerades, and some exhibitionism.
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday): History claims that in 1445, a British woman was so busy making pancakes that she lost track of time and raced to church services while still carrying her frying pan and tossing her fry cake. Thus began the traditional Pancake Races, where contestants in scarf and apron run the race with fry pan and pancake.
Hock Tuesday: Also known as Tutti-Day, this English celebration falls a week after Easter Monday. Hocktide Court is called into session when town-crier blows his horn. Tutti-men with floral poles are led by the Orange-men who to collect coin and kisses in return for fresh oranges. All day festivities include the Commoners Lunch, Plantagenet Punch, Shoeing of the Colts, etc.
Martes Trece (Tuesday the 13th): In Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th is considered a day of bad luck. There is even a name for this particular fear, Trezidavomartiophobia.