The Day You Were Born

You probably know your zodiac sign based on your birthday, but have you ever considered that your “birth day of the week” also matters? The days of the week are all attributed to specific planets, and in astrology, each sun sign also has a ruling planet. Considering the day rulership for each planet, we have the ability to match the 12 zodiac signs to each day of the week. In other words, being aware of your literal birth day can be a fun way to get to know yourself on a deeper level!

Sun signs represent the position of the sun at the time of someone’s birth and are also referred to as zodiac signs.

Tip: You can create a simple birth chart (aka natal chart) for free at astro.com.

If your sun sign is ruled by the same planet as your birth day of the week, consider yourself extra lucky! If not, you can dive deeper into that planet’s influence in your natal chart. It’s also worth considering that the ruling planet of your natal chart is often different from the planet that rules your sun sign. I encourage you to look beyond your sun sign and use your birth day of the week to empower that planet in your chart, no matter what it is.

It’s fun to plan important events around “your” day. It’s not unusual to feel like your best, most energized self on your day of the week. You can also flip this and use your sun sign to determine activities. For example, the sun rules creativity. If your sun sign is Aquarius, you may feel extra creative on Saturdays.

Taking it one step further, we can utilize days of the week to determine our goals or activities for each day. On Sunday, we rejoice in the ability to create the life we want. We give thanks for existing and we create light to forge ahead into the week. On Monday, we are particularly sensitive and remind ourselves to slow down because the moon teaches us to create cycles for self-care. On Tuesday, we have motivation, so we exercise vigorously, have difficult conversations, or brainstorm new directions. Wednesday is for communication, writing, and catching up with friends. Thursday is for spiritual expansion, making travel plans, and trying new things. Friday is all about beauty and love, so it’s a great day to spend time with close friends, get your hair or nails done, or make something yummy or artsy that’s just gorgeous. Saturday is for structure, cleaning, and tying up the week’s loose ends.

If you have a personal spiritual practice—like meditation or prayer—you can use the power of the days of the week to cultivate a deeper and more specific experience. May the power of the day you were born help you grow further. Be blessed.