Let the Planets Run Your Schedule

How planetary energy helps me stay productive and soft

If you know me at all, you know I love all things woo-woo, spirituality, self-help, and astrology. One of my favorite tips ever has been learning about the ruling planets for each day of the week and what that means about how we should be living day to day.

You see, each day of the week is actually connected to a specific planet - something I didn’t learn until I got deeper into my spiritual journey. The days aren’t random! They’re named after the seven classical planets (the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn), and each one brings its own unique vibe and energy. Once I understood that the way I planned my week changed completely.

Okay here’s a breakdown:

Sunday – Ruled by the Sun

• Themes: Stepping into your power, confidence, creativity, purpose

• Best for: Reflecting on where you’re headed, creating content, tapping into your “main character energy,” and solo dates.

Monday – Ruled by the Moon

• Themes: Emotions, intuition, home, nurturing, reflection

• Best for: Rest, reflection - A great day to set intentions and ease into the week.

Tuesday – Ruled by Mars

• Themes: Action, courage, passion, drive, assertiveness, discipline

• Best for: time to LOCK IN!!, Tackling to-do list, physical workouts, taking bold action.

Wednesday – Ruled by Mercury

• Themes: Communication, intellect, business, learning, tech, logistics.

• Best for: Meetings, emails, writing, brainstorming, conversations and socializing

Thursday – Ruled by Jupiter

• Themes: Expansion, abundance, wisdom, teaching, leadership.

• Best for: Visualizing, launching something, manifesting, gratitude practices, collaborations, spiritual study.

Friday – Ruled by Venus

• Themes: Love, beauty, pleasure, harmony, money, connection.

• Best for: Dates, self-care, shopping, aesthetics, GNO. Overall doing something that feels good!

Saturday – Ruled by Saturn

• Themes: Boundaries, discipline, structure, lessons, responsibility, legacy.

• Best for: Long-term planning, organizing, saying no, adulting, finishing lingering tasks.

And honestly, once I learned all of this, I couldn’t unsee it. Like… how wild is it that we start our work weeks on Mondays — a day ruled by the Moon, which is all about rest, emotions, and intuition? We’re literally fighting against the natural rhythm. Or how society treats Saturdays like a free-for-all fun day, when Saturn (the planet it’s named after!) is about discipline, structure, and getting your life together. Society really has us all messed up.

Once I started aligning my schedule and tasks with the energy of the days, everything just started to flow so much better. I stopped trying to force productivity on days that were meant for rest, and I began embracing days like Tuesday and Wednesday to hit the ground running. It gave me insight that wasn’t based on hustle culture, but on ancient wisdom.

Now, I reserve Mondays for slowing down and tapping in before diving into the week. I send out my Substacks on Wednesdays since it’s a great day for communication and writing. Fridays are for joy, beauty, and connection — it’s my Venus day, where I love to pamper myself with beauty regimens after a long work week. I run errands and get my shit together on Saturdays rather than Sundays. And instead of bed rotting on Sundays, I use that time to be productive with my creativity. I even love taking myself on solo dates Sunday afternoon. No more Sunday Scaries.

Learning this, and then living it has been such a game changer. I feel more in sync, more supported, and more aligned with my own rhythms. I’m NEVER going back to planning my week the old way. Periodt.

I now honor both my feminine energy and my productivity - and I truly hope this tip helps you too!