planets: mars.

by Lilah Wild @ freestylewitchcraft.com DAY: Tuesday.

DEITY: Mars, the Warlord and Avenger.

IDEAS: Defense, fire, the motivator. Strength of spirit. Corresponds to the tarot\\\'s Tower card; the soul coming face to face with Divinity, resulting in transcendence or annihilation. Know your intentions.

ELEMENT: Fire.

FORCES: Activity, dynamic energy. Does not care about right or wrong, only strives after victory. Incites courage, bravery, and vindictiveness. Inclined toward combativeness, to conquer, to win.

COLORS: Red, orange, vibrant purple.

NUMERICAL VALUE: 5.

ANGEL: Samael.

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: Taurus and Cancer.

RITUALS: Initiative, action. Energy, dealing with opponents and attacks. Battle and confrontation, revenge, wrath, war. Aggression, defense. Strength and courage. Breaking negative spells, protection against enemies. Passion. Assertion, leadership, domination. Construction and destruction. Politics, athletics, industry. Lawsuits, police matters.

JEWELS: Bloodstone, ruby, garnet, any red stone.

METAL: Iron, steel.

WOOD: Cedar.

HERBS: Any bright red flower, thistled plants. All hot, pungent, stinging scents.