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The Book of Ecclesiastes was traditionally attributed to King Solomon because "Solomon the
Wise" was known for his great understanding of every purpose under the heaven. Because
of his wisdom, Solomon the King was also known as a master magician.
The speaker in Ecclesiastes is only identified in Hebrew as Qoheleth, meaning the "Teacher,"
"Preacher," or "Ecclesiatsa" (member of the ecclesia). He described himself as "son of David,
king in Jerusalem." Solomon was one of the many children of King David.
The verses Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 are scripture which appear in homes on plaques and samplers.
These words provide spiritual contemplation of the seasons of life.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born,
and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a
time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a
time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to
keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to
speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Indeed, the words of a popular 1960's song, Turn, Turn, Turn, by "The Byrds" were adapted
directly from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Teacher explained that "To every thing there is a season, and a time
to every purpose under the heaven..." In the rural communities of USA South, farmers well
understood that a time for sowing seed, a time to take in the harvest, a time for slaughtering
pigs, etc. Folks in rural areas lived their lives by the signs and seasons. People often planted,
not only by seasons, but also by the phases of the moon. Thus, some root workers have
interpreted this scripture to mean God's blessing is upon the root worker scheduling certain
types of root work when it is supposed to be more effectatious.
These cycles of time in the ebb and flow of planting and harvesting applied to not only
seasons, but years. Planted in sandy loam, watermelons need a long growing season of
about three warm months. Yet, peach trees don't start to produce fruit until their third or
fourth year. Certain types of botanticals used for rootwook had their own cycles and times
to be both "planted" and then "plucked up."
Weekdays
The seven days of the week were likewise seen as having their own cycles, their own best
times for "working the root."
Indeed, certain Psalms are tradtionally associated with specific weekdays and blessings can
be gleened from reciting them on these days. The also the seven days of the week are
tradtionally associated with seven sacred "luminaries" or "lights," Sun, Moon, Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night;
and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: Genesis 1:14-19 (KJV)
Sunday
On Sunday, Psalm 24 is recited in reference to the first day of Creation, on which God
commanded, "Let there be light," in the universe. It is also the holy day of the Lord Jesus
Christ, who is the Light of the World. The holy name associated with this psalm is Adonai,
which means "Lord."
The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath
founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the
Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not
lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and
righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek
thy face, O Jacob. Selah. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and
the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord
mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King
of glory shall come in.Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
The purpose of this psalm is to aid escape from the greatest danger, as the Lord Jesus Christ
helped all Christians escape from sin and death through the Resurection.
Sunday is also associated with the luminary of the Sun, which is the great luminary which
rules daytime. The light of the Sun divides day into night. Thus Sunday's spiritual or hoodoo
work may also traditionally include any purpose connected with light, blessing,
achievement, the Heavenly Father, fatherhood, men and boys, health and spiritual well-
being, healing, success, gold, fame, and will power. The traditional symbolic candle colors
are yellow and gold.
Monday
The purpose of this psalm is that enemies will no more attempt to cause injury as they will
be seized with fear, terror, and anxiety.
Monday is also associated with the luminary of the Moon, which is the great luminary
which rules the night. Monday's spiritual or hoodoo work traditionally can include any
purpose connected with motherhood, women and girls, home, family, dream-work, psychic
visions, white coins, the night, and water. The traditional symbolic candle colors are white,
silver, and blue.
Tuesday
Tuesday is also associated with the luminary of the planet Mars. Tuesday's spiritual or
hoodoo work traditionally can include any purpose connected with strength, contention,
strife, competition, open conflict, confrontation, war, courage, power, risk-taking, success,
victory, athleticism, climbing-over/over-coming obstacles, and blood. A traditional symbolic
candle color is red.
Wednesday
On Wednesday, Psalms 94-95:1-3 are recited, in reference to the fourth day of Creation, on
which He created the sun and the moon and the stars, and how these luminairies reveal the
truth. The holy names are El Adonai Hashem, "the Name of the Lord God."
O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. Lift
up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud. Lord, how long shall the wicked,
how long shall the wicked triumph? How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the
workers of iniquity boast themselves? They break in pieces thy people, O Lord, and afflict thine
heritage. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Yet they say, The Lord
shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. Understand, ye brutish among the people: and
ye fools, when will ye be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye,
shall he not see? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man
knowledge, shall not he know? The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Blessed
is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law; That thou mayest give
him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. For the Lord will not cast
off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. But judgment shall return unto righteousness:
and all the upright in heart shall follow it. Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will
stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had
almost dwelt in silence. When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. In the
multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Shall the throne of iniquity have
fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? They gather themselves together against the
soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood. But the Lord is my defence; and my God is
the rock of my refuge. And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in
their own wickedness; yea, the Lord our God shall cut them off.
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come
before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord
is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
The purpose of the psalms is that enemies and the wicked will be revealed in the truth.
Wednesday is also associated with the luminary of the planet Mercury. Wednesday's
spiritual or hoodoo work traditionally can include any purpose connected with messages,
communication, teaching, clear speech, commerce, trade, verbal skills, trickery, gambling
and gaming, eloquent speech, and broadcasting. A traditional symbolic candle color is
orange.
Thursday
The purpose of this psalm is to understand that joyful faith saves men from falling into
foolish errors and unbelief.
Thursday is also associated with the luminary of the planet Jupiter. Thursday's spiritual or
hoodoo work traditionally can include any purpose connected with expansion, wealth,
patronage/loans, money [Europe], clothing, power, dignified rulership, and royalty. A
traditional symbolic candle color is purple.
Friday
The purpose of this psalm is to understand that any unjust and stern opponent can be
humbled.
Friday is also associated with the luminary of the planet Venus. Friday's spiritual or hoodoo
work traditionally can include any purpose connected with love, marriage, sexuality, plants,
beauty, seduction, aesthetics, pleasure, romance, friendship, physical beauty, aesthetic or
magnificent beauty, art/artistry, and money (USA). The traditional symbolic candle colors
are green (love, money, wealth), pink (romance/relationships), and shiny copper (pennies).
Saturday
The purpose of this psalm is to understand that good fortune will increase.
Saturday is associated with the luminary enegies of Saturn. Saturday's spiritual or hoodoo
work traditionally can include any purpose connected with love, agriculture, planting, dirt,
duty, protection, spiritual attack, obstacles, jinxs, restrictions/limitations to be placed upon
the works of others, death, and peace. The traditional symbolic candle colors are black or
brown.
References
Catherine Yronwode, THE WEEKDAYS AND THE SEVEN SACRED PLANETS, 1994-2014,
accessed 1/24/14
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