Connecting with planetary spirits by building altars can help deepen your understanding of astrology and help ease difficult transits.

Wednesdays are a good day for accepting and embracing change. More than that, it's a day that revolves around communication and creativity. Wednesdays ask us to voice our ideas, our concerns, our passions. On Wednesdays, you'll want to wear the colors purple and orange to bring in Mercury's energy and help you move with ease as you interact with the people around you. On Wednesdays, you'll want to focus on speaking your truth and thinking about all you are saying. It's the very center of the week so you can expect changes to occur often on this day.

Tuesdays are the perfect day to put on your red lipstick, throw on some red, orange, scarlet, or black clothing. It's the day of the warrior so you'll want to wear clothes that makes you feel like a bad a$$.This is a day to be heavy handed with the "hot" herbs and plants. Add some cinnamon to your coffee and ask Mars to grant you some extra strength. Use basil in a fresh tomato sauce for dinner, or add a bit of cayenne to some of your other dishes.Here are a few other plants to use for your kitchen witchery:1. Ginger2. Peppermint3. Most pepper4. Garlic5. ThistleI like to start my Tuesdays by getting ready in the morning. I put on an outfit that makes me feel like a bad ass and always throw on some red lipstick. This helps me feel ready to tackle the day.

THE MOON ENCOURAGES BEING IN YOUR FEELINGS AND GOING WITH THE FLOW. DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF THE MOON, YOU'LL FEEL EITHER THE NEED TO CHILL, TO CHARGE, OR INDECISIVE. MONDAYS ARE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO EASE INTO THE WEEK.