Money, The Moon, & Monday
🌕 Why is "Money" associated with the Moon?
1. Etymology: Money & Juno Moneta
The English word “money” comes from the Latin moneta, which originally referred to Juno Moneta, a title for the Roman goddess Juno. She was the protectress of funds, and the Roman mint was located in her temple. So:
Moneta → Money
Juno Moneta = Juno the Warner (or Advisor)
The root word monere means "to warn" or "to advise."
But here's the moon tie-in...
2. Juno’s Association with the Moon
While Juno herself isn't a lunar goddess, she is closely associated with the feminine principle, cycles, marriage, and power — all domains also associated with the Moon in various mythologies.
So, the link between money and the moon is symbolic and esoteric, not direct.
3. The Moon as a Symbol of Cycles — Like Money
The Moon rules cycles — waxing and waning, just like the flow of wealth.
In astrology and magical traditions:
The Moon governs tides, fluids, and flow.
Money, too, is fluid — it comes and goes.
Moon is receptive, tied to the Divine Feminine and manifestation.
The Moon's phases correspond to growth, release, and rebirth — like financial patterns (income, spending, saving).
4. Alchemy, Magic & Folk Wisdom
In magical traditions:
Silver, the metal associated with the Moon, was once used as currency.
The Moon governs the astral realm, dreams, and intuition — places where wealth magic is often done.
The idea of "moon money" or harvesting lunar energy for prosperity is common in folk magic and witchcraft.
5. Modern Witchcraft & Lunar Wealth Magic
In modern witchcraft:
Many practitioners do money spells during the waxing moon (to attract abundance).
The new moon is used for planting seeds, including financial intentions.
The full moon is a time of harvest, often tied to manifesting prosperity.
So, even today, money and the moon are deeply connected in energy work.
🔮 TL;DR
The word money comes from Moneta, a Roman title for Juno whose temple held the mint — not from "moon" directly. But the moon and money share symbolic and magical ties because both represent cycles, flow, feminine power, and manifestation.
🌙 Why is Monday the Day of the Moon?
1. Etymology of Monday: "Moon's Day"
In English, the word Monday literally means “Moon’s Day.”
It comes from Old English:
Monandæg (Moon’s day) → from Latin dies Lunae → "day of Luna" (the Moon goddess).This naming structure exists across many languages:
French: lundi (from Luna)
Spanish: lunes
Italian: lunedì
So Monday has always been the day sacred to the Moon, across cultures and languages.
🪙 Why is Monday Linked to Money?
2. Moon & Money Symbolism
Though it’s not etymological, the Moon and money share symbolic threads:
Both rule over flow, cycles, and tides.
The Moon rules water, and money is energetic currency — it flows, it ebbs.
Manifestation work often ties Moon phases to abundance magic:
New Moon → intention for wealth
Waxing Moon → attract money
Full Moon → harvest abundance
Silver, the Moon's metal, was once literal currency.
So the energy of Monday, being ruled by the Moon, is aligned with money magic, especially attracting wealth, setting intentions, and starting cycles of prosperity.
🧙 Witchy and Magical Perspectives
Monday is the best day for:
Money spells that grow over time
Setting financial intentions that unfold during the lunar cycle
Banking & budget rituals
Water-based prosperity spells (since Moon rules water)
It’s also the day of:
Feminine energy
Receptivity
Emotional intuition
Which are all essential parts of manifesting abundance holistically — not just through hustle, but through alignment and flow.
✨ TL;DR
Monday = Moon’s Day, from ancient languages.
The Moon rules cycles, water, silver, and manifestation, all symbolically tied to money.
Monday is energetically perfect for starting spells and intentions for abundance, emotional wealth, and flow.