Nicole Explains It All

Happy 2026, everyone! It’s me, Nicole, back with the very first post of the year for Nicole Explains It All. Can you believe we actually made it? I’m writing this from my desk here in Pasadena, with Salem and Bree supervising (judging) me from their window perch as I scramble to get my altar ready. Why the scramble? Because this isn’t just any New Year’s Day. January 1st, 2026, falls on a Thursday, which creates a fascinating—and honestly, kind of intense—magical convergence. We have the expansive, benevolent energy of Jupiter (Thursday’s ruler) colliding with the grounding, structural force of Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn and Winter). I fed my research into NotebookLM to break down exactly what this means for us practitioners of high magic, and the results are incredibly specific. If you’re looking to build long-term wealth and stability this year, you’re going to want to read this.

Based on the sources provided, here is an analysis of the magical significance, entities, and recommended operations for New Year’s Day 2026, falling on a Thursday.

I. Magical Significance of the Date

Performing magic on Thursday, January 1, 2026, involves a synthesis of the planetary influence of Jupiter (ruler of Thursday) and the seasonal/zodiacal influence of Saturn (ruler of Winter and Capricorn).

• Thursday (Jupiter): This day is governed by the planet Jupiter (Tzedek), which governs expansion, abundance, and benevolence,,. Its influences are associated with acquiring riches, obtaining honors and dignities, gaining the favor of authority figures, establishing friendships, and preserving health,,.
• New Year’s Day (Winter/Capricorn): January 1st falls within the season of Winter and the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
  • Winter: In the Solomonic tradition, the year is divided into four parts. Winter is a time of “binding” or “grounding” forces, ruled by specific angels different from those of the other seasons,.
  • Capricorn: This sign is ruled by Saturn,. While Saturn often represents restriction, melancholy, and endings, in the context of Capricorn, it represents “material works,” structure, and the building of foundations for the future.
• The Combination: The convergence of Jupiter (Growth/Wealth) and Saturn (Structure/Discipline) on the first day of the year makes this an exceptionally potent time for manifesting long-term prosperity and building sustainable wealth. It is not a day for quick flings or gambling, but for “constructing” success that endures,.

II. Best Magic to Perform

Because Thursday is ruled by Jupiter, the most auspicious operations involve growth, health, and prosperity, but the Saturnine/Winter influence suggests these works should focus on stability and long-term planning rather than immediate gratification.

Recommended Operations:

1. Wealth and Prosperity Rituals: Operations to obtain “riches and honor” or “financial health” are best suited for Thursday,. The Grand Grimoire specifically notes that Thursday is for operations involving Tin (Jupiter’s metal) to acquire wealth and honor.
2. Career and Ambition: Since Jupiter governs ambition and expansion, and Capricorn (the sign of New Year’s) governs career and reputation, spells to secure a promotion, start a business, or gain professional respect are highly favored.
3. Health and Healing: Jupiter has a strong influence on health and the “preservation of life”,. A New Year’s ritual to ensure health for the coming year is appropriate.
4. Reconciliation: Thursday is effective for pacifying strife, calming enemies, and creating peace,.

Specific Ritual Suggestion:

• The Jupiter Talisman: You might construct a talisman on this day using Tin or Silver,. A suggested design involves the “fourth pentacle of Jupiter,” which is used to acquire wealth and honor.

III. Spirits and Entities

To perform these rites effectively, you must call upon the specific hierarchy of spirits associated with Thursday, the Season of Winter, and the element of Air (which often bridges the planetary forces).

1. Rulers of Thursday (Jupiter)

• Archangel: Sachiel (also Zadykiel/Zadkiel),,,.
• Angels of the Day: Sachiel, Castiel, and Asasiel,,.
• Planetary Intelligence: Iophiel (The benevolent intelligence used for making talismans),,.
• Planetary Spirit: Hismael (The blind or active force),,.
• Olympic Spirit: Bethor (Rules Jupiter and can grant high dignities and treasures),.
• Spirits of the Air (Thursday):
  • King: Suth,.
  • Ministers: Maguth and Gutrix,.
  • These spirits are subject to the South Wind,,.

2. Rulers of Winter (The Season of New Year)

When working on New Year’s Day, you must also acknowledge the rulers of the season:

• Angels of Winter: Amabael and Ctarari,.
• Head of the Sign of Winter: Altarib (or Attarib),.
• Name of the Earth in Winter: Geremiah,.
• Name of the Sun in Winter: Commutoff,.
• Name of the Moon in Winter: Affaterim,.

3. Demon of Thursday

In the Grimorium Verum tradition, the specific demon associated with Thursday is Silcharde.

• Function: He makes men happy and discovers treasures.
• Conjuration Time: He is to be conjured between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM,.
• Offering: A piece of bread is required as a pledge,.

IV. Correspondences for the Ritual

• Incense/Perfume: Saffron is the primary fumigation for Thursday,,. Other options include Cedar, Nutmeg, Clove, and Pine,.
• Color: Blue, Purple, or Violet,,.
• Stones: Sapphire, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, or Turquoise,,.
• Metal: Tin,,.
• Animal: Eagle, Hart (Stag), or Dolphin,.

Summary of Operation

For the best results on Thursday, January 1, 2026:

1. Time: The first hour of sunrise (planetary hour of Jupiter) or between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM if working with the demon Silcharde,,.
2. Direction: Face South (the direction of the Air spirits of Thursday),,.
3. Action: Invoke Sachiel and the Angels of Winter (Amabael, Ctarari) to bless a talisman of Tin or Blue parchment for prosperity and structural growth in the coming year.

So, whether you’re brave enough to wake up at 3:00 AM to offer bread to Silcharde (I might just stick to the sunrise ritual, myself!) or you’re crafting a Tin talisman to capture those Jupiter vibes, the energy today is undeniable. It’s rare that we get such a perfect mix of expansion and grounding right out of the gate. I’m definitely going to be using this time to focus on that “structural growth”—building success that actually sticks around rather than just manifesting a quick flash in the pan. Let me know in the comments if you’re planning to invoke Sachiel or if you have a specific gratitude ritual planned for the day. Here’s to a year of abundance, magic, and building our empires! Happy casting!