Candle Magick Candles have been a part of our existance since ancient times, and Candle Magick can be found in many shapes and forms. For many, simply gazing into a candle flame can open doors to the unknown. For others the soft candlelight can produce a soothing atmosphere that makes meditation and spell work much easier to complete. Whether you craft your own or buy them, they can be one of the most useful tools at any Pagan's disposal. Naturally it helps to know the correct colors and symbols to enhance your work. The basics for Candle Magick are listed below. Best of luck.
We can't drive to the shop down the street and find candles with whatever image we need. Let's face it; a blue candle with the sacred animal of Inana just isn't a common need for most folks. Because of this it's perfectly normal to carve your own image or phrase into the wax of your candle. Runes and symbols are most common. Paint works as well. Below I've provided some examples of what you might use. There is no rule for what image is correct. It's whatever feels right to you. Feel free to be as elaborate or simple as you desire. Blessing Candles Lastly, it is important to bless your candles before you use them. It increases their power and helps you focus on what you need. This is especially important if you bought the candles in a store. You never know who's touched them or left a residue behind. It's best to start fresh. To bless a candle simply choose a night during the waxing moon. Rub oil from the center of the candle upward and ask for the candle to be cleansed and blessed by the divine. Do the same from the center of the candle downward. You can use any oil you wish. Some people mix special herbal oils while others buy a bottle of olive oil. As long as you focus and feel the essence of the Divine enter your candles, the rest doesn't matter. Once you are finished let the candles rest in the moonlight or on your altar. By the next morning they'll be ready to use. |
Red: Fertility, aphrodisiacs and spells involving sexual passion, love, health, physical strength, revenge, anger, will power, courage and magnetism.
Blue: Magick involving honor, loyalty, peace, tranquility, truth, wisdom, protection during sleep, astral projection, and spells to induce prophetic dreams.
White: Consecration rituals, meditation, divination, exorcism, healing spells, clairvoyance, truth, peace, spiritual strength and lunar energy.
Yellow: Confidence, attraction, charm, and spells dealing with persuasion.
Green: Fertility, success, good luck, prosperity, money, rejuvination and ambition, rituals to counteract greed and jealousy.
Brown: Spells to locate lost objects, improve powers of concentration and telepathy, protection of familiars and household pets.
Purple: Psychic manifestations, healing, power, success, independence, household protection.
Black: Meditation, hexes, uncrossing rituals, spells to banish evil and negativity.
Silver: Removes negativity, attracts stability, attracts the influence of the Goddess.
Gold: Spells that attract the power of cosmic influence, rituals to honor solar deities.
Orange: Energy stimulation.