Introduction
Candles can be a very useful tool not only in wiccan practices but for ordinary people wishing to relax and let go of all their worries. Imagine the soft light and soft heat that a candle creates, and the atmosphere the candle sets in a room, this in it's self is magic, add a few drops of an essential oil to the candle and wick and you get an even greater effect that relaxes or invigorates the whole body.
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CAUTION WITH CANDLES:
Candles should be placed
well away from curtains, papers, plants or anything else that might catch
on fire. Never leave candles burning unattended. Hot wax can be very
dangerous. be cautious. |
Candle Colours
Certain colours have a certain effect on a person, for example blue is a relaxing, just by looking at the colour you feel peaceful and tranquil. Below is a list of candle colours and their associations, use them as you wish to create the right mood for you. Or use the list to discover which candles would be best for a spell or ritual you are going to perform.
| White | Purification, transformation, divinity, blessings, peace |
| Black | Banishing, deflecting negativity, life changes |
| Red | Power, fire, vitality, life, lust, sexuality, physical energy, aggression |
| Silver | Peace, psychic energy, feminity, channeling, clairvoyance |
| Gold | Strength, prosperity, masculinity |
| Pink | Love, family, friendship |
| Green | Healing, health, fertility, luck, harmony |
| Blue | Protection, peace, truth |
| Yellow | Balance, self-confidence, personal worth, friendship, creativity, communion, communication |
| Orange | Abundance, prosperity, warmth |
| Purple | Judgment, wisdom, mysteries, learning, |
| Brown | Nature, animal, harmony, home |
Astrological Candle Associations
Below is a list of Astrological candle associations. Find your candle colour and use it to personalize a ritual or when you need an extra boost of comfort, support, or energy. You could even anoint the candle with your astrological essential oil (a list can be found on the aromatherapy page) for an extra effect.
If your astrological candle colour doesn't feel right for you substitute it for one that suits you best. For example I'm a Gemini but hate the thought of working with a grey candle, I feel more comfortable with a blue candle as I love the sea and air, and I think it suits my peaceful nature. There are no magical certainties with colours, in fact colour associations are different through many magical practices and cultures. Do what feels right for you.
| Aries | red |
| Taurus | pink |
| Gemini | pale grey |
| Cancer | silver |
| Leo | gold |
| Virgo | green |
| Libra | blue |
| Scorpio | indigo or burgundy |
| Sagittarius | orange or yellow |
| Capricorn | brown or black |
| Aquarius | dark blue or violet |
| Pisces | white |
Candle Magic
Candles are a very important tool in magic, ask a witch what item they most used in the craft and it would be candles. But it's not just witches who use candles, many people use candles as decoration in their home, or in restaurants, many people use them for comfort or to create a romantic or homely atmosphere in and around their home.
Billions of candles are sold each year many with different scents and colours, but why not make your own? adding a personal touch to a candle for a specific spell or need you have. You could add a specific herb of the qualities you need (see the herb section for a list of herbs according to need) or add a few drops of an essential oil to the candle to give it an extra aroma.
More to come here soon. If
you have a candle magic spell/ritual send it in to this address
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