Candle magic and colour magic are two simple and powerful forms of magic used by witchcraft. Each color carried different energy and massage. In spell work, the energy of colours is used to generate a specific response in the magic worker. It also attracts certain energy through the principle of sympathetic magic. Keep in mind the important thing that they can be one of the most effective tools used for spells, meditation, rituals and other ceremonies. Below is a list of individual candle colours and their meanings and uses traditionally associated with that color.

White candle

White contains all colours. White may be replaced any other color candle when that color is not available. It represents purity and innocence, spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, clairvoyance, healing, truth-seeking, clarity, unity, dawn, purification, peace, truth, protection, spirituality, peace, spiritual strength. It also heals emotions, repels negativity and provides protection. It symbolizes the Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess. Witches usually use a white candle for rituals involving healing, new beginnings, and spiritual growth. It also appreciates for Lunar and Goddess workings. Church candles are usually used the white candle, thus white are associated with prayers, remembrance, and devotion.

Black candle

Black is a strong and banishing color. Black absorbs all colours and is often used to absorb or banish negative energy. It reverses curses and hexes. It is used for protection, banishing, repelling black magick, and ridding of bad habits. It enhances inner strength, resilience, and self-control, and can be used in meditation to delve deeper into the unconscious. It is also burned for powerful healing and support through loss and grief, represents the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess.

Red candle

Red is a famous color of sex, love, power, and vitality. Red candles are often used in conjunction with black — burn the black candle first to banish negative energy, then the red candle to draw in fresh energy. So, they are called “ dual action” or “reversible” candles combine red and black into one candle.

The same belongs to the red group, magenta is used to facilitate quick changes and fast results in spell work. Witches used to burn the magenta candle with another candle to increase the energy of that candle’s purpose and intent. They are also used for exorcism and spiritual healing.

Green candle

Green is known as the color of money magic. It’s a symbol of the Goddess and her green earth. It is also a color often linked to money and financial success. The green candle uses for luck and prosperity, abundance and generosity, balance, marriage, fertility earth magick, physical and emotional healing, rejuvenation and renewal. They also assist in agriculture to encourage a good harvest. Moreover, witches use it to invoke or represent the element of Earth. Green is a popular choice for luck-drawing spells as well.

Purple candle

Purple which is well-known as the color of mystery and magic is a highly spiritual color and is associated with psychic abilities, spiritual awakening, and ancient wisdom. It is the color of the third eye chakra where your psychic vision and inner eye reside, so purple can be used to open your third eye in order to invite visions and enhance intuition. Wicca also use purple candle for spiritual protection, healing, respect, honour, wisdom, purification, sensitivity, progress spiritual growth and dissociating from the ego. A purple candle is used to reduce stress or insomnia. Historically the color of royalty, purple is also suitable for magic related to wishes, ambition, power, and authority.

Brown candle

Brown is a strong grounding, Earthy color. A brown candle assists in clear thinking and decision-making. It promotes concentration, intuition, material gain, wealth, common sense, and stability. It also encourages intuition and telepathic abilities. Some witches use brown for manifestation magic and connecting with the realm of animals.

Orange candle

The vibrant of orange evokes ambition and creativity. Orange candles are well-suited for career workings, or any other time you need to assert your strength and individuality. Orange is energizing and promotes stimulation, joy, and success. Many witches use it for good fortune, prosperity, power, success, warmth, ambition, action, energy building and courage. The orange candle aids in legal matters, achieving goals, cleansing negative attitudes and bringing in happiness and enthusiasm. The orange candle is also used for attracting friends and inspires emotional healing.

Yellow candle

Yellow is associated with the elements of air and the powers of mind. Witch usually burn a yellow candle for success in school of the arts, or to enhance communication in a relationship. Yellow also increase focus and intuition, These candles are the great choice for business spells, especially when you need fresh ideas and inspiration.

Silver/Grey candle

Silver is well-known as the symbol of the Moon, psychic receptivity, dreaming, love, rest and healing. On a Wiccan altar, a silver/grey candle is often used to represent the Goddess. Silver ( or Grey) is rest halfway between white and black. It is the color of neutrality and balance. A silver/grey candle may be used in protective magic when you wish to neutralize the negative energy that may be directed at you. It is also used to gain discernment and wisdom.

Lit candles help create a mystical and magical atmosphere during a ritual. They ring the element of Fire and can be used to release or initiate something. The flame, of course, can also be used to ignite incense or burn materials. The light of a candle also serves as a beacon for invited spirits. However, the color of a candle will have an effect on what type of energy it brings to the ritual, and thus some colours are better for particular kinds of spells.

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