Candle magic is one of the simplest forms of spell casting. Candle magic rituals are simple but effective, and can be performed almost anywhere that you can light a candle. Whether you want to find a job, attract your soul mate or quit smoking, you can perform a quick candle ritual that will send your energy out into the Universe and help manifest your desires.
Candles are essential ingredients in many spells. They symbolize the fire element and spirit, the energizing force that activates spells and rituals. Candle magic is powerful, and it works because it helps you to focus your intent, allowing your personal will to manifest through the spell. When you clearly state your intention or desire and light the candle, your energy is released into the Universe to do your will.
Candle ritual is based on three key magical principles:
* Decide on a goal
* Visualize the end result
* Focus your intent, or will, to manifest that result
You should always use a brand new candle for spell work. To strengthen the power of a candle spell, you can carve a symbol that represents your goal into the wax. As the candle burns, your intentions will be released into the universe. Many witches “dress” candles with aromatic oils that correspond to their objectives.
When it comes to colors, you may wish to have a variety on hand for different magical purposes. Typically, color correspondences for candle magic are as follows:
* Red: Courage and health, sexual love and lust
* Pink: Friendship, sweet love
* Orange: Attraction and encouragement
* Gold: Financial gain, business endeavors, solar connections
* Yellow: Persuasion and protection
* Green: Financial gain, abundance, fertility
* Light Blue: Health, patience and understanding
* Dark Blue: Depression and vulnerability
* Purple: Ambition and power
* Brown: Earth-related or animal-related workings
* Black: Negativity and banishment
* White: Purity and truth*
* Silver: Reflection, intuition, lunar connections
* Note that in many Pagan traditions, it is acceptable to use a white candle in place of any other color.
Another guide to colors:
Black candles can help you determine the truth of a matter and get to the bottom of things.
Brown candles ground energy and provide foundations for your intentions.
Burn dark blue candles to connect with your instincts and dreams.
Sky blue candles encourage safe travel and spiritual awareness.
Gold candles improve mental clarity and attract good fortune.
When you're working on money matters, burn green candles.
Pink candles encourage affection, love, and friendship.
Burn purple candles when you need to compose yourself, use power wisely, or demonstrate authority.
Red candles add passion and excitement to love spells.
Silver candles emphasize occult learning and intuition.
White candles represent purity and protection; light them to establish sacred space.
Burn light yellow candles when you feel your self-assurance waning or you need an attitude boost.
Remember that when you burn candles, it is your intent that matters the most. This kind of ritual depends on synchronicity, so make sure that when you make your wish, you picture or act out the scenario in your mind as vividly as you can
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