In the practice of witchcraft, colored candles are commonly used as tools to enhance and focus intentions during rituals and spells. Each color has its own symbolic meaning, which can help to manifest specific desires and intentions. Understanding the hidden meanings of colored candles in witchcraft can be a powerful tool for practitioners. **Black candles** are often associated with protection and grounding. They can be used to banish negativity or to protect oneself from negative energy or harm. They are also commonly used in divination and scrying rituals.
The plot is fairly standard detective stuff but with a very impressive cast of characters, brought vividly to life and full of the imperfections that make them all the more real. The fantasy elements are very much underplayed and it works really well, having that almost standard fiction but with a fantasy twist really gives the book an edge. I am not a big fan of the detective novel, although I have enjoyed a few in the past like Nekropolis and of course Dirk Gently but I really did bond with this book and although the pace is somewhat sedate, it's one of the books real strengths. It's like the difference between running and strolling, running gets you there really fast and is (allegedly) very good for you but a gentle walk in the country allows you to take in natures glorious vista and notice all the little details. Kelley Armstrong manages to weave an impressive back story to the town and it's people so much so you almost feel like one of the neighbours.
Savannah herself is a very likeable character - a confident and capable witch who is tempered by a very human vunerability and sensitivity, she doesn t try too hard or pretend to be someone she s not and doesn t need to masculinize herself in order to take charge of a situation. It s the eleventh novel in the Women of the Otherworld series that contain stories about both Savannah and her Witch mother Cabal Sorcerer father both now deceased.
They are also commonly used in divination and scrying rituals. **White candles** symbolize purity, spirituality, and divinity. They are often used in rituals to invoke higher guidance or divine intervention.
Waking the Witch
A #1 New York Times best-selling author, Kelley Armstrong is a shining star in the world of paranormal fiction. With Waking the Witch, she shows why critics rank her among "the big girls of the genre" (Kansas City Star). The orphaned daughter of a notorious dark witch and a sorcerer, Savannah Levine is a motorcycle-riding, spellcasting beauty at age 21. Recruited by a paranormal detective, Savannah longs to prove her worth. So when her adoptive parents go on vacation, she heads for a small town in Washington where two women have been murdered—and evil forces have clearly played a hand. But after a third body surfaces, Savannah wonders if she's truly prepared for the dangerous world around her. Armstrong is acclaimed for crafting engaging mysteries set within fully realized fantasy realms that are populated by every manner of supernatural being. Narrator Johanna Parker captures the author's unique world with a mesmerizing performance. "There is never a false line in Armstrong's writing." –Charlaine Harris
- Kelley Armstrong - Автор
- Johanna Parker - Рассказчик
Серия: Women of the Otherworld Издатель: Recorded Books, Inc. Издание: Unabridged
White candles can also represent the element of air and can be used in spells and rituals that involve communication and clarity. **Red candles** are associated with passion, love, and sexuality. They can be used to enhance feelings of love, desire, and attraction. Red candles are often used in love spells and rituals to bring about romantic relationships or to reignite passion in existing ones. **Pink candles** are similar to red candles but have a more gentle and nurturing energy. They represent love, harmony, and compassion. Pink candles can be used in spells and rituals that focus on self-love, healing relationships, and attracting friendship. **Orange candles** represent creativity, success, and abundance. They can be used to enhance motivation, stimulate creativity, and attract abundance and prosperity. Orange candles are also associated with the element of fire and can be used in spells and rituals that involve energy, strength, and courage. **Yellow candles** symbolize intellect, communication, and clarity of thought. They can be used to enhance mental clarity, improve communication skills, and stimulate logical thinking. Yellow candles are often used in spells and rituals that involve studying, problem-solving, and decision-making. **Green candles** are associated with growth, fertility, and abundance in the natural world. They can be used in spells and rituals that involve attracting financial prosperity, promoting physical and emotional healing, and enhancing personal growth. Green candles are also often used in earth-based rituals and in spells that involve nature magic. **Blue candles** symbolize peace, tranquility, and spiritual healing. They can be used to promote calmness, relaxation, and emotional balance. Blue candles are often used in spells and rituals that involve healing, meditation, and spiritual growth. **Purple candles** represent psychic abilities, intuition, and spiritual protection. They can be used to enhance psychic abilities, promote spiritual growth, and protect against negative energies. Purple candles are often used in spells and rituals that involve divination, psychic development, and connecting with higher realms. **Brown candles** symbolize stability, grounding, and the physical world. They can be used in spells and rituals that involve finding stability in life, grounding oneself, and attracting material abundance. Brown candles are often used in earth-based magic and rituals focused on the physical plane. **Gray candles** represent neutrality, balance, and harmony. They can be used in spells and rituals that involve meditation, balancing energies, and promoting harmony in relationships. Gray candles are also often used in rituals that involve protection and neutralizing negative energies. Understanding the hidden meanings of colored candles in witchcraft can empower practitioners to enhance their intentions and manifestations. By choosing the appropriate colored candle for a specific spell or ritual, witches can tap into the specific energies and vibrations associated with that color, amplifying their intentions and bringing about desired outcomes..
Reviews for "Journey through the Colors: A Guide to Understanding Colored Candles in Witchcraft"
- Jennifer - 2 stars - I was really excited to learn about the hidden meanings of colored candles in witchcraft, but this book just didn't deliver. The information was very basic and lacking in detail. I was hoping for something more in-depth and insightful, but unfortunately, this book fell short.
- Mark - 1 star - As someone interested in witchcraft and candle magic, I was disappointed by this book. The author didn't provide any new or unique information about the hidden meanings of colored candles. It felt like I was reading a summary of basic candle colors and their general associations that I could have found on any website or introductory book on witchcraft. I was hoping for a deeper exploration of color symbolism in candle magic, but this book didn't deliver on that front.