Witch candles have been used for centuries in various spiritual and magical practices. These candles hold significant meanings and symbolism, depending on the color and intention behind their use. Black candles represent protection, banishing negative energy, and breaking hexes or curses. They are commonly used in rituals for removing obstacles, grounding, and strength. Black candles are often associated with the element of fire and are believed to enhance one's own personal power and intuition. White candles symbolize purity, peace, and spirituality.
If you’re shopping for a candle, Cassell suggests spending some time considering your plans in advance. “Start by thinking about what you want to draw in, and then go candle shopping with an open mind, allowing your intuition to guide you to what you need in that moment,” she says.
Tying a coloured ribbon around the base of the candle jar or writing your wish on a corresponding coloured paper and safety burning, can help bring in the energies of the colour you are wishing to draw in. Lydia Adrian Marie, a writer and witch in Providence, Rhode Island, says, I primarily use candles to either set off an intention or to raise a kind of energy I need.
White candles symbolize purity, peace, and spirituality. They are commonly used in rituals for divination, healing, and purification. White candles are associated with the element of air and can help enhance clarity, meditation, and spiritual growth.
A Beginner's Guide To Candle Magic
If you’re curious about incorporating witchcraft into your spiritual practice, candle magic (or magick, a term that some who practice prefer to use) is a good introduction because it's so simple and inexpensive. All you need is a candle, something to light it with, and an intention.
“Candle magick is a kind of alchemy, where all elements are represented — fire of the flame, air to feed it, melted wax for water, and solid wax for earth,” explains Holly Cassell, who runs the blog Witch Cake. “Beyond those basic elements, you can then incorporate whatever colors, herbs, oils, crystals and other candle dressings you want that best serve your desired result. You can do candle magick with any type of candle, as long as your intention is there.”
Advertisement ADVERTISEMENTCandle magick can be tailored to your preferences. “Everyone practices differently, and that is as it should be, so take as much technique inspiration from as many sources as you want to, but do it your own way,” Cassell says. “You could start by simply placing your candle in a cleansed, sacred space, and returning to it at roughly the same time each night to meditate on your desire until the candle is complete, or for a certain number of nights. Keep an eye on the flame and observe how it behaves."
There's one important thing to remember: "Remember not to blow your candle out unless you want to blow away your intention! Snuff it out with a tool or your fingers instead, if it can't be left to burn out."
Lydia Adrian Marie, a writer and witch in Providence, Rhode Island, says, “I primarily use candles to either set off an intention or to raise a kind of energy I need. When I'm studying, or trying to solve a problem, sometimes I'll put cinnamon in the candle that's yellow or blue." (Cinnamon is often used for purification and protection; yellow candles are used for focus and intellect; and blue candles are used for meditation and understanding.)
You can buy a candle designed for ritual use for just a few dollars, she says. "At witch shops, they sell these little chime candles [for rituals] in a rainbow of colors for usually very cheap. So it's really easy and quick to just get a candle, tell it what it's for, add any other ingredients, state your intention and light it. It's literally some of the quickest and easiest magic, and also the flame burns as its own entity, so to me it's kind of self-sustaining. You don't have to keep putting your own energy into it, you just have to start it and it goes by itself."
Advertisement ADVERTISEMENTMarie adds, “You can also layer on other meanings by carving symbols, runes, or sigils into candles or putting oils on them. Magick is all about combining symbolic meanings of things and it makes much more sense while you're doing it.”
If you’re shopping for a candle, Cassell suggests spending some time considering your plans in advance. “Start by thinking about what you want to draw in, and then go candle shopping with an open mind, allowing your intuition to guide you to what you need in that moment,” she says.
You should consider all aspects of the candle. “Really think about your desire and how you can best represent that in a candle. What scent should it have, if any? How long should it burn for? What shape should it be?” she says. “Go for soy and other plant wax candles if you can — they are more environmentally-friendly and the wax doesn't burn very hot, so if you spill some on yourself, no harm will be done. If you want to buy ‘fixed’ or spell candles with an intention already set, buy them from a real witch or apothecary that really knows their stuff.”
You can expect to see results soon. “Candle magick is fast-working and intense, so be sure that what you're asking for is something you really want and are ready for!” Cassell says.
Red candles are associated with passion, love, courage, and strength. They are often used in rituals for love spells, attraction, and energy work. Red candles are associated with the element of fire and are believed to increase passion, sexuality, and motivation. Green candles represent money, abundance, fertility, and growth. They are commonly used in rituals for financial success, career advancements, and healing. Green candles are associated with the element of earth and are believed to attract prosperity, luck, and harmony. Yellow candles symbolize energy, creativity, intellect, and communication. They are often used in rituals for mental clarity, inspiration, and manifestation. Yellow candles are associated with the element of air and are believed to stimulate mental activity, enhance focus, and improve communication skills. Blue candles represent peace, tranquility, healing, and protection. They are commonly used in rituals for emotional healing, stress relief, and spiritual guidance. Blue candles are associated with the element of water and are believed to promote peace, relaxation, and intuition. Purple candles symbolize spirituality, psychic abilities, and spiritual protection. They are often used in rituals for spiritual awareness, meditation, and dream work. Purple candles are associated with the element of spirit and are believed to enhance intuition, spiritual connection, and psychic abilities. Orange candles represent success, creativity, inspiration, and joy. They are commonly used in rituals for motivation, career advancements, and creativity. Orange candles are associated with the elements of fire and air and are believed to bring about positive energy, confidence, and happiness. Pink candles symbolize love, friendship, and emotional healing. They are often used in rituals for attracting love, strengthening relationships, and self-love. Pink candles are associated with the element of water and can help bring about emotional healing, compassion, and forgiveness. The meanings and symbolism behind witch candles can vary depending on personal beliefs and intentions. It is important to research and understand the specific meanings associated with each color before incorporating them into rituals or magical practices..
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