Candle Magic Correspondences & Preparation (Patreon)

Here is a list of many colors and their meanings for you to use in candle magic. Learn how to prep & cleanse yourself along with dressing candles for spell work. Do you have any candle magic tips or spells you’d like to share?

Candle Color Correspondences

Candles of different colors are used in magic to represent different things. They can be one of the most effective tools used for spells, meditation, rituals, and other ceremonies. Below is a list of individual candle colors and the meanings and uses traditionally associated with that color:

White:

The Goddess, Higher Self, Purity, Peace, Virginity, Substitute for any other color

Black:

Binding, Shapeshifting, Protection, Banishing, Repels Negativity

Brown:

Special Favors, To Influence Friendships, Grounding

Silver:

The Goddess, Astral Energy, Female Energy, Telepathy, Clairvoyance, Intuition, Dreams

Purple:

Third Eye, Psychic Ability, Hidden Knowledge, To Influence People in High Places, Spiritual Power

Blue:

Water, Wisdom, Protection, Calm, Good Fortune, Communication, Spiritual Inspiration

Green:

Earth, Physical Healing,Money

Mother Earth, Tree & Plant Magic, Growth, Personal Goals

Pink:

Affection, Romance, Caring, Nurturing, Planetary Good Will

Red:

Fire, Passion, Strength, Fast Action, Career Goals, Lust, Driving Force, Survival, Blood of the Moon

Orange:

General Success, Property Deals, Legal Matters, Justice, Selling Possessions

Copper:

Professional Growth, Business Fertility, Career Maneuvers, Passion, Money Goals

Gold:

The God, Promote Winning, Male Power, Happiness

Yellow:

Air, Intelligence, The Sun, Memory, Logical Imagination, To Accelerate Learning, To Break Mental Blocks

Your Altar:

You may use anything that has a flat top. I use an old trunk with a piece of plywood on it. As for a cover I use white because of it’s a multipurpose color. Some magic and spells specify a color which should be used. Again, be creative. Keep in mind that candle magic is usually done in condensed areas so keep things as simplistic as you can, especially your candlesticks and censors.

Incense:

There are some who believe that incense is unimportant in candle magic. I cannot imagine performing candle magick without the incense. The type that you use may be specified in a specific spell, if that is the case by all means use that. Generally, I use three kings incense as well as vervain. Vervain gives the spell working a little umph. But then again nothing is set in stone. Be creative.

Incense symbolizes Air. As the smoke rises, our thoughts are carried up into the universe.

Preparing of the Practitioner:

Prior to your spell working prepare yourself a nice relaxing bath. Add a hand full of sea salt to get your charges set where they need to be. Light a few candles, turn off the light and relax. Clear your mind of the junk you have picked up through out the day. Visualize the water washing all the negativity away from you. It is very important that your mind be at ease and clear prior to any spell working.

Types of Candles:

Any type of candle can be used for candle magic as long as it has been cleansed and consecrated prior to use. Although beeswax candles are higher in price than store bought candles, they are more powerful because they are produced from nature. As with any other tool, the candle made by the practitioner for a specific purpose captures the energy of the practitioner. Many experienced Witches will use only candles they have crafted themselves because of this.

Cleansing & Consecrating:

This is a very important step and should not be omitted. Cleansing removes all the negative energies that the candle has picked up along the way. As with all supplies you want your candles to to be as free of psychic debris as possible. Submerge the candle in sea salt and the ask The Lord and lady to bless it. I could give you the phrasing but I think it is better when it comes from your own heart.

Dressing Candles:

Dressing the candle with oil is as important as any other step. Use whatever oil you prefer or what a specific spell asks you to use. Personally, I use lotus a lot... but again that is my preference. what is important is the direction you dress the candle. To bring something to you, rub oil on the candle in a downward motion from the top to the middle and then from the bottom to the middle.

To send something away from you...you rub the oil from the middle of the candle out to the ends. Never make a back and forth motion as this defeats the purpose. Dab the remaining oil from your fingers onto your third eye and on your breast bone. Then say the following:

 “I cleanse and consecrate this candle in the name of the Lord and the Lady. May it burn with strength in the service of the light.”

Then state your intent or the purpose of the candle.

Inscribing:

If you inscribe a candle you should use your Athame. The same principle as dressing the candle is used.

To draw something to you, write from the top to the middle, and then from the bottom to the middle.

To repel things, write from the middle to the ends.

Sources:

https://wicca.com/candles/preparation.html

https://wicca.com/candles/correspondences.html