Candle usage has surged to unprecedented levels in recent times. People from diverse backgrounds employ candles not only for relaxation, meditation, and aromatherapy but, crucially, to cultivate the serene and comforting ambiance that comes with being within one’s own sanctum. This unassuming yet deeply impactful instrument holds the potential for potent magic. Reflect for a second on how the glow of candlelight can metamorphose a dim space and imbue the air with the essence of enchanting radiance. In an instant, the prospect of transformation becomes unmistakably apparent.
Green: Symbolizing wealth, prosperity, growth, fortune, employment, gardening, youthfulness, attractiveness, and fertility.
Dark blue: Indicating change, adaptability, the subconscious, psychic abilities, emotional restoration.
Pink: Representing love, companionship, compassion, faithfulness, virtue, fondness.
Brown: Reflecting themes of home, animal wisdom, grounding, and physical recovery.
Black: With properties of dispelling, absorbing, expelling negativity, and aiding in severe healing.
Gold: Associated with solar magic, wealth, attraction, and connections to the astral realm.
Orange: Aligned with the law of attraction, success in legal matters, excitement, encouragement, and joy.
Light blue: Linked to patience, joy, triumph over despondency, serenity, profound insight, and empathy.
Red: Signifying strength, protection, sensuality, vitality, courage, powerful love, well-being, and influence.
White: Standing for purification, peace, shielding from negativity, truthfulness, unity, calmness, purity, and happiness.
Purple: Symbolic of feminine strength, stress relief, ambition, healing from the past, goddess energy, and business triumph.
Gray: Representing neutrality, standstills, and annulment.
Yellow: Indicating mental prowess, intelligence, clear thinking, learning, self-confidence, abundance, wisdom, divination, and charisma.
Every candle embodies the four elements:
Air: Oxygen feeds and animates the candle’s flame. Earth: Solid wax shapes the candle’s form. Water: Melting wax symbolizes the fluid elemental state. Fire: The flame ignites and burns.
Steps to Empower a Candle:
Charging a candle involves infusing it with magical intention. A charged candle fills your personal space with purpose and extends it to encompass the four elements and the celestial realm. Ritual candles are selected based on their color correspondences, then carved, dressed, or anointed with oils chosen for their specific energies.
Once your intent is clear, cleanse your candles by passing them through purifying sage smoke or incense. Enhance the charge by carving a symbol into the wax using a ritual knife warmed over a match flame. Engraving the appropriate magical words charges the candle with energy and the intent of your spell. Successful examples include “Healing for my hospitalized friend; she’ll recover with renewed health” or “May I secure the raise I seek and more” or “Welcoming new love this upcoming season, blessed be.”
Afterward, “dress” the candle with a particular oil. Essential oils harness power from plants and flowers. You can anoint your crown or third eye for heightened mental clarity. This amplifies energy by combining essential oils’ inherent power with the candle and yourself.
Essential oils are potent extracts from plants, diluted in neutral oils. Opt for natural oils over synthetic perfume oils for genuine energy. Handle them with care and avoid contact with your eyes. Using gloves and droppers can protect both tools and materials. Avoid essential oils in early pregnancy and consult an aromatherapist later on. Local metaphysical shops might have knowledgeable herbalists. Refer to the following concise oil guide for more details.
