Candle magick is the practice of harnessing the power of fire through candles to manifest change in your life. Fire is a transformative element. The flame of a candle symbolizes your intent and desire, serving as a focal point for your energy and spells. Even if you’re not practicing magick, the simple act of watching a flickering flame can be mesmerizing, putting you at ease and creating a comforting atmosphere.
For witches, the candle’s flame represents the physical manifestation of a spell, offering a tangible representation of your intentions. By concentrating your energy on a candle and visualizing your goal, you can amplify your personal power and transform your desires into reality.
The Magick of Color
While scented candles can infuse your space with pleasant aromas, color magick involves tapping into the psychological effects of colors. Different shades can evoke particular emotions and influence how we perceive and feel about the world around us. Big brands strategically choose colors that best represent their identity because they know that color impacts mood and thought processes.
In magick, each color carries its own associations, which can be used to amplify your intentions. Adding a color that aligns with your spell’s purpose can enhance its power. It’s not necessary to incorporate color into every spell, but when used correctly, color can help channel your intentions with greater precision.
Different shades can evoke particular emotions and influence how we perceive and feel about the world around us.
Candle Colors and Their Associations
Every color has a unique energy that you can use in your magick. Here are the associations that are generally accepted, though it’s perfectly fine if your personal associations differ:
Red
- Attributes: Passion, vitality, strength, attraction, protection
- Elemental Correspondence: Fire
- Uses: Love spells, dispelling anger and hatred, boosting physical energy
Pink
- Attributes: Self-care, emotional healing, affection, friendship
- Uses: Self-love, nurturing relationships, cultivating warm affection
Orange
- Attributes: Energy, luck, ambition, action, optimism
- Uses: Career growth, justice, motivation, attracting success
Yellow
- Attributes: Creativity, wisdom, confidence, memory, inspiration
- Elemental Correspondence: Air
- Uses: Improving communication, boosting creativity, enhancing learning
Green
- Attributes: Prosperity, abundance, fertility, health, balance
- Elemental Correspondence: Earth
- Uses: Financial well-being, growth, herbalism, healing spells
Light Green
- Attributes: Ward off jealousy, dispel envy
- Uses: Springtime, improving relationships, fostering generosity
Blue
- Attributes: Peace, hope, calm, forgiveness, loyalty
- Elemental Correspondence: Water
- Uses: Healing, promoting harmony, enhancing spirituality
Light Blue
- Attributes: Comfort, harmony, children, banishing anger
- Uses: Soothing emotions, bringing peace to your environment
Purple
- Attributes: Psychic power, willpower, spiritual guidance
- Uses: Divination, strengthening intuition, inner strength
Lilac
- Attributes: Clairvoyance, divination, faerie magick
- Uses: Enhancing vision, connecting with other realms, faerie magick
Brown
- Attributes: Grounding, balance, intuition, locating lost items
- Uses: Promoting stability, encouraging friendships, improving focus
Gray
- Attributes: Binding, banishing, invisibility
- Uses: Protecting from negativity, glamour spells, creating boundaries
Black
- Attributes: Breaking hexes, reversing curses, repelling negativity
- Uses: Removing negative influences, shielding against harmful energy
White
- Attributes: Peace, calm, purity, hope
- Uses: Universal substitute for any other color, protection, cleansing
Silver
- Attributes: The Goddess, intuition, women, the moon
- Uses: Strengthening intuition, connecting with lunar energy
Gold
- Attributes: The God, wealth, success, fame
- Uses: Attracting prosperity, gaining recognition, boosting leadership skills
Preparing Your Candle with Oil
Many witches anoint their candles with essential oils to imbue them with additional power before lighting. By anointing a candle with oil, you’re dedicating it for a sacred purpose. However, it’s not a requirement, and if you find it difficult to obtain quality oils, don’t feel like you must have them for your spell to work.
Essential oils can be expensive, and cheap alternatives often contain diluting agents that can be harmful when burned. If you’d like to anoint your candles but don’t have high-quality essential oils on hand, olive oil can serve as a suitable substitute. Alternatively, you can add a drop or two of essential oil directly to the burn pool of the candle whenever you light it.
If you prefer the convenience of scented candles, these can also be used effectively in spellwork. Just ensure that the scent aligns with your intentions and goals.
Choosing the Right Candle
Magick isn’t about how much you spend on your supplies; it’s about channeling your intention. Choose a candle that aligns with your needs and budget. Here are some options to consider:
- Dinner Candles: These tall, elegant candles can add drama to your spellwork, especially when held by a suitable stand. They’re easy to find and relatively affordable.
- Votive Candles: Small but versatile, these can come in glass containers or stand on their own. They’re often inexpensive and easy to use.
- Tea Lights: Great for travel, tea lights are inexpensive and often come in bulk packs. White tea lights are versatile and can be used across various spells.
- Pillar Candles: Thick and sturdy, these long-burning candles can be a bit pricey but create a powerful aesthetic. Choose them if they resonate with your personal style.
Ultimately, the choice of candle type is up to you. Any candle can work for your spells, even the three-wick ones from your favorite store.
Final Thoughts
Candle magick harnesses the element of fire and the power of color to amplify your intentions and transform your desires into reality. Here are some key takeaways:
- Color magick enhances spells by adding harmonious energy to your intentions.
- Associations with color aren’t set in stone, so trust your intuition.
- Anointing your candle with oil is optional but can deepen your ritual.
- Any type of candle can work for spellwork—what matters is that it resonates with you.
Thank you for joining me in exploring candle magick, and may the flame of your intentions burn bright.
This post was originally published in 2020, and has since been updated to include new information.
