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101: Total Baby
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Since ancient times, candles have been used as a sacred

element in countless rituals and ceremonies across continents
and cultures. Read on to explore how candles are used in spells
of Magic, their signi cance, symbolism in Witchcraft and Wicca,
and nd a Candle Color Chart to guide you on your witchy
works.
On this lesson, you will nd:
Introduction
Candle Magic 101

1. Setting a Goal
2. Choosing a Candle
3. Preparing your Altar
4. Dressing your Candle
Try These Spells with Candles 💫
Color Chart for Candle Spells 💫
FAQ about Candle Spells

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Introduction
You have probably been a part of many candle rituals by now.
Ever made a wish before blowing the candles on your birthday
cake? Ancient Greeks started the tradition¹ of decorating cakes
with lit candles in honor of the Goddess Artemis. A round pie
was meant to symbolize the moon, and the candles were the
light radiating from it. This act was a sacred one, and still
remains to be. Every year we gather with our friends and family
to evoke Magic, strength and hope.
Since their earliest origins, candles have been used for

ceremonial and religious practices that go from prayer to
healing and transformation. The spiritual signi cance of the
candle ame is well known.
Candles are used by almost every Witch, no matter what their

belief system or Magical tradition (Wiccan, Hoodoo, Yoruba, or
any other). While not everyone likes candles, you will soon
realize why their use is so widely spread. Candles symbolize light
and the Spirit being brought to life through the Element Fire,
burning in the hearth, a symbol of home.
Candle Magic 101

1. Setting a Goal
Before lighting a candle or casting any candle spells, you should

be aware of the reasons why you will be doing this ritual. That is,
establish an intention for your spellwork. Candle Magic can be
used as a way to protect yourself and others, as an aid to achieve
a desired goal, to help with your meditation or simply to ask for
guidance in your daily life.
If you are petitioning for something, the candle alone is not

going to do the work. Everything depends on what you ask for
and how you do it.
Total Beginner? Read this Lesson now: How to

Cast Spells When You’re New and Unsure
Clearly de ne whether this magical work is intended for yourself

or for another person. If it is for another person, it is essential to
rst get their permission. Otherwise, you might be working
against their free will, breaking one of the most basic Rules
Every Witch Should Know.
2. Choosing a Candle
Types of candles for spellcasting
Choose the candle that best ts your need depending on the

wish or the intention of your spell. Because colors have powerful
effects on behavior, each color has a symbolism attached to it.
There’s a Complete Candle Color Guide below. If you don’t have
a candle of a certain color, you can always use a white one.
You can use taper candles, table candles and even tealight
candles for your spells. Keep in mind that the size of the candle
will affect the duration of your ritual.
Although some people use square-shaped, pyramidal or

engraved candles, I can assure you that regular candles are as
effective as any other type of candle, regardless of their
manufacturing or external appearance.
Candles, however, need to be charged with a speci c intention.

For this, you can carve your petition/goal on it, or you can anoint
the candle so it will embody your intention. See step 4 (Dressing
your candle).
3. Preparing your Altar

You will need a place to practice your Candle Magic. It could be
any room in your home where you can be alone and carry out all
your spellworks without interruptions. Find a private and quiet
place and set up your altar. This will be your sacred space.
Read this previous lesson to Learn How to Set

up an Altar at Home
4. Dressing your Candle
Candles can be puri ed and consecrated before their use in a

ritual for any Magical purpose. By anointing the candles we are
charging them with our intentions and willpower. This is also
done to eliminate all residual energies from any person who
handled the candles before you bought them.
Do I always have to dress my candles before a spell? No. This is

a personal decision and a way to add intent and power to your
spell. If you don’t have any oils to dress your candle, you can cast
the spell without doing this step, or simply state your intention
while holding the candle.
How to dress a candle
1. Choose a suitable oil. This will depend on what kind of ritual

you are going to do and what your intentions are.
2. Hold the candle with one hand and wet your other hand’s
index and middle ngers with the oil.
3. Rub the oil all over the candle without touching the
wick. You can start from the bottom and work your way up or
start from the top and go down. Note: There are as many
opinions on this matter as there are Witches on earth. A
common practice is to rub your ngers from the top down to
attract something, or to rub them from the bottom up to
banish or repel something.
4. As you are rubbing the oil, visualize your wish and how it’s
going to manifest. Spend a minute or two focusing on this.
5. Cast your Spell
You are now ready to add any ritual acts that will be part of your
spell. What follows are just a few examples of spells with candles
you can cast at home. You will nd many more spell recipes
browsing our Spell Collections or the Library of Spells. Scroll
further down on this page to nd frequently asked questions
and extra tips about working with Candle Magic.
Try These Spells with Candles 💫

‘Bad Luck Go Away’: Candle Spell to Remove a
Curse
Bad Luck Go Away: Candle Spell for Curse Removal
‘Riches Pledge’: A Simple Money Spell with a Green

Candle
Simple Money Spell with Green Candle
‘Fire Flowers’: A Wiccan Spell to Open Roads to Love
▶Fire Flowers Wiccan Love Spell with Candle
‘Magic Armor’: Wiccan Spell for Good Luck with an

Onion
Magic Armor: Good Luck Onion Protection Spell
‘Rekindle Me’: Red Candle Spell for Lust & Passion
Rekindle Me: Red Candle Passion Spell
Easy Money Visualization with a Green Candle
7 day Green Candle Money Spell
New to the Practice? Try any of these 8 Super

Easy Spells for Beginner Witches that WORK!
Color Chart for Candle Spells 💫

White Candle
Black Candle
Red candle
Pink candle
Yellow candle
Blue candle
Green Candle
Purple Candle
Orange Candle
Brown Candle
Light Blue Candle
Golden Candle
Use this guide to help you choose a candle for your spell. For
each candle we have included an overview of the meaning of
colors in Magic. Keep in mind that these are just general
associatons meant to guide you as you learn. To make your
spells unique, you will need to create your own associatons.
Ideally, each color should have a personal connection that talks
to you on a much deeper level that a simple color chart could
ever do.
White Candles
White candles can be used for any type of ritual, meditation, or

spellcasting work. Light a white candle every day to bring
clarity and clear up energies. They can be used as a substitute
for any other color, and are generally used for healing, lighting
paths, and for extra protection. White candles symbolize positive
energy, purity, and goodwill.
Click Here to Find Spells with White Candles
White Candle Cleansing Meditation
Black Candles
If you associate black with darkness, or the absence of light, you

could make the mistake of thinking that black candles are evil.
This is not accurate. Black candles are powerful and protective. If
you treat them with respect, they will always work in your favor.
During a spell or ritual, a black candle can be placed next to

another candle of any color to dissolve negative energies. They
are typically used by those who feel the need for some extra
protection. It is said that black candles can absorb hostility,
unfriendliness, curses, negative spells and other dark energies
around us.
Red Candles
Red has a very powerful and lively energy in candle Magic. It is

used for strength, emotional and sexual stimulation, vitality,
and passionate love. A red candle will bring vigor and sexual
energy to an existing relationship.
Red candles have many other uses and are also commonly
associated to protection, re, fertility, quick action, power, lust,
blood, physical attraction and passion, courage, energy,
attraction, magnetism, desire, action, physical strength, and
willpower.
A red candle is ideal for when you need a push starting a new
project, or igniting a ery love. This color connects you with your
desires and everything related to new beginnings.
Red Candle Release Meditation
Pink Candles
Pink candles are the candles of romantic and tender love. Many
people wrongly assume that the red candle is best for love spells
but the truth is that pink candles are the most powerful when
we want a long-lasting relationship or to reinforce a friendship.
Light a pink candle to ask for the return of a lost love, or a new
love, to relief depression when in need of self-love, and when
casting spells related to friendship, honor and moral. This color
will help you connect with your most sensitive and receptive
side, harmonizing bonds of friendship and love.
Pink Candle Unconditional Love Meditation
Yellow Candles
Yellow candles are used for spells and works related to

creativity, imagination, communication, mental strength,
knowledge, and intellect.
A yellow candle will help strengthen your focus and powers of

visualization during a ritual of Magic. This color is used to
stimulate mental clarity and knowledge but can also bring joy,
prosperity and the power to connect with our identity. It’s great
for requests of creativity, materialization and trust.
Light a yellow candle if you want to be more open during a

ritual, mentally as well as spiritually or socially. Yellow also
represents attraction, charm, con dence and persuasion.
Yellow Candle Strength Meditation
Blue Candles
Blue means, above all, serenity, peace and tranquility. People

who seek to connect with their spirituality light these candles
because it brings them harmony.
Blue is a very spiritual color that is used to search for inner

peace; It confers truth and guidance. Other uses include
physical and spiritual healing, sleep, creativity, perception, calm
wisdom, dreams, and the examination of emotions.
Some authors say that it represents the Divine Mother or the

Goddess. Wear blue for creative expression, understanding and
patience. Light a blue candle before an important exam, to
meditate, to avoid nightmares, or to activate your intellectual
plane.
Blue Candle Balance Meditation
Green Candles
Green is the color of growth. It is related to health, fertility,

abundance, money, home, harmony, and luck.
A green candle usually represents the direction North, the

element Earth, and the Magic of Nature. In addition, the color
green encourages us to improve ourselves in personal projects

such as studies, work and self-growth. Use green candles to cast
spells that promote health, nances, good luck, fertility, or any
personal goal that requires development and renewal.
You can also work with green candles in requests for the healing
of body and soul, invoking the healing energies of Nature.
Green Candle Grounding Meditation
Purple Candles
Purple is considered a very esoteric color. It symbolizes spiritual

development, psychic powers, and expanded consciousness.
Light a purple candle to meditate, for introspection or even

profound transformation. It will stimulate idealism and psychic
manifestations, and help you make contact with the spiritual
world. Purple also increases ambition, enthusiasm, desire and
power.
Other types of rituals that use purple candles are invocations

and request for change. If you need to perform a deep cleanse,
transform a very important aspect of your life, or even ask for a

miracle, a purple candle is your best ally.
Purple Candle Guidance Meditation
Orange Candles
This is a warm and stimulating color. Orange candles are

frequently used in spells for courage, stimulation and attraction.
They promote positive thinking, justice, courage, and change.
Orange represents the building of energy and enthusiasm. It

can attract success, prosperity, and emotional healing. It will
also activate your sacral chakra, enabling healthy relationships,
attracting friends, self-respect, courage, and ambition.
Light an orange candle during your ritual to act as an element of

balance. It can also promote mental agility, energy, success, and
endurance.
Brown Candles
Brown candles can symbolize a connection to Earth, but as a

more material approach. This color relates to stability, security,
and balance. It can be used to aid your rituals for material gain,
tenacity and commitment. Brown eliminates indecision,
encourages concentration and promotes learning.
Light a brown candle for the protection of pets. Very light brown
or beige candles can also be used to bring neutrality, balance
and safety to your spellcasting.
Light Blue Candles
Light blue is closely related to blue, and it is also used in rituals

to increase peace, tranquility, patience and calmness. It radiates
Aquarian energy and can be used in devotional or inspirational
meditations.
If you want to reinforce a union or a family relationship, light a

blue candle.
Golden Candles
Gold represents the dominant aspect of the Divinity. This color is

used in candle burning rituals that have to do with protection,
success, masculinity, joy, luck, divination or victory.
Light a golden candle during a spell in which you want to work

with masculine energies, attract personal recognition from the
outside world bringing prosperity, success, and abundance.
In Summary
Color Chart Guide for Spells – Spells8
FAQ about Candle Spells
Can I blow out the candles?
Blowing a candle symbolizes the end of the ritual or spell. If

you are not going to light the candle again, then you can blow
the candle and terminate your ritual. However, if the ritual is
going to continue the next day or at another time, it is better to
blow out the candle with a wet nger or use a candle snuffer,
symbolizing that even though the candle is out, the ritual is still
going on.
If you have blown a candle when you shouldn’t have, don’t

worry. This is not so important, it’s mostly superstition. If you
really believe that blowing the candle will cancel your spell, then
probably your mind and intentions are not fully aligned. There
should be no trace of doubt that your spell will work in your
mind. This way it will work no matter what.
How long do you leave the candles burning?

There are spells that clearly indicate to let the candle extinguish
itself. This could be an issue for many Witches since it can take
up to 2 hours for a candle to burn all the way and because it’s
not safe to leave candles burning without supervision. Do not
leave the room if the candle is still lit!
Instead, you have a few options:
1. Plan ahead. Find smaller candles and take the necessary

time to let the candle burn all the way. Use this time for
meditation, self-improvement and as a small sacri ce or a
time-out from other things in your life.
2. Modify your rituals and spells so they are shorter. Instead
of waiting for the candle to burn all the way, nish your ritual
when you feel con dent to do so (for instance, clap your hands
or ring a bell to indicate sending the energies on its way), then
blow out the candle, cut off the parts that you used or carved,
and throw it away or bury it.
3. If you are a beginner, start with tealight candles, which are
a lot smaller and burn faster. They will make your rst spells
feel easier and quicker.
Don’t be afraid to experiment. It might take a while, but

eventually you will nd the best candles that t your purposes
and you will learn how to carve them to make them burn faster.
Can I re-use the candles in my spells?

As mentioned before, some spells require you to light the same
candles over the course of several days. If that’s the case, you
should certainly re-use them. For one-time spells, if the candle is
a central part of the spell, do not use that candle again because
it’s now charged with the intention of that speci c spell and re-
using it may override and cancel the effect.
If you are using candles for a routine meditation or a simple

cleanse without any directed intentions, then you can de nitely
re-use that candle the next time.
How to dispose of candles after a spell?
Studies have shown that beeswax, paraf n and vegetable-based

waxes are biodegradable ². The vast majority of candles today
are made primarily from these waxes. According to your
tradition, you will either bury the leftovers on soil, such as in your
backyard, a churchyard, or you can throw them in your compost.
Many people prefer to keep it simple and throw the remains in
the trash since they will go to a land ll and be buried anyway.
When doing this, remember that it’s still part of the ritual and a
sacred act, so you could say a prayer as you do it, or just give
thanks to the Elements for their help.
If you were casting a banishing spell or any kind of work to get

rid of something, it’s a good idea to take the materials you used
somewhere outside your home, such as a churchyard or a
crossroad and bury them there. Some traditions and rituals
require to dispose of the remains of a spell in a running body of
water. You can so this by going to a stream, river or the sea.
Make sure you are using biodegradable materials before doing
this.
Still have questions? Read our Spellcasting

FAQs to learn more.
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Digest
2. Candle Composition | National Candle Association
Next: 5 Clear Signs the Spell You Cast is

Working
📓 In this lesson, you will learn the following,

and more:
 What to Expect from Spells
 5 Signs a Spell Is Working

 1. Changes in your Mood
 2. Signs and Omens from Nature
 3. Messages in your Dreams
 4. Coincidences
 5. Real-Life Interactions
 Extra Tips for After Casting a Spell
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8/9/2019 Candle Magic 101: Total Baby Witch Guide | Spells8

Since ancient times, candles have been used as a sacred

On this lesson, you will nd:

Candle Magic 101

3. Preparing your Altar

4. Dressing your Candle

Try These Spells with Candles 💫

Color Chart for Candle Spells 💫

FAQ about Candle Spells

Since their earliest origins, candles have been used for

Candles are used by almost every Witch, no matter what their

Candle Magic 101

Before lighting a candle or casting any candle spells, you should

If you are petitioning for something, the candle alone is not

Total Beginner? Read this Lesson now: How to

Clearly de ne whether this magical work is intended for yourself

Types of candles for spellcasting

Choose the candle that best ts your need depending on the

Although some people use square-shaped, pyramidal or

Candles, however, need to be charged with a speci c intention.

3. Preparing your Altar

Read this previous lesson to Learn How to Set

4. Dressing your Candle

Candles can be puri ed and consecrated before their use in a

Do I always have to dress my candles before a spell? No. This is

How to dress a candle

1. Choose a suitable oil. This will depend on what kind of ritual

5. Cast your Spell

Try These Spells with Candles 💫

Bad Luck Go Away: Candle Spell for Curse Removal

‘Riches Pledge’: A Simple Money Spell with a Green

Simple Money Spell with Green Candle

‘Fire Flowers’: A Wiccan Spell to Open Roads to Love

▶Fire Flowers Wiccan Love Spell with Candle

‘Magic Armor’: Wiccan Spell for Good Luck with an

Magic Armor: Good Luck Onion Protection Spell

‘Rekindle Me’: Red Candle Spell for Lust & Passion

Rekindle Me: Red Candle Passion Spell

Easy Money Visualization with a Green Candle

7 day Green Candle Money Spell

New to the Practice? Try any of these 8 Super

Color Chart for Candle Spells 💫

Light Blue Candle

White candles can be used for any type of ritual, meditation, or

Click Here to Find Spells with White Candles

White Candle Cleansing Meditation

If you associate black with darkness, or the absence of light, you

During a spell or ritual, a black candle can be placed next to

Red has a very powerful and lively energy in candle Magic. It is

Red Candle Release Meditation

Pink Candle Unconditional Love Meditation

Yellow candles are used for spells and works related to

A yellow candle will help strengthen your focus and powers of

Light a yellow candle if you want to be more open during a

Yellow Candle Strength Meditation

Blue means, above all, serenity, peace and tranquility. People

Blue is a very spiritual color that is used to search for inner

Some authors say that it represents the Divine Mother or the

Blue Candle Balance Meditation