Candle Colors & Anointing

Candle Colors & Magickal Correspondences

Black

Grounding, wisdom, learning, protection, safety, reversing, uncrossing, unhexing, repelling black magick, shapeshifting, defense, scrying, pride, protection, repelling negativity, Binding, attracts Saturn energy; used in rituals to induce a deep meditational state; opens up the deeper levels of the unconscious

Red

Energy, strength, passion, courage, career goals, fast action, lust, Blood of the Moon, vibrancy, driving force, love, and survival, represents the South quarter element of fire

Magenta

A mix between red and violet. It has been known to energize rituals where fast action and upper levels of power and spiritual healing are needed. IE: Spiritual Healing or Exorcism.

Orange

Creativity, self-expression, intellectual matters, overcoming addiction, legal matters/justice, joy, business success, ambition, vitality, fun, action, opportunity, celebration

Green

Earth Mother, physical healing, abundance, fertility, Tree and Plant, Magic, growth, personal goals, and luck, represents the North quarter element of earth

Blue

Good Fortune, opening blocked communication, wisdom, protection, spiritual inspiration, calm, reassurance, creativity, and astral projection represents the West quarter element of water

Light Blue

Spirituality, tranquility, peace, and protection, radiate Aquarius energy

Brown

Elemental Earth Magick, House blessing, animal/pet magick, concentration, material goods, stability, locating lost objects, real estate, influencing friendships

Indigo

The psychic center helps to see the aura and psychic awareness. spiritual guidance, psychic ability, dignity, divination, meditation, ambition, overcoming depression

Gold

Masculine divinity, great fortune, abundance, prosperity, male energy, understanding, divination, solar/sun energy, positive attitude, happiness

Gray

Loneliness, removing negative influence, stability, developing psychic ability, removal of negative power, cancellation, stalemate, repelling destruction, and neutrality, symbolizes the Goddess and helps to attract her influence.

Lavender

Manifestation and selflessness, Spirituality, intuition, compassion, understanding, inspiration, attract spiritual assistance, are very calming.

Pink

Romantic Love, Planetary Good Will, healing of emotions, peace, affection, romance, caring, nurturing

Purple

Wisdom, success, confidences, influence, spiritual power, third eye, psychic power, contact with spirits, drive away evil, change luck, independence, hidden knowledge, and Amplify other energies.

Silver

Feminine divinity, stability, psychic awareness, intuition, dreams, astral energies, meditation, moon magick, and The Goddess, are good for rituals involving lunar energy

Violet

Spirituality, connection to higher self, Goddess, insight, clarity, unity, purity, cleansing, peace, balance, spirituality, healing, innocence, truth, consecration, balancing the aura, strength, success, idealism, psychic revelation; independence, to establish contact with the other, spiritual world; Enhances Neptune energy.

Yellow

The Sun, intelligence, accelerated learning, memory, logical imagination, travel, and flexibility, represent the South quarter element of fire

White

The Balance of all colors: can also be substituted for any other candle color, Spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, clairvoyance, The Goddess, peace, higher self, purity *When in doubt or in need, use White!

Colors for Healing Candles:

Light blue or green are both used for general healing or health. Remember that these are simply suggestions. If you do not have the color candle indicated use a light blue or green candle, or even a white candle.

Type of Problem-Color of Candle/Herbs

* Sexual Function-Red/Saw Palmetto for men, Black Cohosh for women

* Fertility Problems-Green/Dock, Hazel, Mustard, Raspberry

* Psychological-Violet/St. Johns Wort, Kava Kava, Hops

* Respiratory Tract-Yellow/Ephedra, Echinacea, Coltsfoot, Mullein

* Digestive System-Pink/Peppermint, Wintergreen, Fennel, Anise

* Nervous System-Orange/Ginkgo, Hops, Lavender, Valerian

* Bones or Teeth-White/Boneset, Comfrey, Arnica, Clov*e

* Urinary Tract-Blue/Saw Palmetto, Uva Ursi, Cubeb

* Muscles-Purple/Comfrey, Lavender/Marjoram, Marshmallow

* General Healing and Health Issues-Light Blue or Lavender/Galangal, Juniper, Nutmeg

Candle Colors and the Conditions they may Heal

Red – Anemia, leukemia, liver infections, neuralgia, and paralysis

Orange – Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, constipation, coughs, depression, epilepsy, and exhaustion

Yellow – Diabetes, heartburn, indigestion, menstrual cramps, constipation, and skin conditions

Green – Boils, cancer, colds, headaches, high blood pressure, kidney ailments, nervousness, and ulcers

Aqua – Burns, eye ailments, high blood pressure, hypersensitivity, infections, inflammations, nutritional disorders, and skin conditions

Blue – Burns, diarrhea, fever, headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, menstrual pain, rheumatism, skin rashes, sore throat, sunburn, ulcers, and minor wounds

Indigo – Asthma, deafness, dementia, depression, epilepsy, eye ailments, infections, mental and nervous disorders, Parkinson’s disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and upset stomach

Violet – Allergies, asthma, baldness, blood clots, colds, gout, mental disorders, sinus problems, sleep disorders, stress-related diseases, and tumors

Rose – Heart conditions, anxiety, constipation, depression, hearing loss, kidney problems

White – Stroke, insufficient breast milk, broken bones, calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, toothache

Anointing the Candles:

Candles are anointed with oil prior to magical use. The oil used may be a plain vegetable oil; almond, apricot kernel, or olive is recommended. You may wish to create a scented magical oil for anointing candles. Here are several recipes for appropriate blends:

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