THE GODDESS AND MAGICK
Candles in Magick
Since the earliest times candles have been used in religious ceremonies. They represent the power of light out of the darkness. It is knowledge and spiritual illumination. Ancient people used fire to symbolize the life force within each of us. Witches frequently use candles to represent the Elements in ritual. They are also used to focus the thought during meditation and create a special atmosphere. Some Witches carve special patterns or runic symbols on their candles.
Use fresh candles that are not cracked for each spell. Let the candles burn down. Do not leave the candles unattended. Place the candles that are burning in a safe place, away from drafts, or where they will not fall. It is considered preferable to light your candles with matches and not a lighter.
Candle magick uses the techniques of meditation and visualization. These are combined with the use of sympathetic magick. Sympathetic magick is a way of using symbols to make a model of what you want to manifest. In this orm of magick the candles are representative of what you are trying to achieve, such as protection, money and love.
Types of Candles used in Rituals
Altar Candles
These are two white candles that are placed at the two far corners of the altar. These candles are always lit before any others. If your altar is small and space is at a premium, these candles may be omitted.
Goddess and God Candles
A white, silver or green candle may be chosen to represent the Goddess. Chose a red, yellow or gold candle to represent the God.
Offeratory Candles
These are the working candles. Their color depends on the spell to be performed.
Candle Colors and their Affinities in Spellwork
Light, like all things, vibrates. Every color vibrates at a different speed. The different vibrations of various colors can be used by our brains in the rituals we perform for healing, meditations, magick, or any thing we wish. This is called practical or magick because we are using an Element, this time Light.
Each color represents a principle or value. Different colors represent different energies for different people. Here are some commonly used color affinities:
MEANINGS OF THE CANDLE COLORS
Red - Energy, Strength, Passion, Courage, Element of Fire, Career Goals, Fast Action, Lust, Blood of the Moon, Vibrancy, Driving Force, Love, Survival, energy and strength, Mars
Orange - Business Goals, Property Deals, Ambition, Career Goals, General Success, Justice, Legal Matters, Selling, Action
Orange is a colour of joy and enthusiasm. It influences friendship, adaptability, attraction and stimulation.
Copper - Passion, Money Goals, Professional Growth, Fertility in Business, Career Maneuvers, Venus
Gold - Wealth, The God, Promote Winning, Safety and Power of the Male, universal brotherhood, success, Happiness, Playful Humor, the Sun
Yellow - The Sun, Intelligence, Accelerated Learning, Memory, Logical Imagination, Breaking Mental Blocks, Selling Yourself, elemental air, creativity, attraction and cheerfulness, Mercury
Pink - Romantic Love, Planetary Good Will, Healing of Emotions, Peace, Service, Affection, Romance, Partnerships of Emotional Maturity, Caring, Nurturing, gentleness and spiritual awakening
Green - Earth Mother, Physical Healing, Monetary Success, balance and Abundance, Fertility, Tree and Plant Magick, Growth, Element of Earth, Personal Goals, cooperation and generosity.
Blue - Good Fortune, Opening Blocked Communication, Wisdom, Protection, Spiritual Inspiration, Calm, Reassurance, Gently Moving, Element of Water, Creativity, truth and inspiration, loyalty, serenity and tranquility, Neptune
Purple - Influencing People in High Places, Third Eye, Psychic
Ability, Spiritual Power, Self Assurance, ambition, Sovereignty and royalty, Hidden Knowledge, dignity, idealism, wisdom and spirit contact, Jupiter
Silver - the color of stability and neutrality. Aids in the development of psychic abilities including Telepathy, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Psychometry, Intuition, Dreams, Astral Energies, Female Power, Communication, The Goddess, the Moon
Brown - Influence Friendships, Special Favors
Black - black is the negation of all color. Used for protection and for absorbing Negative energy, loss and confusion. Also used in Binding spells, Saturn
White - Spirituality, The Goddess, Peace, Higher Self, Purity, truth, sincerity and spirituality. White may also be substituted for any other color, the Moon