Tuesday 2 September 2008

Candles

Candles Image
Candles have been used for more natural lighting in ritual work as well as focal points and concentration aids for centuries. Each different color has a different meaning for both internal and external uses. Here are a list of uses put together by Charles Butler.

Outer Works Inner Works
RED:ENERGY RED:COURAGE
ORANGE:GENEROSITY ORANGE:PLENTY
YELLOW:THE UNKNOWN YELLOW:CENTERING
GREEN:PROSPERITY GREEN:HEALING
BLUE:LOVE BLUE:EMOTIONS
PURPLE:INSPIRATION PURPLE:SPIRIT
PINK:REVELATION PINK:JOY
BURGUNDY:PASSION BURGUNDY:REKINDLING
BLACK:COMFORT BLACK:AUTHORITY
WHITE:VISION WHITE:PROTECTION

Through out history people have used candles in spells and worship, in all religions. Today candles are still used. Take a look at the altar of any Christian denomination. They use candles too! In fact the use of candles in a Christian church comes from their use in Pagan services, whether it be in ceremonies, rituals or spells. Very often someone will burn a candle simply because they find it soothing. No matter why you are interested in using candles, below is a table of very interesting information about candles and the colors of candles.

Candles Are Used For:


Religious services of all kinds.
Observing religious holidays.
Romance, like candlelight dinners.
Relaxation and stress relief.
Casting spells.

Many people say that candles lit in ones home pleases the fire elementals and brings good fortune to the aura of the house. Candle burning is one of most simple forms of magic. It can be performed most anywhere and candles are really easy to purchase. The basic principles are to concentrate, visualize and focusing (willpower) on the candle as a symbol. Candle magic can be used for overcoming bad habits, attracting things, settling disturbing atmospheres, protection, regaining health, developing psychic powers, etc...

Color is very important in candle magic


Gold~ attracts positive influences and it's connected with justice and career matters.
Pink~ is associated with romantic love, affection and friendship.
White ~represents purity, spirituality and peace. In some cultures it is the color of death and mourning,protection.
Red~ symbolizes health, energy, strength, sexual virility, courage and the masculine principle in Nature.
Yellow ~is the color of the intellect, the powers of the creative imagination, memory, communication and mental agility.
Green ~equals abundance, fertility, good luck and harmony.
Blue ~is the color of healing, truth, inspiration, higher wisdom, occult power and psychic protection, understanding, good health and the feminine principle in Nature.
Black ~Absorption and destruction of negative energy. Represents the still of the night, the deep cold and tranquil waters, the deepest recesses of the unconscious mind. Good for banishing rituals. As a black candle burns it releases whatever energies you have placed into it, when you charged it.
Purple~ symbolizes success in financial affairs, psychic ability of a highly-developed form, idealism and spiritual power.
Silver~ represents clairvoyance, astral energies and channeling, also the faculty of far memory and remembering past lives.

Black candles are associated with: Saturday

White can be used for any purpose you give the candles your personal vibrations then You can also use an essential oil on the candle to anoint it for that special need. Remember the color white reflects, the color black absorbs~

Keywords: black candle magic  candle magick  candles spells  travel candles  come to me candle spell  candle spell for love  money candle spell  money candle spell  norse mythology art