Candle Magick
Using colors in your rituals is a very basic
yet surprisingly effective way of focusing your power to your magickal goal.
Colors vibrate with certain energies, and we can tap into these energies for our
own use. Following is a chart of basic color correspondances.
Pink~
This color is used for spells dealing with love and affection
Green~
Green is used for earthly magicks, like gaining prosperity and fertility
Red~
This color is associated with passion and vitality
Blue~
Blue is the color of healing, peace, and psychic powers
Yellow~
This one is for mental powers and intelect, as well as divination
Purple~
Purple is associated with boosting your own personal magickal powers and deep
magick, spirituality, and meditation. Also used for deep and powerful healing
spells by some
White~
Used for protection, blessings and general purposes
Brown~
Brown is used for spells dealing with animals
Black~
Not to be used for 'black', or evil, magick, black is actually used for
banishing illnesses and negative energies, breaking curses, and exorcisms
Silver~
This color is associated with the Goddess and used in religious rituals
Gold~
Gold is associated with the God and is also used in religious rituals
Note: Never leave burning candles unattended,
and be careful if you have pets in the room with you and lit candles
These colour correspondances can be used with
a variety of materials and in many different spells. Candle magick is one of the
simplest forms of magick, but these same techniques can be used with other
materials much as cloth, ribbon, ink, or about anything else for a fast and
effective spell.
First, empower the object you're using, be it
a candle or whatever, with the goal you're trying to obtain. Concentrate on the
goal, see the goal happening, and imagine your positive energy being let slowly
but constantly out to help you with that goal as your candle burns. For example,
let's say you need some money because your paycheque was a little late and the
bills were a little early. You'll want to get a green candle, green for
prosperity, and empower it with your goal of making money. If you wish, you can
use a hot needle to carve something into it, maybe a rune (Wunjo, or perhaps
Fehu) or even just a plain old £
sign. Once it's ready, say your spell over it. I encourage people to make up
their own spells because it has a more personal meaning to them. Any little
ryhme will do, it doesn't have to be anything fancy as long as you can connect
with it. Now, light the candle and let the energy go out and help you achieve
your desired goal. As the candle burns, I usually like to have some incense
burning at the same time. for this example perhaps Bayberry would be
appropriate.
If you're interested in something other than
candles, colors can be incorporated into almost any spell. You can make jewelry
of specific colors and wear it for the desired effects. Been really stressed out
lately? Try wearing more blue, the color of peace. Colored papers, ribbons, ink,
or anything can be used in any spell to help set it off. Have fun, and be
creative!