CANDLE COLOR CORRESPONDENCE
Red
Red Candles are used in magick and spells to attract love, to heighten passion, in spells focused on seduction, attraction, strength, power, protection, and in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the element of “fire” and the planetary sign, “Mars.” Witches burn red candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Fire, Passion, of the Hearth, of Love, Parenthood, and Lust.
Orange
Orange Candles are used in magick and spells for attracting blessings, bringing fairness to a situation; undertaking legal matters, drawing in strength, courage, victory, and the planetary sign, “Mercury.” Witches burn orange candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Justice, Law, Strength, and Victory.
Yellow
Yellow Candles are used in magick and spells for calling upon male forces, to attract healing and good health, for concentration and focus, for heightening success, attracting good luck, and in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the element of “air” and the planetary sign, “The Sun.” Witches burn yellow candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Air, the Sun, the Sky, of Healing and Health, and Gods of Success.
Green
Green Candles are used in magick and spells to attract growth, prosperity, abundance, fertility, love, healing, wealth, riches, financial gain, and in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the element of “earth” and the planetary sign, “Venus.” Witches burn green candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of the Earth, of Prosperity, Wealth, Nature, and Fertility.
Blue
Blue Candles are used in magick and spells to attract tranquility, psychic power, to call upon female forces, to heighten intuition, to break obstacles, to enhance one’s career, and in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the element of “water” and the planetary signs, of “Jupiter and Neptune.” Witches burn blue candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Water, of the Sea, Rivers, Lakes, and Sky Gods.
Purple (Violet)
Purple Candles are used in magick and spells to attract psychic abilities, marriage, to obtain spiritual enlightenment, working with the otherworld, healing, protection, sobriety, and in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the fifth element, “Spirit.” Witches burn purple candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Passion, Ecstasy, Psychic Power, Protection, and Death.
Brown
Brown Candles are used in magick and spells to aid in solving problems, strengthening growth, attracting wealth and abundance, working with Spiritual Guides, changing a situation for the “better,” burying and ridding away pests and the planetary sign, “Earth.” Witches burn brown candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Wealth, the Deep Earth, and Guidance.
Black
Black Candles are used in magick and spells for protection, power, workings with the dead, reversing evil, sending evil, calling upon negative forces, binding someone from causing harm, grounding magick, strength, and the planetary signs, “Pluto and Saturn.” Witches burn black candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Death, Destruction, of the Night, Protection and Power.
White
White Candles are used in magick and spells as an “all purpose” candle, as well as work involving; manifesting desires, making wishes, planting “magickal seeds,” protection, calling one’s ancestral spirits, and also in the Witches’ Tradition; to call upon the element of “Spirit” and the planetary sign, “The Moon.” Witches burn white candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Purity, Protection and as an offering of prayer to any God or Goddess of one’s chosen path.
Pink
Pink Candles are used in magick and spells to attract love, to aid and attract friendship, to attract blessings, marriage, and soul-mates, to heighten self-esteem, in spells focused on healing a broken heart, to attract a specific lover, and for self-healing. Witches burn pink candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Love, Happiness, and Femininity.
Gold
Gold Candles are used in magick and spells to attract success, to call upon male forces, to aid in winning legal disputes, to attract riches and wealth, to win victory over another, to heighten personal strength, and the planetary sign, “The Sun.” Witches burn gold candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of the Sun, Healing, Fortune, and for any male deity.
Silver
Silver Candles are used in magick and spells to attract success, to call upon female forces, to attract luck and blessings, to heal the heart, to call upon the magick of the moon, for protection from evil, and the planetary sign, “The Moon.” Witches burn silver candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of the Moon, Ocean, and for any female deity.
Grey
Grey Candles are used in magick and spells to attract power, to bring protection, to honor one’s ancestors, in spells focused on releasing fear, and to reverse evil. Witches burn grey candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Liberation, Power, and Protection
Light Blue
Light Blue Candles are used in magick and spells to “calm a person down,” to promote tranquility and clarity, and to call upon the spirits of the ocean, to aid one in magick. Witches burn light blue candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Youth, Beauty, Tranquility and Peace.
Light Green
Light Green Candles are used in magick and spells to attract all around abundance and good fortune, as well as magick associated with the fairy world. Witches burn light green candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Fairies, Abundance, and Good Fortune.
Light Purple (Lavender)
Light Purple Candles are used in magick and spells associated with protecting and blessing children, attracting marriage, attracting positive spirit, and to attract youth and beauty. Witches burn light purple candles to honor and call upon the Gods and Goddesses of Marriage, Light, Laughter, and Child-like Gods.