Candles are used in magic to amplify and release energy. As part of our magical tool kit they promote positive vibes. We use candles to focus on and remember our ancestors, celebrate occasions, and we use them in rituals and spells.

Candle magic symbolises transformation, and is driven by the element of fire. Fire transforms – turning a letter into ashes, lighting incense and smudge sticks, melting wax or making water boil for our morning cuppa. This transformational energy is what we are harnessing in candle magic, focusing on encouraging and accelerating changes in our life.

Burning candles connects the physical world to the spiritual realm.

Candles of different colours taps into the energy associated with the colours. We can also tap into the energy of the colours by wearing them or decorating our homes. Some of the colour correspondences:

• White: promotes serenity and peace and enhances personal strength and insight. White can be used in place of other colours.
• Black: for psychic protection, healing, grief
• Blue: calm, healing, health, kindness, meditation, patience
• Green: abundance, prosperity, luck, children, earth, growth, money, fertility.
• Yellow: communication, confidence, creativity, happiness, mental clarity, optimism
• Red: courage, power, protection, passion, security.
• Pink: love, creativity, calm, clairvoyance, compassion, forgiveness, friendship, harmony, joy
• Purple: boosts your spiritual enlightenment and creativity.
• Orange: happiness, encourages, broaden your horizons.
• Brown: clarity, common sense, grounded, longevity, nature, endurance, and courage.

The colours for each day of the week

Each day of the week are aligned with several witchy correspondences including colours. If we use the coloured candle with the corresponding day, it will further enhance the energy and impact of ritual or spell.

• Sunday: gold and orange
• Monday: silver, white, and gray
• Tuesday: red, brown, and other autumn shades
• Wednesday: orange and purple
• Thursday: purple and deep blue
• Friday: light blue, green, pink, and copper hues
• Saturday: maroon, dark shades, and black

Try lighting candles for focus and clarity, for setting intentions and to call upon our spirit guides.