Candle Magick is one of the simplest forms of spell-casting, and as such, it doesn’t require a lot of fancy ritual or ceremonial tools. In other words, anyone with a candle can cast a spell. Think back to when you made a wish before you blew out the candles on your birthday cake. The same idea applies to candle magick, only instead of just hoping for your wish to come true, you’re declaring your intent.
If you think about it, the birthday candle ritual is based on three key magical principles
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Decide on a goal.
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Visualise the end result.
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Focus your intent, or will, to manifest that result
Peace, truth, purity, sincerity, innocence (can also be used in place of any other colour)
BLACK
Protection, repel negative energy, protection from evil, loss
BLUE
Spirituality, meditation, communication, inspiration, fidelity
GREEN
Money, luck, abundance, fertility, health, success
RED
Love, sex, passion, will power, courage, strength
ORANGE
Strength, stimulation, joy, attraction, intellect, enthusiasm, self control
YELLOW
Creativity, confidence, manifesting thoughts, unity, action
PINK
Self love, harmony, femininity, affection, honour
PURPLE
Psychic ability, ambition, independence, tranquility, wisdom, power
So now that you know the basics, let’s get started!
Step 1: What are you trying to manifest?
Think of what you want to bring into your life. Be specific, realistic, positive, and kind.
Clarify your intention in a single sentence, like, “I need to find a job that pays more and makes me feel excited.”
Step 2: Create your spell.
The most basic candle magick spell is to simply visualise your goal, say a sentence, and light the candle to release the energy. Job done.
Choose the candle’s colour carefully. Pick one that corresponds with the nature of your goal, like yellow for your job search. White candles can also be used in place of any other colour.
You should always use a brand new candle for spell work and not candles that you burned at, say, the dinner table or in the bathroom the day before. According to some magical traditions, a candle picks up vibrations from the items around it once it starts to burn. If a used candle is already tainted by vibrations, some people believe it will lead to a negative or ineffective magical outcome.
You may also want to place relevant crystals, herbs, or flowers around your candle to amplify the right ~vibes~.
To level up, you can check on astrology placements to align your ritual with the right energy from the cosmos. If it’s about love, maybe wait till Venus is in Libra. If you’re hoping to bring fresh opportunities into your world, you might choose a New Moon. Avoid Mercury Retrograde.
You can also create a little chant, poem, or song about your goal. It helps increase your commitment to and resonance with your goal.
Step 3: Level up your spell.
You can mix and match the candles to create more focused intentions. Like, if you’re looking for a passionate physical connection AND true love in your next partner, then use a red (passion, sex) and a pink (love) candle in your ritual.
Or if you want to project protection and healing onto a loved one, then bring in black (protection) and blue (healing) candles to double up your psychic care package.
If you want to receive messages about your true calling in life, then use a purple (spiritual enlightenment) and green (personal success) candle to help you find your niche.
You get the idea! Mix and match it up.
