Candle Colors and Their Meanings in Witchcraft

Choosing the right color of candle for a magic spell is an important part of witchcraft. Each color has its own unique symbolism and vibration that can be used to enhance the power of your spell. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most popular candle colors and what they often represent:

Black

Black candles are associated with banishing, binding, and protection spells. They can be used to repel negative energy and forces, and to cleanse an area of negativity. They are also used for contacting the dead and for hexes and curses.

White

White candles are associated with purity, spirituality, peace, harmony, and balance. White candles are most commonly called for in spells for healing, cleansing, and new beginnings. White candles can also be used as a stand-in for other colors. If you're just starting out on your witchcraft journey, consider using a white candle in your spells.

Red

Red candles are associated with love, passion, courage, and power. They can be used in spell work to increase the strength of your intentions. Red candles can also be used to bring about physical energy and vitality. For this reason, red is considered a powerful color for protection spells. Red is associated with the element of Fire. If you're looking to add some extra firepower to your spell, consider using a red candle.

Green

Green candles are associated with fertility, growth, abundance, and nature. Most commonly, green candles appear in spells for healing and prosperity. (Almost everyone could use more money, so green candles are best-sellers in our shop!) Green is associated with the element of Earth.

Pink

Pink candles are associated with romance, friendship, and self-love. Pink candles can also be used to promote self-acceptance and self-care. Use a pink candle in spellwork to attract new love or strengthen existing relationships.

Orange

Orange candles are associated with creativity, enthusiasm, vitality, willpower, and good fortune. They can be used in magic spells to increase your chances of achieving your goals. Orange candles can also be used to promote good luck and career success.

Yellow

Yellow candles are associated with happiness, intelligence, and communication. Associated with the element of Air, the color yellow is said to improve mental clarity and focus. Yellow candles can also be used to encourage positive thinking and optimistic attitudes.

Blue

Blue candles are associated with healing, truth, loyalty, and wisdom. Blue candles can also be used in spell work to bring about justice. Blue is associated with the element of Water. Blue calms the mind and invites self-reflection—try gazing at a blue candle while meditating.

Purple

Purple candles are associated with royalty, power, ambition, and spirituality. They are also used in spells for psychic ability and divination. Purple is considered to have a high psychic vibration and to help stimulate the third eye.

When choosing a candle for your next magic spell, take some time to consider the meaning of each color. Each color has its own traditional meaning that can be used to enhance the power of your spell. But, there are no hard-and-fast rules about color magic, and color meanings can vary between cultures and magical traditions. So take color magic guides (including this one) with a grain of salt and trust your feelings about each color.

Thank you for reading--I hope you've learned something about the different colors of candles available in our shop. Using a combination of knowledge and intuition, you're ready to choose the right color candle for your spell and let the magic begin!