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Humankind made the discovery of fire somewhere between 250,000 and
500,000 years ago. We learned and evolved into a species determined to harness the energy and power of the flame. Through
the ages, it was the Witches and Mages that studied the properties of fire and wax. The candle dates back to some unrecorded
time before the Greek City States. Candles were lit and their light used to illuminate the altars of the Gods and Goddesses
of the Old World.
Today candles are used in modern ritual work, but are so often given
a passive role. Few practitioners know the true powers of the candle and many only use it as a light source. The power of
the candle can greatly enhance your magical workings. When you use candle magic, you are initiating change in the Universe,
being either constructive or destructive in nature. The universal energies are themselves neutral, and are therefore neither
good nor bad. How you use your magic will shape the type of energy that is rendered in the end.
Always remember the
rules of Karma and work your spells in a positive light. The rule of three should always be followed, especially when dealing
with candles and the fire elementals. It is said that matter is neither created nor destroyed, but constantly sped up, slowed
down, reshaped and broken apart again. To use your psychic potential, and visualize the energy in your mind, is to take control
of that energy. Using candles and your mind in conjunction with color, oils, herbs and moon cycles can make a spell unstoppable!
You are the greatest tool to use with your craft!
Candle Rules
Always smother a flame that is to be extinguished before the candle is
completed its burning. Never blow out a flame. This is considered extremely rude to the fire elementals.
Always try
to light a candle from the flame of a perpetually burning source. If this is not possible, use a lighter, but never a match.
Phosphorous and sulfur are used in destructive, negative magics and can greatly influence your candle operations.
Always
use a new, fresh candle when starting a new rite or spell. An old or broken candle will not hold the energy of a new one.
A candle that has been used before has already been energized and dedicated to a task.
If a candle goes out on its
own - do not relight it. Either your magic is concluded or your spell was done improperly and you need to begin again.
Remember
to keep yourself, your belongings and your surroundings safe and protected from fire hazard when working candle magics.
The Language of The Candles
A candle is composed of elements of Earth, Water and Air. Fire and Spirit
are added when you visualize and light the wick. Now all elements are present in the single candle form!
Visualization
is the power of will to give the candle specific energies in accordance with your desires. Some say that the aura or halo
that comes from a burning candle is the divinity itself, achieved by the caster. This is the Spiritual Level.
The
flame of the candle houses a living salamander - the fire elemental. This represents the soul, the spirit's transcendence
of it's own divinity. An unlit wick represents the human potential by which transmutation is made possible. The candleholder
represents the reality of our perceptions and what is needed to sustain us here on Mother Earth.
The language of the
candle is expressed by the movement of the flame, the wafting of the smoke and the burning and snapping of the wax. Once you
light your candle, free your thoughts and focus on the flame. Watch the dance and take note of the rising smoke. Listen to
the wax crackle as you begin to visualize your intent.
Here are the signs when watching the candle's flame:
| Strong Flame |
The power that you are calling forth is moving into your desires for manifestation.
This strong flame shows strength in the user or object of the spell. |
| Weak Flame |
On a figure candle, this could mean that the subject is loosing the battle. This
can also show that you are facing strong opposition and your magic may have to be repeated to be achieved. |
| Jumping Flame |
This can indicate explosions or bursts of energy being transmitted. Raw emotions
or chaotic energies could be at work. An argument could be taking place or a heated discussion. |
| Rainbow Flame |
If your flame is composed of various colors, the elemental is communicating with
respect to the color codes. Meaning that the energies are so strong that the corresponding color on the spectrum is manifesting
in the Salamander (the flame). |
Here are the signs when watching the candle's smoke:
| Northern Movement |
Something physical is manifesting. You will have to work for what you wish to achieve. |
| Eastern Movement |
Something mental is manifesting. Think things threw and have patience in situations. |
| Southern Movement |
Something intense and short lived is manifesting. Success comes rapidly and with
intensity. |
| Western Movement |
The manifestation of strong Magic intervention. The issue is too emotional. You
are too involved - step away for a time. Clear your thoughts. |
Here are the signs when listening to the candle's sounds:
| Infrequent noise, soft |
Pure thoughts. Intimate conversation. |
| Frequent noise, mild |
An Authority figure giving orders or directions. |
| Frequent chatter, strong |
Arguments, quarrels or loud disagreements. |
Colors and Candles
The conscious and unconscious human expression to color goes to the level
of our souls. We use color to understand and relate to emotional and spiritual states of being. Candles work with the same
respect on visual and vibratory levels of evolution and being. The colors of your candle will directly correlate with the
type of magic workings that you are attempting to achieve. The following is a list of 13 basic colors and their uses.
| Color |
Planet |
Day |
Hours |
Energy |
Uses |
| White |
Moon |
Monday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female |
To repel destructive forces; to raise vibrations; to build
purity; to create illusion and confound enemies. |
| Black |
Saturn |
Saturday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female |
To absorb or remove anything; to end; to unblock something.
The great mystery solver. The Crone. |
| Brown |
Moon/
Venus/
Saturn |
Monday/
Friday/
Saturday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female |
To learn to center yourself with the Earth; to acquire basic
material goods for survival; to attune with trees. |
| Grey |
Moon |
Monday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female
and Male |
To erase, cancel or neutralize and return to the cosmos without
repercussion; to jumble, destroy or confuse irradiate forces. |
| Blue |
Moon/
Venus/
Saturn/
Jupiter |
Monday/
Friday/
Saturday/
Thursday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female
(Male on
Thursdays/
Jupiter) |
Religious states, peace within, calmness, contact with higher
self, spiritual well being. |
| Yellow |
Mercury |
Wednesday |
1/8/15/22 |
Male |
To gain insight into problems; to learn. Represents the ability
to acquire upper level studies. Alters dark mental mood swings. Retention of memory. |
| Gold |
Sun |
Sunday |
1/8/15/22 |
Male |
To attract money and power; to attract active, happy, people
to your life; attracts stock market gains, good business and financial success. |
| Red |
Mars |
Tuesday |
1/8/15/22 |
Male |
War, lust, anger, desire, blood, pain, courage, enemies and
danger. |
| Pink |
Venus |
Friday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female |
The purest form of love, love from the heart. Selfless love,
raises vibrations. Banishes anger and hate. |
| Orange |
Sun/
Mars/
Mercury |
Sunday/
Tuesday/
Wednesday |
1/8/15/22 |
Male |
Attracts others, success, good luck and fortune. Discourages
laziness and promotes fun. Take physical action toward a desired goal. |
| Green |
Venus/
Mercury |
Friday/
Wednesday |
1/8/15/22 |
Female
or Male |
Money, fertility, healing, fortune and luck. Attracts success.
Communication with the plant kingdom. Healing Energies. |
| Purple |
Jupiter |
Thursday |
1/8/15/22 |
Male |
Purple brings more of what you already have. Wisdom, high idealism,
knowledge of the higher realms of magik, spiritual protection and healing. |
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