The colors of candles have been told to influence our lives and energy on a daily basis for centuries. According to modern and past belief they can influence Karma, emotions, wealth, fertility, and desire. Candles are amazing for setting the mood for meditation, ceremonies, or any other occasion. The size of the candle does not truly matter; it is the color that produces the desired results. One thing to never do when creating a specific energy is lighting your candle with a match. The sulfur can affect the way the candle works. Do not blow it out with your breath as well. Here is a simple guide to what the colors of candles mean and what they represent.

White: This candle represents spiritual enlightenment, protection, cleansing, clairvoyance, healing, peace, and purity, prophesy, faith, sincerity, truth seeking, higher awareness & power, divination, rituals involving lunar energy, breaks curses. This is a balance of all colors and can be used as a substitute when needed.

Yellow: This candle brings the power of concentration and imagination. Used in rituals when you wish to gain another’s confidence, or persuade someone, or in rituals that require solar energy. Good when concentrating on creative endeavors. It increases psychic awareness, clairvoyance, and direct contact with spirits. When trying to expand your imagination, this is a good color to concentrate with.

Orange: This color of candle charges and recharges intellect; combine with any other candle to stimulate their actions. This is very good for those who suffer. This color is great when used to visualizing more creativity in sex. It is a stimulating color and related to healing energies. This is healing for sudden losses or changes.

Red: This candle color represents the Element Of Fire, intense in meaning and highly charged. CAUTION!! Depending on hue can be very dangerous it is best to stay with the lighter shades. Red can be very wild and unpredictable.

Purple: This particular candle is ideal for rituals to secure ambitions, independence, financial rewards, or to make contact with the spiritual other world; increase Neptune energy. Its vibrancy attracts people to it.

Blue: Represents water and is a primary spiritual color. Happy and cheery, it is used to concentrate on health, self-expression, peace and tranquility. It represents a greater understanding of those around you and a protection during sleep and astral projection.

Green: This color is used when you are concentrating on finding prosperity, money, and attracting wealth to yourself. Also used by some when they want to concentrate on getting married, have a time of good fortune or getting pregnant. A terrific healer!

These are just a few of the meanings that candles can bring into you world. It is always fun and exciting to buy them, just be careful what you pick out. It can mean the world to you when you light up!

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