The Light of
a Candle’s Flame
I just can’t see magic without the flame of a candle! Magic and light go hand in hand, and the flame of a candle is certainly linked to the human spirit. The flame of a candle emits universal energies, and not only do candles bring light for us to be able to see, but they are also a way for us to communicate with the heavens.
The flame of a candle is very powerful. The flame conveys our needs and wants to the universe with strength and sincerity. Candles are my forte. I like to light them when I’m at home—I feel better when I do. Candles keep me focused on a particular intent. Sometimes I have about five candles going all over the house at the same time, and each one is lit for a specific purpose.
My daughter was taking one of her high school exams, and regrettably I wasn’t going to be home. I quickly called my mother to ask her to light a yellow candle while visualizing my daughter answering all the questions with confidence and knowledge. My mother was more than willing to do this, knowing that her granddaughter would benefit from a quick fix that only takes a few minutes to do—that is, if you have the right color candle on hand as she did. You can see now why it’s so important to keep that “tool stash” fully supplied.
The color of the candles plays a great part in any candle-burning ritual, and just by simply lighting a candle of a certain color you are causing an effect. Each color, as described in chapter 24, has a specific meaning, but instead of wearing a specific color, now you’re going to use a candle’s flame to send your needs to the universe.
I like to dress my candles, no matter if I’m doing a ritual or a quick fix. It doesn’t take me long to dress a candle, and if I’m in a hurry, I just take the olive oil bottle from my pantry and splash a little bit on my hand. I then rub my hands together and anoint the candle. My right hand anoints the top of the candle where the wick is, and my left hand does the bottom of the candle. Dressing the candle is just another step in making your needs known to the universe. While you anoint the candle, you’re already thinking about your reasons for lighting the candle in the first place, and in turn you are making the universe aware that you’re in need.
Once you’ve finished dressing the candle, light it and then stand in front of it and visualize your needs. Make sure your visualization is clear, without any doubts or negative thoughts. Let your mind take your needs to the universe with sincerity, trust, and love, and trust me—you’ll never look back. Magic and light go hand in hand, and both are linked to the human spirit. A candle’s flame is mysterious in many ways—as well as beautiful to watch when you are seeking solitude and peace of heart.
Candles on the go
Anger within
For any type of anger, light a light-blue candle in the name of the person who is angry with the world.
Before court day
It’s no fun going to court, so light a purple candle and a green candle on a Thursday for good results.
Before meditation
Light a purple candle before any meditation or spiritual workings.
Connection with your spiritual guide
Light a white candle and a purple candle to connect with your spiritual guide.
Concentration and learning
Light yellow candles when your children are doing homework or studying.
Courage for all your needs
Light a red candle and an orange candle on a Tuesday to find the courage you need.
Easing depression
When depression sets in, light a white candle and a pink candle and your depression will diminish.
Ego be gone
If someone has an ego problem, light a green candle and a black candle in that person’s name, and his or her ego will subside.
Energy and strength
When you feel you need that get-up-and-go, light a red candle for yourself and you will see.
Enhance a gathering
When you have guests over, light a white candle and a pink candle and a great gathering you will have.
Everyday peace
We all want peace in our homes, and it’s always good to have white candles and blue candles burning at all times.
Evil spirits
When there are evil spirits around, light a black candle first and wish them gone. Then light a white candle, and wish the spirits a home that is not yours and is preferably in the heavens above.
Faithful partner
To keep your partner good in all aspects of your relationship, light a green candle and a blue candle on Wednesdays.
Finding a job
Light a green candle and ask the universe to find you the right employment.
Finding love
When you are ready to find the love of your life, light a pink candle and a green candle on Fridays for someone to come along for you to love.
Gaining faith in yourself
When you feel your faith is gone, light a red candle and a white candle to find again the purpose of your soul.
Getting in touch with your angels
To have angels around you, light white candles and purple candles.
Getting rid of hate
When you hate, you block out every single ounce of good energy in your life, so light a black candle and a white candle and wish the hatred that is in your heart gone in order to bring good things back into your life.
Happiness in your life
Always light blue candles for the happiness you need.
Harmony is needed
If it’s harmony you need, a blue candle lit first thing in the morning will bring it to you.
Healing friendships
To heal a friendship or to make friends, light a white candle and a blue candle on Wednesdays.
Healing from an illness
To heal from an illness, light a white candle and a blue candle to get you back on track.
Health and well-being
For your health needs, light a white candle and a blue candle. You can also light them in the name of a loved one who needs healing.
In the mood for love
Light a red candle in your bedroom just before bedtime to get you in the mood and ready for an amorous evening.
Love
Light a pink candle and a white candle when you feel you’re lacking love in your life.
Luck at every turn
Always have yellow candles at home and light them for good luck.
Money—we all want it and need it
Light green candles whenever possible and send your money needs to the universe as many times as you feel you should.
Moving on after an emotional breakup
After the breakup of a relationship, light a blue candle and a yellow candle. Doing so will enable you to move on, or light the candles in the name of another who needs to move on.
Passionate evening
If passion is needed, light a pink candle and a red candle.
Pregnancy wish
If you are dreaming of becoming a mother, light a yellow candle and a pink candle as much as you like when your timing is right.
Protection against danger
When you feel danger is upon you, light a black candle and a blue candle to ward the danger away from you and the ones you love.
Seeking a promotion
We all want to be promoted, and you will have a better chance if you light a blue candle and a white candle on Thursdays.
Selling your home
Light a green candle every Sunday until your home is sold.
Stop negativity in the home
To get rid of negativity in your home, light a black candle and a white candle every Saturday just before dawn.
Successful business
Light a green candle and an orange candle behind your own business door.
Wanting to be understood
Light an orange candle and a yellow candle when you need the understanding of others.
When help is needed
This is one of my favorites. Light a red candle for your partner to help you around the house.
When in need of protection
Light a black candle and a white candle when you feel that protection is required.
Work environment
To keep your work environment healthy, light a blue candle and a green candle at your place of employment.
Your dream home
Visualizing that you will one day have your own home is great, but lighting a blue candle and a pink candle will reinforce your dreams tenfold. Don’t visualize “one day”; instead, visualize owning your home today.
Candles for
each day of the week
Sunday: Yellow, to aid the healing of the self and to learn something new that day
Monday: White, for purity and protection in your life
Tuesday: Red, for strength and passion all the way
Wednesday: Purple, for wisdom and family communication
Thursday: Blue, for patience and tranquillity during the day
Friday: Green, for growth and love in your life
Saturday: Black, to rid yourself of all the week’s negativity and to stay positive for the week ahead