The Basics to Candle Magick
Magick can be as intricate as you’d like it to be. Period.
Your intention is what matters! There is no right or wrong way to practice magick, as long as your intentions are pure and are utilizing your intuition to what calls you.
You can use crystals, herbs, salt, additional candles, or ancestral items to support your candle. Or you can simply light a candle and say a prayer.
Core Components:
A candle
An intention
A calm setting that is also fire safe
Fire power
How To Select A Candle Color:
Take a moment to think about the word courage. Literally! Think about this word means to you.
Did a specific color come to mind?
Take another moment and think.
For me, I think of the color red, which makes me feel brave and powerful.
Did you think of a different color? That’s great! Follow what calls you! There is no right or wrong color.
Choose what resonates and what is accessible to you.
Candle Colors and Their Spiritual Meaning*
White: Purity, protection, clarity, spiritual connection, cleansing. (A universal substitute for any color.)
Black: Protection, banishing negativity, grounding, shadow work.
Red: Courage, strength, passion, vitality, action.
Pink: Self-love, romance, compassion, friendship, emotional healing.
Orange: Creativity, confidence, motivation, attraction, success.
Yellow: Joy, clarity, communication, focus, mental power.
Green: Abundance, prosperity, growth, fertility, heart healing.
Blue: Peace, calm, truth, intuition, healing.
Purple: Spiritual power, intuition, psychic ability, transformation.
Brown: Stability, home matters, grounding, protection of pets or property.
Gold: Success, confidence, solar energy, manifestation.
Silver: Intuition, moon energy, feminine energy, reflection.
*Remember that these are merely guides, not rules. What matters most is the intention you infuse into your candle. If a color feels right to you, trust that!
Ritual Process
Intention:
When doing candle magick, make sure to have a clear intention. Feel into what feels the most alive for you. Try to stay away from calling in vagueness and be specific. Make sure your intention is concise and clear. Focused intention gives the magick more power and clarity.
Setting the space:
Find a way that feels good for you to cleanse the space by using smoke, sound, incense, etc. Make sure you place your candle in a fire safe area. When dressed with herbs and oils, chime candles tend to have sparks, so be sure to clear your area adequately.
Preparing your candle:
As said previously stated, candle magick can be as intricate as you’d like. But if you feel called, carving your intentions into the candle can be extra supportive for your intentions. You may carve words, symbols or anything that aligns with your intention.
Dressing Your Candle
While beneficial, this step is not essential. You may dress your candle before placing it into a candle holder, or after.
A Rootz & Ritual Pro Tip:
Oils may cause a more slippery surface, which make it more difficult for the candle to stay in place.
We recommend placing your chime candle either in salt or by using Stick-Um (Lina’s secret trick!) on the base of your candle.
Oils:
From ghee to olive oil, essential oils or those crafted specifically for anointing, the possibilities are endless. Choose what feels good and what’s accessible to you.
Herbs
While herbs are beneficial, they are not essential. If you choose to work with herb magick, here’s a guide to a few herbs you may have in your home already and their properties:
Cinnamon: speed, attraction, momentum
Basil: prosperity, good fortune, steady income
Bay Leaf: success, personal wishes
Clove: wealth, protection, amplified intention
Nutmeg: luck, expansion, opportunity
Allspice: success, confidence, forward movement
Chamomile: peace, trust, gentle abundance
Lavender: calm nervous system, ease around receiving, protection
Rose: self-worth, love-based receiving, magnetism
Lemongrass: clearing blocks, fresh starts
Mint: growth, renewal, money circulation
Thyme: courage, consistency, follow-through
Sugar or Honey: sweetness, attraction, ease
Coffee or Espresso Grounds: activation, momentum, drive, speed
Common Questions
When you have questions about anything related to magick, the answer usually leads back to one simple phrase: intention is everything. When thinking about your rituals, prayer, magick, if there is intention, then there is power. Let that guide you on your journey.
Do I have to carve/dress my candles? Nope. You can do either, or neither! You can do both you can do none of the above. It is completely what feels good for you. If simply lighting the candle feels good for you, lean into that!
How do I read my candle once its burning? As always, it’s up to your own interpretation and intuition. If having some guidance is helpful, here are some examples of flame interpretations:
Strong & tall flame: high energy, strong intention, powerful
Small but steady flame: a slow progress, patience required, steady manifestation
Flickering flame: Energy shifting, communication happening, possible outside influences
Dancing flame: High spiritual activity, spirits or guides present
Crackling or popping flame: something is being released, resistance burning away, strong energy
Flame going out on its own: may be a blockage, or needing to redirect energy
Flame splits into two: two energies may be involved needing partnership or may be conflict
Flame leans toward you: energy is being drawn to you, sign of attraction & alignment
Flame leans away from you: energy moving outward, release, letting go
Flame burns very fast: quick results, energy rushing, or intention needs more grounding
Flame burns very slow: delays, deep-rooted work, long-term manifestation
Bright flame: clarity, strong in alignment, clear to communication to spirit
Weak or struggling flame: low energy, doubt present, intention may need strengthening
What kind of things can I do candle magik for?
Money, wealth, prosperity
Forgiveness
Opportunities
Courage
Strength
Confidence
Getting out of a scarcity mindset
Gratitude
Grace
Love
Focus
Prayer
Grief
Help
Support
Health
These are only the basics to candle magick. Explore and find what works for you, then allow your intuition to guide you and your rituals.
