There are many factors that play into the art of candle magic. As we know any type of magic that is performed will return to you three fold, whether it be positive or negative. Always keep the Wiccan Rede “An harm to none do what thou wilt” in mind when considering your work. Always keep in mind that magic effect’s the entire world around you. Be very careful what you ask for, for it may well come true. The wording in any type of magic must not be taken lightly, be very careful, concise , and precise, make sure you have covered all possible bases. 

Keep in mind that some candle magic has to be repeated over a period of days. Therefore, you will want to place them in an area that will not be disturbed. Do not choose a place where there is a tv, radio noise or disturbances of any kind. Keep in mind to not put candles near curtains and such, as you would not want to burn your house down. Candle magic should always be performed in a low traffic area. That is why a bedroom is really nice for such work. 

Cleansing , Charging & Consecrating: 

This is a very important step and should not be omitted. Cleansing removes all the negative energies that the candle has picked up along the way. As with all supplies you want your candles to to be as free of psychic debris as possible.

There are several ways to cleanse an object:

Burn a cleansing incense like sage, and run the object through the smoke

Bury it in the earth for a while, or in a bowl of salt/dirt/cornmeal

Soak it in salt water, or sprinkle/spray it

Hold it for a while under running water

Wave it over a candle flame, or actually put it into the fire

Sweep away negativity with a besom (blessed broom)

Be practical about it— you don’t want to soak metal in salt water overnight or you’ll rust it; you don’t want to put a fabric pouch of herbs anywhere near fire. Use your judgment. But it’s a good practice to get into to cleanse new things before using them for spiritual purposes, or to occasionally cleanse things like your jewelry, crystals, divination or altar tools, especially if they’ve been used a lot, or sitting unused for a while.

Consecrating

Consecrating an object is to make it sacred through some minor rite or act of blessing. I only do it to my main ritual tools used in the circle. For almost everything else, just cleansing is enough. Some ways to consecrate an item include:

simply say a prayer over it and dedicate the use of the tool to your Gods

If you keep oils that are cleansed, charged and consecrated, you can anoint an object with those oils and blessing symbols.

If you work a lot with the four elements you may wish to consecrate it by Air, Earth, Fire and Water in ritual: run it through incense smoke, sprinkle some salt on it, pass it over a fire flame and sprinkle some water on it.

You can consecrate anything—you can consecrate all your tools, your jewelry, even the ground on which you hold your rituals, but do remember this: once consecrated, the item is sacred, and should be treated as such.

Charging

Charging something is empowering it with energy. You might just imbue it with positive energy, or charge it so its energies are aligned with some specific purpose. For example, in candle magic, I always charge the candle to align it with the purpose of the spell.

Charging requires raising a bit of energy and directing it into the object. Once again, the method you choose can largely depend on your preferences or on the item you’re charging.

Rub candles with oil repeatedly

Dance, chant, meditate, etc. to raise power then pour that energy in

Put the object out under the sun all day to charge it with solar power*

Put the object out under the full moon all night to charge it with lunar power*

Use the energy you have accumulated in your tools**

Lay the item on a healthy crystal for a day or a few days so it will absorb energy

Like consecrating, charging isn’t always necessary. For example, I wouldn’t charge all my jewelry just because I’m wearing it; most I would just cleanse. If I primarily use a piece for ritual, I’d cleanse and consecrate it. If I wanted to use it as an amulet or talisman, I’d charge it.

*The sun, moon and crystals can both cleanse and charge the item at once.

**When you finish a ritual and draw up the circle, ground, etc., it’s a good idea to pour most of that residual energy into your tools—your athame, your pentacle, wand and such. This keeps them charged and ready to use, and empowers them enough so that they can charge other items.

Dressing Candles: 

Dressing the candle with oil is as important as any other step. Use whatever oil you prefer or what a specific spell asks you to use. Personally, I use lotus a lot... but again that is my preference. what is important is the direction you dress the candle. To bring something to you, rub oil on the candle in a downward motion from the top to the middle and then from the bottom to the middle. 

To send something away from you...you rub the oil from the middle of the candle out to the ends. Never make a back and forth motion as this defeats the purpose. Dab the remaining oil from your fingers onto your third eye and on your breast bone. Then say the following: 

“I cleanse and consecrate this candle in the name of the Lord and the Lady. May it burn with strength in the service of the light.”

Then state your intent or the purpose of the candle. 

Inscribing: 

If you inscribe a candle you should use your Athame. The same principle as dressing the candle is used...

To draw something to you, write from the top to the middle, and then from the bottom to the middle. 

To repel things, write from the middle to the ends. 

White

The Goddess 

Higher Self 

Purity 

Peace 

Virginity 

(substitutes any other color)

Black

Binding 

Shapeshifting 

Protection 

Repels Negativity

Brown

Special Favors 

To Influence Friendships

Silver

The Goddess 

Astral energy 

Female energy 

Telepathy 

Clairvoyance 

Intuition 

Dreams

Purple

Third Eye 

Psychic Ability 

Hidden Knowledge 

To Influence People in High Places 

Spiritual Power

Blue

Element of Water 

Wisdom 

Protection 

Calm 

Good Fortune 

Opening Blocked Communication 

Spiritual Inspiration

Green

The Element of Earth 

Physical Healing 

Monetary success 

Mother Earth 

Tree and Plant Magic 

Growth 

Personal Goals

Pink

Affection 

Romance 

Affection 

Caring 

Nurturing 

Planetary Good Will

Red

Element of Fire 

Passion 

Strength 

Fast action 

Career Goals 

Lust 

Driving Force 

Survival 

Blood of the Moon

Orange

General Success 

Property Deals 

Legal matters 

Justice 

Selling

Copper

Professional Growth 

Business Fertility 

Career Maneuvers 

Passion 

Money Goals

Gold

The God 

Promote Winning 

Power of the Male 

Happiness

Yellow

The Element of Air 

Intelligence 

The Sun 

Memory 

Logical Imagination 

To Accelerate Learning 

To Break Mental Blocks

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