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Elizabeth Rowan Roberts

Candle Magic
Candles are a wonderful tool for magic, and can be a good
introduction to spells for newcomers to the Craft. Candle
spells are straightforward to perform, require no experience
to achieve results, make concentration on your ritual intent
easy, and use readily available materials. The candles used
may be regular, 6-12 inch long, paraffin tapers of the sort
you might use on your dining table. These may be
purchased at your local greeting card shop or discount
store. You may also use glass jar candles available from the
grocery store for longer rituals. They will burn for seven
days. (see illustration below)

If you like do it yourself projects you

can make your own candles. There
are directions below for making your
own herb infused candles for healing
or other spells. Another alternative is
to make your own candles using
beeswax sheets. These are available
from craft stores or on the web from
The Barker Company in Seattle,
Washington. These are the simplest
candles to make (see illustration
below). You will need the beeswax
sheets in the appropriate color(s), and
wicking.

The candles should be purchased or made in the colors appropriate to the spell
you want to use. You need to use new candles for each ritual, they cannot be
reused. The candle is charged for a particular magical intent for the ritual and
retains this charge which can only be removed by burning the candle completely.
It hardly need be said these days since you will not find any candles made from
animal fat, but they cannot be used in candle magic. No tallow candles, they
should be parafin or beeswax. The candles should also not be broken, a broken
candle will not store and release the energy you place into it correctly. If there
are any broken candles in the box save them for candlelit dinners.
In addition to the candles, you will need a number of individual candle holders
which can be inexpensive glass or metal holders that each hold a single taper.
They need to be able to be moved individually on the altar. Some spells require
that the candles touch so try to find small holders that will allow this. The
number you will need depends upon the number of candles used for the spell you
choose. I recommend getting the smallest, plainest holders you can find
inexpensively. If you have a 99 cent store in your area they usually have
something appropriate.
There is some small controversy as to whether you should light your candles with
a match. Some say that the sulfur in the match is associated with "negativity"
and will contaminate the candle. This is not true, sulfur is used in protective
magic both by ceremonial magicians and by witches. It is used to drive away
negativity. A chunk of sulfur may be placed on the altar during protective rituals
and some add a small amount to exorcism or protection incenses. It is associated
with the sun, and the element fire. If you feel strongly about it despite this, you
may use a taper or a punk to light your candles instead, lighting the taper or

punk from the altar candles. In case you don't know, a punk stick is a blank
incense stick with no scent added. They are used by insulation contractors to
look for air leaks in homes and by those who test smoke detectors. If you can't
find them in your area you may use a lightly scented incense stick.
You will also need some oil, either apricot kernal, olive, or almond from the
grocery store to anoint the candles before use. See the bit below about anointing
the candles for directions. If you already have an altar you can conduct the spell
there, if not you will need to locate a flat surface large enough to hold the
number of candles specified in the spell. A dressing table, dresser, diningroom
table or other piece of furniture will do. Now just choose one of the following
spells to perform for the goal you desire, and follow the directions for preparing
and setting up the spell.

Anointing the Candles

Candles are anointed with oil prior to magical use. The oil used may be a plain
vegetable oil; almond, apricot kernal or olive are recommended. You may wish to
create a scented magical oil for anointing candles. Here are several recipes for
appropriate blends:
Anointing Oil
To a base of 2 ozs of
almond oil add 5 drops
Sandalwood Essential Oil,
3 drops Frankincense
Essential Oil, and 1 drop
of Orange Oil.
Candle Anointing Oil
To a base of 2 ozs of
almond or apricot kernal
oil add 1 teaspoon of
powdered Frankincense
Resin, and 1 teaspoon of
powdered Myrrh Resin.
Shake thoroughly and
allow to steep for one
week prior to use.
Cinnamon
Anointing
Oil
To a base of 2 ozs of almond oil add 5 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil, and 3
drops of Frankincense Essential Oil.
When you begin to anoint the candle speak the following words:

As you are anointing the candle meditate upon the purpose for which it will be
used. Visualise the outcome you seek happening and how it will be. You are
infusing the candle with the proper energies to manifest your intent by doing
this.

General Instructions for Candle Rituals

After you have chosen a spell from those below you will need to gather the
required number of candles in the appropriate color(s) with holders to go along
with them. The spell will state on which day it should be performed. For the
strongest planetary influences the spell should be performed at one of the
following times on that day: 12 midnight, 7 am, 2 pm, or 9 pm. These are the
hours ruled by the ruler of the day. If one of these times is not convienent simply
do the spell on the day noted, regardless of the hour.
After you anoint the candles place them on the altar in their holders in the
arrangement indicated in the spell. A diagram will be provided to show how the
altar should be set. Place a copy of the words of the spell on the altar as well, so
you can read them. You may want to have a photo or other item to represent the
person the spell is for if you are performing it for another, or it involves another
person.
Try to assure that you will not be interrupted during the the time it takes to do
the spell, allow about half an hour, let the machine get the phone for example.
Once begun it is best to complete the spell in one block if it is a one day spell,
don't stop in the middle. Some spells require that they be performed over a
series of days, it is generally best to use the same time for the successive days
that you used for the first. If necessary to more clearly state your desire the
words accompaning the spell may be altered and personalized. Try to fully state
what you want as clearly and simply as possible.
As the spell is being performed there may be occasions where one of the candles
goes out on it's own, without the wind. If this happens, do not relight it. One of
two things may be assumed to have happened, either the required amount of
energy had already been released and the spell is complete for now, or there was
something wrong with the way the spell was going and it will need to be redone.
Simply complete the ritual for that night and continue it on the next day in the
series. If it happens on the last day, simply allow the other candles to burn down

as usual and complete the spell at the point where the candle went out.
It is also possible that the candle flame may jump or crackle during a spell. If
you are summoning entities, the flame may grow to as much as six inches in
height when they manifest, or make a crackling, popping sound. In regular
candle spells a crackling, jumping flame generally implies that alot of energy is
being generated due to high emotions or the effects of the spell. It is generally a
good sign that the magic is working. Note which candle in the altar setup is
crackling and go on with the ritual.
A particularly strong flame means that power is being generated toward
manifesting your intent. If a candle used to represent a person is particularly
stong it can imply their dominance in the situation, their higher energy level,
they are winning the situation, or anger and strong emotions on their part. A
particularly weak flame shows that there is strong opposition to the
manifestation of your intent and the spell may need to be repeated. If a persons
candle is weak it may mean that they are in a submissive position in the
situation, that they are losing, they have a lower energy level, or that they are in
a weaker emotional position.
After the spell is complete, if the spell is to be continued, leave everything in
place for the next day. Pinch out or snuff the candles rather than blowing them
out. Some feel that blowing out the candle is dismissive of the fire elemental in
the flame. If it is a one day spell, or the last day of a multi-day spell you should
allow the candles to burn out by themselves. Candles cannot be reused for
another spell, and burning them completely releases all of the magical energies
stored in them to the cosmos so that it can set the vibrations in motion to
acomplish your goal.

The Spells
Healing Candle Spell
This spell is done on Friday and repeats seven times. You will need a candle to
represent the person the spell is being done for, this is called the petitioner
candle. The petitioner may be yourself or someone else. This should be one of
the colors that represent their Astrological sign, see for a table giving the colors.
In addition, you will need two white altar candles, one red candle, two blue
candles and one orange candle. If you use the homemade candles below, you
may substitute the color candle specific to the disease indicated for the blue
candles. You will also need a good healing incense, see for recipes for healing
incense. The altar setup is as indicated below.

Cast a circle if desired, this ritual does not strictly require one. Light altar
candles and incense. Light the petitioners candle, as you do so visualize the
petitioner. Say aloud: "Here is (persons name) fit and healthy. Radiant with the
glow of health by the blessings of the Goddess and God, who bestow balance
and wellness."
Light the orange candle while saying: "Let this light be a beacon for attracting
all that is good and benificent to (persons name) to serve and help him/her/me
by the power of the Goddess and God." Light the red candle, visualizing
strength while saying:
"Let this light be strength for his/her/my body to use and to and serve
them/me by the power of the Goddess and God." Light the two blue candles
visualizing health and physical well being while saying: "Let these lights be
healing and health, covering (persons name) with healing blue light by the
power of the Goddess and God. To cleanse him/her/me of all injury and illness
and restore him/her/me to perfect health."
Sit for a few minutes focusing on the blue light of healing surrounding the
petitioner. When you have this visualized begin the incantation: "May the
Goddess and the God grant (persons name) strength, balance and well being
that they/I may be strong and whole in body and mind. May all illness be cast
from him/her/me and be replaced with the blue healing light which fills
them/me with vitality and glowing good health. So mote it be!" Visualize the
petitioner clearly in perfect health with no illness or injury to mar their physical
well being. Meditate on this for about 15 minutes, then snuff out the candles.
Leave the altar set up if possible, and repeat on each successive Friday for
seven Fridays. (Note: If you would like, you may want to make your own
healing candles to use in this ritual, see below.)

Homemade Healing Candles

If you would like to add the additional power of healing herbs to your healing
ritual you may want to make some of these healing candles to use. They are
quite easy to make and require only the minimum in materials and not previous
candlemaking experience. They should be made on Sunday or on another day
in the hour of the sun. They may be colored orange, the sun's color, or blue,
the color of healing, or you may wish to choose a color correspondence
specifically for the disease you wish to heal. There is a chart below which gives
these correspondences. These candles have herbs added to the wax. Choose
the herb to put into your candles based upon the nature of the illness or injury
you wish to heal in the chart below. Please note, the plants indicated are not to
be taken internally for the disease in question, they are to be put in the
candles. They are not necessarily effective as medication only as a
correspondence. Also, a healing ritual adds to rather than replaces seeking
medical attention for illnesses and injuries. You still need to see a Doctor.

Colors for Healing Candles

Light blue or green are both used for general healing or health. Remember that
these are simply suggestions. If you do not have the color candle indicated use
a light blue or green candle, or even a white candle.
Type of Problem

Color of Candle

Herb(s)

Sexual Function

Red

Saw Palmetto for men, Black

Cohosh for women

Fertility Problems

Green

Dock, Hazel, Mustard, Raspberry

Psychological

Violet

St. Johns Wort, Kava Kava, Hops

Respiratory Tract

Yellow

Ephedra, Echinacea, Coltsfoot,

Mullien

Digestive System

Pink

Peppermint, Wintergreen, Fennel,

Anise

Nervous System

Orange

Ginko, Hops, Lavendar, Valerian

(doesn't smell good)

Bones or Teeth

White

Boneset, Comfrey, Arnica, Clove

Urinary Tract

Blue

Saw Palmetto, Uva Ursi, Cubeb

Muscles

Purple

Comfrey, Lavender, Marjoram,

Marshmallow

General Healing and

Light Blue
Health Issues

Lavender, Galangal, Juniper,

Nutmeg

More Colors for Healing Candles

Color
Red

Condition
Anemia, leukemia, liver infections, neuralgia and paralysis

Orange

Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, constipation, coughs, depression,

epilepsy and exhaustion

Yellow

Diabetes, heartburn, indigestion, menstrual cramps, constipation

and skin conditions

Green

Boils, cancer, colds, headaches, high blood pressure, kidney

ailments, nervousness, and ulcers

Aqua

Burns, eye ailments, high blood pressure, hypersensitivity,

infections, inflammations, nutritional disorders and skin conditions

Blue

Burns, diarrhea, fever, headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia,

menstrual pain, rheumatism, skin rashes, sore throat, sunburn,
ulcers and minor wounds

Indigo

Asthma, deafness, dementia, depression, epilepsy, eye ailments,

infections, mental and nervous disorders, parkinson's disease,
pneumonia, tuberculosis and upset stomach

Violet

Allergies, asthma, baldness, bloodclots, colds, gout, mental

disorders, sinus problems, sleep disorders, stress related diseases
and tumors

Rose

Heart conditions, anxiety, constipation, depression, hearing loss,

kidney problems

White

Stroke, insufficient breast milk, broken bones, calcium defficiency,

ostioporosis, toothache

Herbs for Healing Candles

Herb

Condition

Adders Tongue Stomach ulcers and tumors

Agrimony

Jaundice and diseases of the liver

Alder

Diarrhea, inflammations and sore throat

All Heal

External wounds

Alow Vera

Burns and external wounds

Angelica

Alcohol and drug abuse, delayed menstrual period, toothache

Anise

Asthma and bronchitis

Blessed Thistle Colds

Bloodroot

Ringworm

Catnip

Anxiety, fever, menstrual cramps

Chamomile

Colic, fever, inflammations, menstrual cramps, and nervous

conditions

Chickweed

Inflammations

Cinnamon

Flu

Coltsfoot

Asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, emphasema, chest

complaints and coughs

Comfrey

Dysentery, external wounds and stomach ulcers

Coriander

Fever

Costmary

Infections

Crimson
Clover

Cancer

Daisy

Asthma

Dandelion

Constipation, gall stones and ailments of the liver, pancreas,

spleen or female organs.

Dogwood

Fevers and infections

Elderflowers

Colds, constipation, fever, hemorrhoids, and impotency

Elecampane

Coughs and irregular menstruation

Eyebright

Eye ailments

Fennel

Anxiety, constipation, and irregular menstruation

Garlic

Arthritis, asthma, infections and rheumatism

Ginger

Fever, impotency and menstrual cramps

Ginseng

Impotency and all sexually related ailments

Goldenrod

Bladder infections, inflammation and insomnia

Goldenseal

Eczema, eye ailments, internal infections, poison ivy, rectal

ulcers and ringworm

Hawthorn

Arteriosclerosis, edema, heart ailments and weak muscles

Horehound

Coughs, colds and constipation

Horseheal

Fever

Horseradish

Bronchitis, colds, kidney conditions and rheumatism

Irish Moss

Burns and coughs

Jacob's Ladder

Fever

Jasmine

Impotency

Jimsonweed

Poison ivy

Juniper

Neuralgia, rheumatism and swellings

Lady's Mantle

Fever, headaches, inflammation, insomnia, menopause,

menstrual cramps, and toothache

Lavender

Depression, fatigue, headache, impotency, neuralgia,

rheumatism and sprains

Mallow

Tonsilitis

Mandrake

Impotency and infertility

Milkweed

Warts

Motherwort

All female problems

Mugwort

Fever and poison ivy

Mullien

Asthma

Myrrh

Gum irritations, infections and pain

Nettle

Asthma, muscle aches, stomach ulcers, diseases of the lungs

and intestines

Passionflower

Insomnia

Pennyroyal

Fever and menstrual cramps

Peppermint

Headaches and muscle cramps

Rose

Kidney stones

Rosemary

Colds, colic, congestion of the liver, depression, fatigue,

headaches, high blood pressure, nervous heart conditions,
paralysis, rheumatism, stress, weakness of the limbs and
vertigo

Saffron

Depression and fever

Sage

Colds and coughs, depression, fever, flue, insomnia, pleurisy,

sprains and varicose veins

Snakeroot

Impotency and snakebite

Shepherd's
Purse

Bruises, skin irritations and rheumatism

Solomon's
Seal

Bruises, skin irritations and wounds

Strawberry
Leaves

Gout

Thyme

Fever, headaches and whooping cough

Valerian

Anxiety, insomnia, rheumatism, stress and swollen joints

Vervain

Fever

Violet

Infections

Willow Bark

Headaches

Witch Hazel

Anxiety, eczema, inflammations, swellings and tumors

Wormwood

Colds and fever

Yarrow

Canker sores, colds, fever, liver diseases and muscle aches

To make the candles you will need: a large saucepan, a large empty tin can, a
knife, paraffin and/or beeswax, wicking, molds (either purchased or 'found'),
broken crayons in appropriate color, and about a teaspoon of the appropriate
dried herb for your purpose. The herb should be powdered and dried. You can
use paraffin mixed with beeswax, beeswax alone or paraffin alone. Cut the wax
into cubes with the knife. Put about two cups of water in the large saucepan
and place it over a medium heat. When the water is hot, put the wax into the
tin can and place the tin can in the large saucepan of water to melt the wax.
When the wax is melted add the herb saying the following: "Oh magic herbs of
root and flower, give this candle healing power. Let all evil sickness flee, when
it is burned so mote it be!" Then add the broken crayons to color the candles.
Stir to blend. Prepare the molds by spraying them with Pam or a similar
vegetable oil spray so the candles will be easy to unmold. The molds may be
purchased candle molds or you can use found items such as milk cartons,
frozen juice cans, muffin tins or other similar containers. Be sure they are water
tight so the wax won't leak out and heat resistant so the hot wax won't melt
them. Cut lengths of wick long enough to reach the bottom of the mold plus at
least an inch. Suspend the wicks into the mold from stick as show below. Pour
the wax into the molds and allow the candles to cool and harden completely.
Similar candles may be made for any magical purpose by adding the correct
herb. Consult the herbal correspondences section to determine the herb to use
for your purpose. Coloring may be determined by consulting the color
correspondences.

Attracting Love Spell

The purpose of this spell is not to attract a specific person and if you use it for
that purpose you may rue the day. For this spell you will need an astrological
candle to represent yourself and three pink candles. The spell is done on three
consecutive Fridays. This is a very simple spell. Place the candle which
represents you in the center of your altar. Place the three pink candles in a
triangular shape surrounding it, about 7 inches away.. There should also be two
altar candles on your altar. You will need a good Venusian incense or Love
Incense, (see the Incense recipes for some options), and you may want to dress
the pink candles with a Love Oil, (see the Oil recipes for some).
On the first night dress the candles and place them on the altar as described
above. Meditate for a bit to empty your conscious mind of the daily thoughts and
become concentrated on the task at hand. Light the altar candles and the Love
incense. Close your eyes and visualize yourself surrounded by warm, soft, pink
light. See the light glowing around you, feel the warmth of it's touch. Still holding
this image open your eyes and light the candle representing you. Say "This
candle is me, I am this candle." Light the three pink candles while still
maintaining the visualization. Say "This is the love that surrounds me, the
benificent love of the universe, a warm, loving cloud that envelops me and
caresses me". Let the candles burn a moment and refocus the visualization. One
by one move the pink candles one third of the distance toward the candle
representing you. Say "This is the love of the universe being attracted to me,
coming to me to bring me the love that I seek". Allow the candles to burn for at
least ten minutes while focusing on the visualization.
Each of the next two Fridays repeat the above actions, the second Friday move
the pink candles half the distance toward the candle that is you, and the third
Friday move them all the way to the candle and on the last night allow the
candles to burn out completely. Be sure that you do this safely, if you will not be
present, put the burning candles in the shower or tub to burn away from
anything that could catch alight. It's no good attracting love and burning down
your house at the same time.

Love Attracting Candle Spell

This spell is not intended to attract a specific person, it is designed to attract love
into your life with a person who will be compatible with you. The spell is begun
on Friday and continues for several days. For this ritual you will need two red
candles, a gold candle, the candle to represent the petitioner in the appropriate
color, two white altar candles, and a love attracting incense. See Astrological
Correspondences to get the petitioners candle color, and Incense for a recipe for
love attracting incense. The altar set up is as indicated below.

Cast a circle if desired, this ritual does not strictly require one. Light altar
candles and incense. Light petitioners candle while thinking of them and saying
"Here is (name), this candle is him/her/me; this flame burns as does
his/her/my spirit." Light the red candles while thinking of the petitioners love
and strength. Light the gold candle while thinking of the petitioners
attractiveness.
Meditate for a few moments on the petitioner as a warm, loving, attractive
person who deserves to have love in their lives. Then recite the Invocation to
Venus as follows:
When Rome ruled all the world, 'tis said,
Dear Venus, hearts of men you led
to love, the great delight of life
with spell of beauty, not of strife.
Your power's still undimmed, I know,
To me (or petitioners name) true love in life now show.
Bring love to me (or petitioners name) on wings of
sound,
Let happiness and joy abound.
With every act and thought of mine (or his/hers),
Let me (or them) attract my (or their) love divine.
Now quickly bring my love to me (or petitioners name),
And as my will, so mote it be!
Move the red candles about three inches closer to the petitioner candle, saying
"Here draws he to she (or he to he, she to she); the one towards the other. Such
is the love that all feel it's attraction. These candles burn and draw him/her ever
nearer. Powerful is the attraction." Meditate on the petitioner being surrounded
by the rosy red glow of the light of love, bathed in its warmth for about ten
minutes. Snuff out the candles. Continue the ritual on each successive day until
the red candles touch the petitioner candle.

Prosperity Candle Spell

This spell should be begun on Thursday. You will need five green candles,
prosperity incense, a yellow candle, a red candle, and the petitioners candle as
well as the usual two white altar candles. See Astrological Correspondences to
get the petitioners candle color, and Incense for a recipe for money/prosperity
attracting incense. The altar set up is as indicated below.

Cast a circle if desired, this ritual does not strictly require one. Light the incense
and the altar candles. Light the petitioners candle while visualizing them in a
glowing green light and saying "Here is (name) glowing with prosperity and
bathed in success". Light the yellow candle while contemplating attraction,
confidence and gain. Saying as you do so "Let this light represent the attractive
force drawing prosperity toward (name), bringing the money to provide for
their needs and desires".
Light the red candle as you comtemplate the strength of the petitioners will to
succeed and prosper. Light each of the green candles in turn, visualizing the
green glowing light around the petitioner growing stronger with each candle lit
until it is a brilliant, bright, searchlight, gleaming into the sky. As you light the
green candles say
"Oh great and mighty Jupiter, your friendship I
do seek.
Your emissaries send to me, spirits rich and
sleek.
Good nature spirits sent by Jove, your
comradeship I love.
For bounty and good fellowship my thanks are
sent above.
Spirits great, your riches share in fun and
friendship true,

prosperity descends on me, brought to me by

you.
And now my light is shining bright, rich green
for all to see.
Good fortune is my law of life. With thanks, so
mote it be!"
Sit for ten minutes visualizing the bright green searchlight illuminating the
petitioner and surrounding them with a powerful glow of wealth and prosperity.
Then snuff out the candles. Each day following move the green candles three
inches closer to the petitioner prior to repeating the spell. Continue until they
touch the petitioner candle.