Silver is the colour of moon and candles of that shade could awaken one’s telepathic abilities. Golden ones, however, are for worldly achievement. Spiritual healer Madhu Kotia discusses candle healing
Candles are integral to many cultures and spiritual practices. As you sit beside one and let the flame burn negativity, it lightens your spirits and brings with it positive energy. Candles symbolises celebration, mourning, calming, spirituality and the soul. light a candle in a dark room, and let the flame heal you. Candle flames have always been a metaphor for the soul.Their flickering flame provides a link to sacred flames that were kindled over thousands of years. Mostly of beeswax, because bees were regarded as messengers of gods and goddesses, they are still used in Christian churches. Use those which are solid colour all the way. Gemstones also add strength to candle and colour rituals. Each colour symbolises something.
White: These ones are used in protective, consecration and cleansing rituals for healing a person, spiritual matters and to make contact with one’s higher self and angels or spirit guides. In magic, white represents light and clear vision, and is helpful where a new beginning or sudden burst of energy and enthusiasm is needed. like silver, white is associated with female energies, lunar rituals, the goddess and the moon. So it is particularly potent on Monday, day of the moon.
Silver: This is the colour of the moon and moon Goddess. It is potent for all forms of divination, awakening clairvoyant, telepathic and psychometric abilities. It represents dreams, visions and desire for fulfillment beyond the material world. In times of stress and sorrow, it can remove negativity and promote inner stability. The best day for silver candle rituals is Monday.
Gold: It is the colour of the sun, potent for worldly achievement, wealth, recognition and long life. Use these for ambitious schemes and money-making rituals requiring instant or substantial returns. Gold is also the colour of male power, energy, change, and all rituals with noble or altruistic purpose. Candles of this color are most potent on Sunday.
Red: The colour of Mars, the God of war, and the colour of courage, determination, action, energy, sexual passion and potency. Red candles are burned to increase life force; for survival, physical health, strength, pleasure, will power and to rouse anger — not petty spite, but righteous rage, which if directed positively, overcomes injustice and brings change. This is a powerful color and should be lit for worthy aims, when you are in a positive state of mind. Red candle rituals are best on Tuesday.
Pink: It is associated with Venus, goddess of love. Pink candle rituals are excellent for matters involving gentler aspects of love, romance, affection and friendship. They can also be used for family matters, rekindling of trust and new relationships. Pink candle rituals attract new friends and lovers. Pink is associated with female energies and female rituals, and its day is Friday
Yellow: This is the colour associated with Mercury, winged Roman messenger of the Gods. Through his skill and dexterity, he ruled over commerce and medicine, and became a patron of tricksters and thieves. Yellow candles encourage activity of all kinds, especially mental exercise. Use them in rituals where you wish to gain another’s confidence and approval or win someone around in business Yellow candle rituals are potent on a Wednesday.
Black: Ruled by Saturn, they are potent in all forms of banishing magic, leaving old sorrows behind and redundant relationships. Also for acknowledging grief and for rituals of parting. Black, like brown, is the color of acceptance and forgiveness. Black is another earth color, containing both male and female energies. Rituals using these candles are best practiced on a Saturday .
Blue: It is the healing colour, associated with Jupiter and father/sky Gods in their role as law-givers and powerful rulers. In magic, blue expands the boundaries of possibility and creates confidence and power, with altruism and idealism. Burn the candle when principles are at stake, to discover truth and receive guidance, dealing with officialdom and seeking justice. Best day for blue is Thursday.