Using Candles in Intention setting to Manifest
Candle magic
Candle magic has always felt like a sacred and magical practice to me, perhaps because it’s woven into my roots. My grandmother, Araceli, often used intention candles, and while I didn’t fully understand their purpose as a child, I could feel the intentionality and quiet power behind her rituals. (Fun fact: I once created a line of intention candles and named them after her, honoring her legacy of intuitive magic.)
Over the course of my spiritual journey, I’ve embraced candles as one of my favorite tools for setting intentions. Whether it’s burning a note, adding flowers or crystals, carving symbols like sigils on the candle, or simply lighting the wick with a heartfelt prayer, my approach is always intuitive. For me, there’s no “right” way to practice candle magic—it’s all about being authentic and letting your intuition guide you.
Candle Magic is a form of spellwork or intention-setting where candles are used as a tool to amplify desires, prayers, or manifestations. The idea is that the flame’s energy can help to focus your intention, drawing in the desired outcome through the ritual of lighting a candle. Each candle’s flame is believed to hold specific meanings depending on its behavior and the color used.
Flame Meanings:
Tall, steady flame: Represents strong, clear intentions and a direct connection to your desire or goal.
Flickering or dancing flame: Indicates that there is some resistance or energy around your desire, or it’s still being worked out on an energetic level.
Low or weak flame: Can suggest hesitation or that your intention may need to be clarified or strengthened.
Smoke or crackling: May symbolize spiritual energy moving or shifting, sometimes indicating a release or transformation.
Candle Color Meanings:
White: Purity, clarity, protection, and new beginnings.
Red: Passion, vitality, love, courage, and strength.
Pink: Love, compassion, and emotional healing.
Yellow: Confidence, intellect, communication, and success.
Green: Abundance, prosperity, growth, and fertility.
Blue: Calm, peace, healing, and spiritual work.
Purple: Spirituality, wisdom, intuition, and transformation.
Black: Protection, banishing negative energy, and transformation.
Orange: Creativity, enthusiasm, and motivation.
Gold: Wealth, success, divine connection, and personal power.
Silver: Intuition, feminine energy, and emotional healing.
Besos and Big Thangs,
Shelly