Candle Magic Used in spell work for more than 25,000 years, candle magic is one of the purest forms of sympathetic magic. Candles are widely used in rituals to represent people, things, emotions or influences. The person casting the spell focuses his intent to influence the desired outcome signified by the candle. Choosing the proper candle to use during a candle ritual is crucial to its success. As with voodoo dolls, the colors of the different candles represent specific intentions. The colors are also connected to the zodiac. Take the following in mind when selecting your candle. Red signifies courage, health, sexual love and lust. Zodiac sign - Taurus, Gemini, Leo and Capricorn Pink signifies friendship and sweet love Purple signifies power, spirituality and meditation Yellow signifies protection, persuasion and attraction Orange signifies encouragement, attraction and adaptability Gold signifies business endeavors and financial gain. Zodiac sign – Virgo and Sagittarius Blue signifies depression, vulnerability, health, and patience. Zodiac sign - Aquarius Green signifies financial gain, fertility, abundance, luck and employment. Zodiac sign - Cancer Black signifies negativity, healing diseases and banishment. Zodiac sign – Libra White signifies purity, truth, protection and peace. Zodiac sign – Pisces and Aries Brown signifies things related to the earth and/or animals. Zodiac sign - Scorpio Silver signifies intuition and lunar connections Select the candle that best represents the person you are striving to heal. This is called the ‘petitioner candle’. Inscribe the name of the person into the bottom of the candle. Anoint the candle with oil and chant the person’s name repeatedly while lighting. When anointing your candle, if your goal is to draw something toward you, rub the candle in a downward motion from the top to the middle. Then rub from the bottom up to the middle as well. To repel something, rub from the middle to the ends. For increased potency, you may also roll your candle in any herbs that correspond to the issue you wish to resolve. Select another candle (or two) that corresponds to the issue or concern you are working on. Place the petitioner candle between the other candles, making sure to focus your intention on your desire. Light each additional candle and slowly move them closer to the petitioner candle.