Page 9 - Kallima Newsletter - April - May 2021

represent a particular person - a form of sympathetic magic. But if you haven’t got a particular colour, size etc then a simple white unscented tealight will do.
One of my favourite candles to use is the ‘Pull-Out’ candle which we do sell here at Kallima, these are great because you have a large surface to scribe onto the candle, dress with oils, glitter, herbs etc. they really do look good when you go to town on them and they are in a safe container which when the candle has finished burning you can reuse. They burn for a long time and you can make the candle spell last for as long as needed from several hours to days.
An important thing to remember is you should always use a brand new candle for each spell you cast if it is part of the spell or ritual and not candles that you burned at, say, the dinner table or in the bathroom the day before. A candle picks up vibrations from the items around it once it starts to burn. If a used candle is already tainted by vibrations it will lead to a negative or ineffective magickal outcome. So always start fresh.
Now let’s talk about Elemental Energy within Candles as they are often only seen as the Fire Element but thinking about it as a symbolic object, the candle is a well-balanced representation of all the Elements. The wick and the base of the candle represent the Earth Element, which is necessary to keep the flame both grounded and able to stay lit. The wax, which transforms from a solid to a liquid and then to a gas, represents the shape-shifting characteristics of the Water Element. The Air Element, in the form of oxygen, is necessary to keep the flame alive, and is often made visible in the smoke emanating from a burning wick. The flame itself, of course, quite literally represents the Fire Element. Add the Element of Spirit, by charging the candle with your intention, and you have a magical tool that embodies the totality of the Universe in one small package.
So as a whole candles play a massive part in the craft when you actually think about it.All the elements rolled into one, literally multi purpose for any spellwork you want to perform.
Colour within candle magick
Many witches like to use colour to symbolise their magickal intent during spellwork. Colour is especially utilised in candle magick. You can use colour correspondences to help choose the colors of your candles, altar decorations and more when planning a spell or ritual.
Colours can also be used in home decor and clothing choices to bring their energies into your everyday life.
• Red - Passion, courage, strength, intense emotions, love, physical energy, health, willpower.
• Pink - Affection, friendship, companionship, spiritual healing, romance, spiritual awakening, partnerships.
• Orange - Energy, attraction, vitality, stimulation, adaptability, encouragement, power, road opening.
• Yellow - Intellect, inspiration, imagination, knowledge, communication, confidence, divination, study.
• Green - Abundance, growth, wealth, renewal, balance, prosperity, employment, fertility, health, good luck.
• Blue - Peace, truth, wisdom, protection, patience, healing, psychic ability,
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