Planetary Correspondences

Many cultures have associated celestial bodies with colors, and these associations have carried over into the use of ritual candles. Here are some of the most common planetary correspondences, including the recently discovered Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto:

Sun (Gold): Gold candles represent vitality, success, leadership, and masculine energy.

Moon (Silver/Blue): Silver candles are associated with Divine feminine energy. Blue candles intuition, dreams, psychic development.

Mercury (Orange/Yellow): We use Orange candles for communication, creativity, and social interaction, while yellow candles evoke intellect, learning, and mental clarity.

Venus (Pink/Green): Pink candles represent love, compassion, and relationships, while green candles relate to abundance, prosperity, and growth.

Mars (Red): Red candles symbolize passion, courage, strength, protection, and physical energy.

Jupiter (Purple/Blue): Purple candles symbolize wisdom, spirituality, prosperity, and ambition, while blue candles represent peace, tranquility, healing, and understanding.

Saturn (Black/Grey): Rtual regarding grounding, protection, banishing negativity, and introspection call for Black Candles. We use Grey candles for neutrality, balance, and finding hidden knowledge. Grey is also the color used to subdue Kundalini energy, which can sometimes get out of hand.

Uranus (Electric Blue/Teal): Uranus, the planet of innovation, rebellion, and awakening, is often linked to electric blue or teal. These colored candles can spark new ideas, break limitations, and embrace change. Electric Blue, in fact, any electric color, is the color of Kundalini energy.

Neptune (Indigo/Violet): Indigo or violet represents Neptune, which is associated with dreams, intuition, and the unconscious. Use these candles to access the subconscious, explore the depths of emotions, and foster creativity..

Pluto (Purple/Black): Pluto, the planet of transformation, power, and the underworld, resonates with deep purple or black. These are the candles for deep healing, personal transformation, and connecting with hidden aspects of oneself.

Candlelight Alchemy: Colors and Their Magic

It’s important to note that these are just some of the most common meanings associated with candle colors. Variations can exist between different cultures and traditions. Ultimately, the most crucial factor is to choose a candle color that resonates with your intuition and the purpose of your ritual.

Understanding the symbolism and purposes behind candle colors can add more meaning and focus to your rituals. The flickering flame of a candle, imbued with the power of color, can become a powerful tool for manifesting your desires and connecting with the unseen. The choice of candle color in a ritual will depend on the specific intention of the practitioner. Here are some common uses for different colored candles:

 Red:

Red is intense! Think of blood-pumping emotions—passion, love, anger, or raw life force. Light a red candle when you need a spark. Red candles are potent tools for love, passion, strength, and motivation rituals.

Orange:

Feel the sunshine! Orange is energizing and motivating, perfect for igniting creativity and confidence. Orange candles stimulate creativity, joy, and social connection. They can also help manifest goals and attract abundance. This vibrant color is a powerhouse of positive energy. Orange candles are fantastic for overcoming sluggishness or a lack of motivation. Light one to get your creative juices flowing or to boost your confidence when tackling a new challenge.

Yellow:

Yellow candles bring joy, optimism, and a playful spirit like the sun. Light a Yellow candle to chase away the blues and embrace a lighter, more playful attitude. Yellow candles are beneficial for studying, learning, and improving mental clarity. Use them to attract success and prosperity. They’re also a great color for promoting intellectual pursuits and fostering a sense of renewal.

Green:

Green is nature’s magic! It connects you to the earth and encourages growth. By combining Blue’s calming influence with yellow’s optimistic energy, green offers a range of uses. Brighter greens are perfect for manifesting abundance and new beginnings. Softer or more yellow-based greens encourage personal growth and a sense of renewal. Green candles are a powerful choice for manifesting abundance, wealth, and fertility. They can also promote feelings of growth and renewal.

Blue:

Find your calm. Blue soothes emotions and eases anxieties, blue helps us navigate emotional turbulence. Blue is also associated with clear communication and expressing yourself with ease. Want to speak your mind? Light a blue candle. Blue candles create a sense of peace, tranquility, and emotional healing. Use them for rituals of relaxation, meditation, and forgiveness. Electric Blue and Teal colored candles can be used for brainstorming sessions, overcoming creative blocks, and initiating positive change. Darker shades of Blue are more calming, while lighter or more vibrant blues can feel revitalizing and inspiring.

Purple:

Channel your inner mystic. Purple is for intuition, wisdom, and connecting with the universe. It’s an excellent color for spiritual exploration. Purple candles are associated with spirituality, wisdom, and connecting with higher realms. These are the Candles for devotion, prayer, and psychic development rituals. Purple is great for any issue that calls for justice. Purple is Jupiter’s color, so expansion is one of its properties. As some have noted, how our eyes perceive purple creates a feeling of distance, perhaps contributing to its connection with the “out-of-this-world” realm. Use Indigo or Violet candles for dreamwork, accessing intuition, and exploring the depths of your psyche. Violet is also the color of the Violet Flame, so a Violet Candle calls upon that transforming energy. Deep Purple colored candles areused for shadow work, deep healing from past traumas, and personal transformation.

Pink:

Shades of Pink, from gentle to bold, offer a range of emotions and purpose. Soft pinks promote self-love and peace, while brighter pinks bring out your playful, romantic side. Pink is the color of Self-Love, and a very light pink is the color of Divine Light. Soft Pinks are perfect for self-love rituals, promoting kindness towards yourself and fostering a sense of peace. They are used to strengthen feelings of compassion and understanding within relationships. Hot Pinks and Magenta borrow some fire from red; these bolder pinks ignite feelings of self-confidence, playful energy, and a zest for life. Light a hot pink candle when you want to embrace your inner flirt, tap into creative inspiration, or spark a romantic flame.

Black:

Banish negativity! Black candles offer protection and grounding. Light one when you need to clear out unwanted energy. We use Black candles to honor transformation and find inner strength. One of the colors of Saturn, Black, helps us live up to our responsibilities and build strong foundations.

White:

Like black, white clears negativity and brings a fresh start. Think of a blank page or a clean slate. White candles represent purity, cleansing, new beginnings, and peace. White candles strengthen general healing, blessings, and purification rituals.

Brown:

Feel the earth beneath your feet. Brown grounds you and strengthens your connection to nature.

Silver:

Embrace the moon’s energy. Silver candles honor the moon and help you tap into your intuition. Silver is also the color of personal power.

Gold:

Shine bright like the sun! Gold attracts success, confidence, and inner strength. It is also the color of Divine Healing, so gold candles are great for healing rituals.

Candles aren’t just pretty flames. Different colors hold powerful energies you can harness!

Blessings.