Color & Candle Magic - Part 1: The Power of Color
Colors aren't just pretty to look at—they're powerful energetic tools that can help you direct intention, align your energy, and communicate with spirit. In the world of magic, color plays a crucial role in candle work, chakra healing, deity offerings, and even day-to-day energy work. This blog (and accompanying video) is part one of our Color & Candle Magic series, where we’ll explore how to make your practice more intentional and impactful.
Today, we’re diving deep into color magic: what it is, how to use it, and how each color aligns with energy, deities, chakras, and even the days of the week.
Color magic is the intentional use of color to influence energy. Colors carry vibrational frequencies, and when used in ritual or spiritual work, they can enhance your focus and amplify specific intentions. Think of color as another language that the universe and spirit easily understand.
Color frequencies tap into the subconscious, causing the brain to respond in specific ways. As an entrepreneur, I studied the effects of color in advertising—and it's no coincidence that many fast-food chains use red and yellow to stimulate hunger and quick decision-making, or that hospitals are often decorated in calming pastels to ease anxiety. Interior designers frequently balance bold colors like red and black with softer tones, not just for aesthetics but because of the psychological effects. They may not call it magic—but it absolutely is.
How to Work With Color in Your Practice:
Candle magic: Choose candle colors based on your intention.
Altar design: Use colored cloths, flowers, or crystals to align with your spiritual goals.
Clothing: Wear specific colors during rituals or throughout the day to embody certain energies.
Visualization: During meditation, visualize your intention in the color that aligns best.
Food: Incorporate colored foods into your diet for energetic balance (e.g., greens for the heart chakra).
Color magic is one of the most accessible and effective tools in any magical toolbox. Whether you’re dressing candles, meditating, or planning your ritual attire, understanding the energy of color allows you to live and practice with more intention.
In Part 2, we’ll explore candle magic in detail: types of candles, how to dress and anoint them, using fire as an element, and how to read the burn after a ritual is complete.
If you’d like a free copy of my Color Magic Association Chart, you can download it HERE
