How to Use Candle Spells for Manifestation & Protection
Candles have always been more than just sources of light. For centuries, they’ve been used in spiritual traditions as beacons of intention, carriers of prayer, and tools for transformation.
At Practical Magicka, we see candles as one of the most accessible and powerful magical tools for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Whether you’re calling in abundance, seeking protection, or sending love into the world, candle magick is a beautiful way to focus your energy.
Here’s a simple beginner’s guide to anointing, dressing, and activating candles for your spiritual practice.
The Simple Art of Candle Spells
Step 1. Choose Your Candle
The color of your candle matters — it sets the energetic tone of your work.
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White: Purification, healing, clarity, universal use
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Green: Prosperity, abundance, growth
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Red: Passion, strength, vitality
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Black: Protection, banishing negativity
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Pink: Self-love, romance, friendship
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Blue: Peace, communication, truth
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Purple: Spiritual power, intuition, psychic abilities
Choose a fresh, unused candle so your work begins with clean, uncharged energy.
Step 2. Anoint with Oil
Anointing your candle is a way to infuse it with your intention. Use essential oils or ritual oils that align with your goal:
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Money work: Patchouli, cinnamon, clove
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Love work: Rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine
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Protection: Frankincense, myrrh, cedar
Rub the oil onto the candle in the direction that matches your intention:
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To attract: From top to middle, then bottom to middle
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To banish: From middle to top, then middle to bottom
Step 3. Dress with Herbs or Powders
Roll your anointed candle in herbs or sprinkle them around its base. Use correspondences that amplify your intention:
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Abundance: Basil, cinnamon, bay leaf
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Love: Rose petals, lavender, damiana
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Protection: Sage, rosemary, black salt
This step adds another layer of energy to your working.
Step 4. Activate the Candle
Before lighting, speak your intention clearly. You might say:
“As this candle burns, my intention grows.
I call in abundance, protection, and flow.”
Focus on your goal, visualizing it as already real. See it, feel it, and send that energy into the flame.
Step 5. Let It Burn
Allow your candle to burn safely until it extinguishes naturally, if possible. If you must snuff it out, use a candle snuffer rather than blowing — this keeps the energy intact.
Dispose of the wax remains according to your intention:
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For attraction: Keep it near your altar or bury it near your home.
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For banishing: Dispose of it away from your home, preferably off your property.
Candle magick is a powerful yet simple way to focus your energy and create real change. The key is clarity of intention— your belief fuels the flame.
If you’d like to explore candle magick further, visit Practical Magicka for our handmade, intention-infused candles, ritual oils, and herbs to craft your perfect spell.
