Spiritual & Ritual Use of Candles: Smudge, Tarot, Wish Candles, and Chakras
Candles have not only been a light source but also a time-honored light source ever. They have been deeply symbolic in spiritual practices, rituals and meditation among cultures. Candles are also seen as effective tools of clearing energy, setting intentions, divination and even chakra balancing in the contemporary New Age movement.
At Global Mantra AU, we invite the mystical relationship between flame, energy and spirit. Gateway to mindfulness, clarity, and transformation, whether you are dealing with smudge rituals, tarot readings, wish candles, or chakra healing, candles provide an entry point to these practices.
The Symbolism of Candles in Spirituality
Candles signify the element of fire - a universal sign of change, passion, and light. Lighting a candle during spiritual traditions is regarded to invite divine energy, protection, and higher consciousness. The fire in itself is a meditation roll and prayer center, which provides a religious tone to rituals.
Each candle colour also carries meaning. For example:
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White: Purity, peace, protection
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Red: Passion, energy, courage
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Green: Growth, prosperity, healing
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Blue: Calm, communication, wisdom
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Purple: Spiritual wisdom, intuition, the higher mind.
You use a candle purposefully to match your rite activity with the kind of energy you desire to bring or eliminate.
Smudge Rituals and Candles
Smudging is a practice that involves the use of herbs such as sage or palo santo to help remove negative energy in areas. A candle is added to the ritual to add focus and fire energy. Light is created by the flame, which is stagnant energy that is then converted into movement and purifying your space.
To do a smudge ritual, one has to light a white or black candle to represent protection. Burn whatever herb you have chosen in the flame and fill up your room with smoke. Concentrate on letting go of negative energy, make a goal of being clear, balanced and harmonious.
Tarot Readings and Candle Magic
Candles complement the tarot readings by providing a special, religious ambiance. The act of lighting a candle in front of a reading will reinforce the idea of intuition and stature your energy as you interpret cards.
The choice of colour gives energy impetus. Purple candles are used to improve psychic awareness, blue candles to improve clear communication and black ones to protect. By lighting a candle when doing tarot reading, you can connect deeper to your intuition, cards, and universal wisdom and help you to make accurate, meaningful interpretations.
Wish Candles and Intention Setting
Wish candles, sometimes called spell or intention candles, are small candles burned to manifest a desire or goal. The act of lighting a candle becomes a symbolic offering of your intention to the universe.
How to perform a wish candle ritual:
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Select one of these candles with a colour that you desire (Green -money, pink -love, yellow -success, etc.).
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Take the candle in your hands and clearly visualise what you want to do.
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Inscribe a word or a symbol on the candle (not necessary but adds more power to the spell).
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Light a candle and burn it in a safe manner and concentrate on your desire.
The key is belief and focus. The candle is a mediator between your desire and universal energy that assists you in manifesting your desires with effectiveness.
Chakra Healing with Candles
Alignment of chakras can be done to heal the chakras using candles. Each chakra is connected to a colour and it might be when you are practicing yoga or even when you are just meditating you could find yourself choosing specific candles.
The red candles enhance the root chakra, orange the sacral and yellow the solar plexus. The heart, throat, third eye and crown chakra are opened by green, blue, indigo, and white or violet respectively. There is a balance between colour, intention and meditation.
Creating Your Own Candle Ritual
Candles enable you to develop your own rituals, be it smudging, tarot reading, wishing or balancing your chakras. A simple structure could be:
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Set your space – find a quiet spot and prepare your tools.
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Choose your candle colour – align it with your goal or energy.
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State your intention – either silently or out loud.
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Light the candle - concentrate on the flame as a representation of change.
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Close the ritual - when candle burned or you are ready, make gratitude to the universe and put out the flame in a conscious way.
Safety and Mindfulness in Candle Rituals
Candle rituals are as potent as they are; however, they need to be safe. Always:
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Put the candles in a holder that is fire resistant.
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Always put out a burning candle.
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Do not leave them on flammable bodies and pets.
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Whenever possible use natural, non-toxic candles (such as soy or beeswax).
Just as important is mindfulness. Lighting a candle is a sacred not a hurried thing. Your own energy to the ritual will define the results.
Conclusion
Candles are not mere ornamental features but gateways to enlightenment, healing and change. Be it in your space cleanup using a smudge candle, enhancing intuition during tarot readings, manifesting with your wish candles or balancing your chakra candles, the flame will guide you on your spiritual search.
At Global Mantra AU, we have got a variety of ritual candles, smudge equipment, and spiritual gifts to assist you in your practice. Browse our assortment and learn how even the most basic of actions, setting a candle ablaze, can be the gateway to understanding, connectedness, and strength.
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