- Green candles signify luck, prosperity, personal growth, and fertility.
- To use a green candle in a ritual, decide what you want to manifest, and then speak your goal aloud as you light the candle to ignite its magickal properties.
- Different shades of green may carry different magickal properties: use dark green candles to commune with the natural world and light green candles to promote spiritual wellness.
What do green candles signify?
Luck There’s a reason four-leafed clovers are said to bring good fortune! The color green has long been a symbol of luck and a positive omen. Lighting a green candle may help ensure you walk through the world shielded from misfortune or unhappiness.
Prosperity and wealth What color is the almighty dollar? Green! Many people believe lighting a green candle can bring about financial success, so before you make that big investment or head to the casino, consider doing a green candle ritual to encourage good vibes.
Personal growth Green candles are said to help unblock your heart chakra and promote personal healing and growth. If there’s anything you’re struggling with on a personal level, a green candle may just be the answer. Whether you’re dealing with a hurt from your past that you’re having trouble moving on from, or you’re just feeling stuck in life and need some direction and motivation, a green candle can give you the inspiration and peace you need.
Fertility Green candles are said to bring new life, meaning if you want to have a baby, a green candle could help bring this goal to fruition. It may encourage fertility as well as promote a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Many people have reported success using a green candle to promote fertility. (Of course, there’s no scientific evidence to support this, but it can’t hurt.)
How to Use Green Candles in Rituals
Ask yourself what you want to manifest. Are you feeling discouraged or unsure and in need of a personal boost? Are you hurting financially and could use some money magick? Clarifying your vision will help you manifest it. Try saying your goals aloud, or writing them down in a journal. Being able to translate your goals into words can help you make them more concrete instead of letting them float around abstractly in your head. You might say (or write) something like, “I want to manifest a new, higher-paying job” or “I want to cultivate a thriving social life.”
Choose an auspicious day to perform your ritual. Be intentional about when you light your candle: certain days and times carry different magick with them. Depending on the time of the day, week, month, or year you perform your candle ritual, you may achieve better results. Green candles are more effective on Fridays, the day associated with the goddess Venus, so why not unwind at the end of a long week with a little candle magick? Perform your ritual during the New Moon to add a little positivity to your spell. The New Moon carries powerful manifestation properties.
Dress your candle in oil. Rubbing oil on the candle from bottom to top will help you expel something from your life (say, debt or general misfortune) while rubbing the oil on from top to bottom will help bring something into your life (like a baby or more money). As you massage the candle, focus on what you want to manifest. Just be sure to avoid getting oil on the wick! You can dress your candle using any oil you’ve got around the house, like jojoba or olive oil or essential oils.
Create your magick spell. You don’t need to be an expert witch to make candle magick work for you. Making a spell can be as simple as just saying what you want out loud and then lighting your candle to ignite its magick. But you can also enhance the efficacy of your spell with a few tricks: Create a song or a chant about what you want to manifest. Music and rhythm will add special power to your spell. You don’t have to get too wild or creative with it—you could even just sing or chant the same sentence over and over again. (And no, it doesn’t matter if you’re a terrible singer.) If you've written down what you want to manifest, you may opt to burn the paper during your ritual. Just be sure not to catch anything else on fire!
Perform your ritual. Focus all of your energy and intention on what you want. Visualize your ideal outcome, whether it be winning the lottery, thriving in a new job, or simply being able to pay this month’s rent. Sing, chant, or say what you want to manifest aloud, and light the candle. Just be sure to light your candle away from anything that could catch fire! Place relevant crystals around your candle to enhance its strength. For instance, if you want to bless your finances, add some citrine; if you’re looking for general good fortune, try malachite or green aventurine.
Interpret the candle’s aura. Focus on the candle’s aura—the movement of the flame and the light it casts on your surroundings. Different movements and sounds will help you interpret the flame's meaning. Continue to sing or chant for as long as you feel moved to. Once your attention starts to wane, blow out the candle. If the flame is tall and stable, the ritual is successful. If the candle sizzles or pops, this could mean a spirit from the beyond is trying to communicate with you. To interpret their message, try to tell what words the crackles sound like. Don’t overthink it—just go with the first thing you hear. Stare at the flame until your eyes go out of focus. What images do you see in the fire? What visions is the candle sending you? If the candle refuses to light, or if the flame is weak or falters, it could indicate there are negative forces interfering with your ritual and you may want to try again later.
Meaning of Different Shades of Green Candles
Dark green A dark green candle symbolizes a connection with nature. If your goal is to achieve peace, return to your roots, and feel one with the universe, use a dark green candle in your ritual.
Light green Light green candles are sometimes associated with spiritual aid. If your goal is to engage with the metaphysical world and grow spiritually, choose a light green candle for your spellcasting. In Catholicism, a light green candle is sometimes associated with the archangel Raphael. Raphael—whose name means “God heals”—is the patron saint of travelers, happy meetings, medical workers, and illness. So if you’re in need of some healing—whether physically or spiritually—a light green candle may work miracles.
How to Choose Your Candles
Choose candles made from natural ingredients, if possible. Everyone loves candles...but unfortunately, some candles don't love us! Scented candles in particular may contain chemicals that carry toxic carcinogens, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite fragrances: just look for candles that are phthalate-free and made with 100% essential oils. Keep in mind that just because an ingredient is synthetic, it doesn't mean it's toxic. Look for companies that are transparent and list their ingredients in full. Paraffin wax has gotten a bad rap, but studies actually show the health risks posed by all types of candle wax are minimal and pretty much identical. Still, if you want to be on the safe side, look for candles made with 100% natural wax, such as soy wax, coconut wax, or beeswax.
Pick scents that speak to you. Or should we say scents that smell to you? In any case, while different colors carry different magical properties, don't discount the power of personal preference. Much of the effectiveness of this spell lies in your ability to follow your instincts and desires, so if a particular fragrance catches your eye (er, nose), then don't overthink it: add it to the ritual, even if it's not green. Scent is a powerful tool and has the ability to affect our mood and behavior, so the right-smelling candle can help with that. If your goal is to promote spiritual wellbeing and positivity, for instance, a happy lavender or cozy vanilla spice scent may go a long way in doing just that.
Add different colored candles to your ritual. Pairing other colored candles with your green candle will help enhance and clarify your vision. For instance, if your goal is to grow spiritually, pair your green candle with a purple one, since purple symbolizes spirituality, wisdom, and intuition. Other popular colors include: Pink: self-love, femininity, romance, kindness, friendship Blue: calm, forgiveness, inner peace, clarity Red: courage, passion, desire, focus, energy Orange: joy, fun, success, excitement, stamina Yellow: clarity, power, creativity, positivity, confidence Black: protection, stability, strength, releasing negative energy White: peace, hope, protection, positive energy, purification Brown: stability, security, balance, material needs
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