The practice of candle magick in hoodoo is fairly simple. First, a candle is chosen of a color that matches the specific need, such as green for money, black for repelling, etc. Then, it is then anointed with appropriate
dressing oil (Money Drawing Oil, Fast Luck Oil, etc). The final step is lighting the candle while reciting the appropriate psalm or statement of intent.
Some of the hoodoo candles are multicolored, one color, or specialized, such as the lucky lottery candle. Each one is designed to have a different effect. Candles can be found that are shaped in human form, and shaped like skulls, penises, and other representations accompany sympathetic magic. Sympathetic magic is based on the principle of like attracts like, so you would use a candle in a shape that closely represents your need.
White - Purity, Spirituality, Truth and Peace
Yellow - Intellectualism, Memory and Creativity
Orange - Ambition, Career and Matters involving the Law
Red - Energy, Strength, Courage, Lust & Sexual Potency
Dusky Pink - Romance & Sensuality
Pink - Love, Affection and Romance
Lilac - Inner Healling, Calmness & Tranquility
Purple - Spiritual Power, Psychic ability and third eye Magic
Blue - Inspiration, Occult Wisdom and devotion
Light Blue - Intuition, Meditation, Peace & Harmony
Light Green - Good Luck, Social Delights and Fertility
Green - Prosperity, Abundance, Money
Brown - Protection of Animals, Earth Magick, Stability, Nurturing & Grounding.
Silver/Grey- Clairvoyance, Astral energy and Intuition
Black - Protection, Binding, Reversing hexes
- Flame goes out = Try again, now is not the right time. Dispose of the candle, do not try to reuse it.
- Flame is large and hot = Power is manifesting in favor of your desires, keep praying and sending energy to your desires.
- Flame is weak = You’re facing strong opposition and you’re losing the battle. Try your spell again.
- Flame flickers = There is indecision either within yourself or in the process of your magick.
- Flame jumps repeatedly = Bursts of energy, chaos and uncontrolled emotions surround you and your work.
- Candle breaks = Try again, the time isn’t right. Dispose of the candle and do not reuse.
- Candle burns slowly or almost goes out = Task requires caution. There will be many obstacles to overcome to reassess your plans.
- Candle burns our quickly – The situation calls for fast action and lots of energy. It may also indicate that the goal will be attained very quickly and easily.
- Flame is multicolored = The energy of fire, ruled by the Salamander, resides in your spell and is aiding your work. Communicate with the energy of the Salamander as it will help you in your work and bring you helpful messages.
- Black soot develops = This is a very positive sign as it indicates negativity and barriers are being burned away.
- Crackling sounds = The Salamander is pleading your case with the Spirits. The lounder the sounds the harder it is working for you and the more opposition you’ll need to overcome.
