Candle Colours Some Possible Associations for Candle Colours This is a list of basic colours and suggestions for their possible uses. Other people may have differing views and that is fine, however for those that are unsure this list offers a starting point. BLACK has the lowest frequency as it absorbs all the other colours. Use Black to draw away unwanted influences and energies and to remove unhelpful binds. Often in candle magick, Black is used with other dark colours in a double or triple candle. Black is a colour ascribed to Saturday and the astrological sign Capricorn. BLUE is the colour of calm, truth, loyalty and peace. It exudes wisdom, sometimes through dreams. Varying shades have different associations. For light Blue this is peace, patience and good health and it is ascribed to Monday and the Moon. Dark Blue lifts the mood and promotes justice. It is ascribed to Saturday, Saturn and the astrological sign Aquarius. Royal Blue is associated with Thursday, Jupiter and the astrological sign Pisces. BROWN is the energy of the Earth and as such is excellent for Grounding and Centring Consciousness. Use this colour to work with Nature and the Faerie folk. In addition Brown may be used to bring about success through one's own effort. Various shades of Brown are ascribed to different days and astrological signs and planets. For example, Tan is ascribed to Monday and the Moon, dark Brown to Saturday and Saturn, light Brown to Libra and all Browns are ascribed to Friday and Venus! If you are unsure use your intuition and intention. GOLD holds the energy of the Sun. It acts quickly and powerfully, so use with caution! It is a potent healer, particularly of the mental, emotional and spiritual energies. Gold attracts abundance, especially materially and financially. It is a colour ascribed to Sunday and the Sun. GREEN attracts financial abundance and success. It is beneficial for healing on all levels. It is associated with the Earth, plants especially herbs and Faeries. Green is the colour ascribed to Friday with Venus, Wednesday with Mercury and the astrological sign Gemini. GREY is in between Black and White and as such has some of the associations of both of these colours. Grey is a good neutraliser and balancer. Grey is a colour ascribed to Saturday and the Moon. ORANGE is a good balancer and neutraliser. It attracts prosperity and success. It energises the mental processes and promotes stamina. It may initiate prophetic dreaming. Dark orange, Brown facilitates a positive outcome in legal matters. Orange is the colour ascribed to Sunday (mental and physical action) Tuesday (physical endeavour) and Wednesday (mental prowess); in addition to the astrological sign Leo. PINK influences the emotions and aids relationships, especially of a romantic kind. It is beneficial for healing of the emotions. Pink is a colour ascribed to Friday, Venus and the astrological sign Taurus. PURPLE facilitates psychic development and communication with higher realms and beings, as well providing insight. It is a powerful tool in attracting chosen outcomes and desires. It aids mastery, power and ambition and brings positive outcomes in legal matters. Purple is the colour ascribed to Thursday and the astrological sign Sagittarius. RED is the colour associated with intense physical emotions such as courage and strength as well as anger, hate and lust. Due to the intense energies of Red, use it with caution and never if you are unsure. Pink, as a diluted form of Red is considered to be a safer option. Red is a colour ascribed to Tuesday and the astrological signs Scorpio and Aries. WHITE has the highest frequency and consciousness. Use White for protection, purifying, healing, and balancing. In addition, this colour may be used for children and birth of any kind. White may be used as a substitute for any other colour. White is a colour ascribed to Monday and the astrological sign Cancer. YELLOW is the colour of knowledge, clear thinking, concentration and memory. It aids healing and attracts positive energies. Yellow is a colour ascribed to Wednesday, Mercury and the astrological sign Virgo.