I have a question. I have heard somewhere that when you are confused about which color of candle to use it is best to use a plain white candle. Is this true? – Linda, TN

Hi Linda,

Yes indeed, this is true. The reason you should always consider using white when “in a pinch” because white is the reflection of all colors, just as black is the absorption of all colors.

Using white candles comes from the ancient times when candles were made of sheep tallow and a creamy off white color. Old conjurers would roll the candle in oil and herbs to power the candle for whatever intention you wanted it to be used for and the adding of color to candles began in the late 60′s or early 70′s.

When in doubt about colors of wax candles to use for your candle spells, please click here for this category on the Free Candle Spells site.

So, if something comes up and you cannot make it to the candle shop, getting a 7-day “novena” vigil candle form your local grocer will work just as fine, as long as you have a good petition written and a good quality oil like the ones offered at Lucky 13 Clover Spiritual Supply

Thanks for the good question!

J.

Hello,

I have been reading your posts here for about a year and recently I went to a local tarot reader and she suggested that I use a red candle and rose petals to bring someone I want to know to me for a love affair. I have been reading that you suggest pink candles. Why would she suggest red candle and why do you suggest using pink candles. I am confused about which to use.

Thank you

Sharon

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Sharon,

I can certainly understand your confusion and I will try to second guess why that person suggested red candles.

When using red candles for love spells, it is important that you don’t go ‘overboard’ with using them. Consider the color red. What does it say to you? How does society use the color red in symbolism? Red is an energy color and is considered “hot”. Red demands immediate attention but is also a cautionary color. Why do you think stop signs are red? Why is it that the girl in the red dress gets all they guys attention in a room? Because looking at the color red stimulates us into action.

Your reader may have suggested using red and intended to tell you to use it at the beginning of the love spell. It is certainly not a good idea to use it over the course of a relationship, unless all you want is a “wham, bam, thank you ma’am”. Old time hoodoo, conjure and root workers know that the underlying energy of a red candle runs “hot” and will burn up a relationship fast if the intention is for a long-lasting, loving relationship. Now, I am not going to discredit those who burn a red candle for a “quickie” or a friends-with-benefits type of meeting – that is for the individual to decide and maybe their lives need just that – a brief affair that is merely physical. If you are seeking a long-term relationship, then use pink.

Pink candles are the combination of the ‘heat’ of the red wax and the ‘cool’ of white for blessing, purity, sanctity and knowledge. This combination brings romance, affection and calmness to a relationship and this is why it should be suggested that  you use pink for this type of relationship. Now, you might begin with a red candle for the first week, then once you have got his attention, change to pink. You may also want to consider using a red and pink together, so he has enough sexual tension that keeps him interested on you but still sees you in a more romantic and less sexual way. As your relationship continues or after you have been a couple for some time, using a red candle once in a while to “get the juices going” again is also a good thing.

This is the reason that I came up with the Saint Jude Pink Love Candle so that you can attract the perfect type of man or woman for you.

You might want to contact your reader again and ask her to delve deeper into explanation as to why she suggested red candles and if she had any intention to change to another color once you got this young man’s attention.

Good Luck and thanks for reading!

J.

Dear Jacqueline,

I LOVE your website! But I have a dilemma. How do I bury something at the Crossroads in New York City? I find it absolutely impossible to do this without someone seeing me. Any ideas?

Jasmine

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Thank you for the kind words. I am sure that in a large city like New York or even San Francisco, there are many more people doing much stranger acts in public than digging in dirt BUT I can understand that you might be a bit perplex and queasy about doing it. Here are some ideas:

A four way stop with any stop sign can be considered a crossroads. A three way stop, but not a “T” intersection but where one road goes off in more of a “Y” intersection is good enough for a crossroads. This “three way” is a place for the Brazilian Sarabanda love spell that I have heard about, but not used.

For spells that attract and bring things to your door like love, luck and money, then use a potted plant, like a fern or juniper in a large plastic pot or container at your front door is sufficient enough to bury something “at your door”. This could either be in the hallway right outside your door or in the foyer or lobby of the apartment building. Tell the Super that you are celebrating Spring, Earth Day, your Birthday, Anniversary of someone or just want to make the other tenants smile.You can also use to small area that you may find where the steps meets the building or even that small patch of dirt like a planter box between the sidewalk and the curb where the City planted some tree. All you need to do is just dig a small hole right next to the tree trunk and leave your attraction charm there.

Good Question and I hope this helps!

J.