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Spell Candles Might Just Be The Only Solution To This Heinous Year

by Emily Popp
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If you’ve never dabbled in spell candles, now may be the perfect time. These days we’re all searching for some kind of comfort or anything that could bring good vibrations into our lives. Candles, magical or not, are a source of self-care and relaxation.

So what makes a candle a “spell candle”? Candle magic is an ancient practice with a very long history. It’s not quite as simple as lighting a candle and making a wish, birthday cake style. The idea of a spell candle is that different colored candles have different meanings, and when you “dress” the candle (etch in a symbol or douse it in oil) and then visualize your intention or goal, the candle takes on new potential power.

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And while candle magic has its own storied history, don’t be intimidated if it’s not a subject you know much about. You can still buy a pre-made spell candle without going through the whole rigmarole of making and “dressing” a candle yourself. And whether these candles bring instant love, good fortune, abundance and luck or not is sort of beside the point; lighting a candle and visualizing your goal can be a meditative experience, and at the very least the warm glow and scent of a candle is always comforting. They also make great gifts for someone going through a difficult time or transitional period and may need a little extra candle magic.

Pro tip: For maximum “magical results,” do not blow the candle out like you typically would. Instead snuff it out. This apparently heightens its natural powers.

Below, we pulled together our top picks for the best spell candles for beginners.

Indio Products Road Opener Candle
$17.98
Birthdate October 31st Scorpio Candle

Birthdate candles have a customized astrological reading based on your birthday on the back of each candle. And every day of the calendar year has its own distinct scent handcrafted to match the recipient’s spirit, so it makes a really thoughtful and personalized birthday gift. It’s perfect for any astrology-lover in your social circle.

$38
Woodlands Beauty Prosperity Candle

This prosperity candle is blended with marigold, peppermint, sunflower petals and rosewood and it’s meant to represent the energy of the sun. It’s believed that solar energy promotes movement, motivation and prosperity.

$26
Printfresh Spellbound Candle

This patchouli and pine-scented candle is meant to evoke passion, while also cleansing the space and reducing negative energy. It’s a great “all purpose” candle if you’re just dipping your toes into spell candle territory.

$42
NewMoonBeginnings Protection Candle

The black tourmaline crystals in this protection candle are meant to absorb negativity and shield your space from unwanted energy. It makes the perfect housewarming gift for anyone moving into a new home.

$14.71

Love Spell Candles

Art of the Root Love and Attraction Candle
$14
House of Intuition Love Come to Me Magic Candle

House of Intuition is famous for its spell candles, and their “Love Come to Me” candle is meant to attract your soul mate and heighten romance and sensual pleasure. When the candle is burned through, you’ll find a crystal at the bottom that will be “super-charged with your love intention.”

$18
Magic Hour Astrology Love Candle

This candle is meant to invite all types of love into your life: romance, friendship, self-love, etc. It’s infused with wild rose petals and charged with a rose quartz gemstone. Light the candle and visualize the specific type of love you’d like to manifest.

$24
Anita Apothecary Self-Love Candle

Without self-love it’s difficult to invite any other type of love into our world. Self-acceptance is the bedrock foundation of all forms of love. This candle declares “you are powerful, beautiful, brilliant and brave” and it makes a great gift for any woman—mother, sister, friend, partner—in your life.

$15.95

Money Candle

Crystal Journey Money Candle
$14.12

Spell Candle Color Meanings

Chime Candles Assorted Color Candles For Spells
$21.99

RED: Love, lust, passion

ORANGE: Creativity, confidence YELLOW: Career, networking, focus GREEN: Money, prosperity, luck BLUE: Emotional healing, peace of mind PURPLE: Wisdom, spiritual awareness PINK: Friendship, joy, self-love WHITE: Truth, purity BLACK: Protection, safety

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Art of the Root Love and Attraction Candle

Out of all the types of magic candles out there, love spell candles are unsurprisingly the most popular. This Art of the Root “Love and Attraction” candle is infused with real herbs and smells of rose, lavender and lilac. So whether it attracts your true love or not, your home will definitely smell fabulous.

$14
House of Intuition Love Come to Me Magic Candle

House of Intuition is famous for its spell candles, and their “Love Come to Me” candle is meant to attract your soul mate and heighten romance and sensual pleasure. When the candle is burned through, you’ll find a crystal at the bottom that will be “super-charged with your love intention.”

$18
Magic Hour Astrology Love Candle

This candle is meant to invite all types of love into your life: romance, friendship, self-love, etc. It’s infused with wild rose petals and charged with a rose quartz gemstone. Light the candle and visualize the specific type of love you’d like to manifest.

$24
Anita Apothecary Self-Love Candle

Without self-love it’s difficult to invite any other type of love into our world. Self-acceptance is the bedrock foundation of all forms of love. This candle declares “you are powerful, beautiful, brilliant and brave” and it makes a great gift for any woman—mother, sister, friend, partner—in your life.

$15.95
Crystal Journey Money Candle

We could all use a money candle, right? This clove, cinnamon and nutmeg-scented candle is meant to enhance wealth and financial gain. Light it before applying to that new job or while working on your passion project that you wish was more lucrative.

$14.12
Indio Products Road Opener Candle

If you’re feeling “blocked” in any area of your life, light this road opener candle to broaden your horizons and unlock your inner potential. Whether it’s a new apartment or a new career opportunity you’re hoping for, this candle is designed to open new paths.

$17.98
Woodlands Beauty Prosperity Candle

This prosperity candle is blended with marigold, peppermint, sunflower petals and rosewood and it’s meant to represent the energy of the sun. It’s believed that solar energy promotes movement, motivation and prosperity.

$26
Printfresh Spellbound Candle

This patchouli and pine-scented candle is meant to evoke passion, while also cleansing the space and reducing negative energy. It’s a great “all purpose” candle if you’re just dipping your toes into spell candle territory.

$42
Birthdate October 31st Scorpio Candle

Birthdate candles have a customized astrological reading based on your birthday on the back of each candle. And every day of the calendar year has its own distinct scent handcrafted to match the recipient’s spirit, so it makes a really thoughtful and personalized birthday gift. It’s perfect for any astrology-lover in your social circle.

$38
NewMoonBeginnings Protection Candle

The black tourmaline crystals in this protection candle are meant to absorb negativity and shield your space from unwanted energy. It makes the perfect housewarming gift for anyone moving into a new home.

$14.71
Chime Candles Assorted Color Candles For Spells

This pack of colored ritual candles comes with 100 unscented, assorted colored candles and has a 5-star average rating on Amazon. Choose the color that best suits your particular “intention” or the desire you want to manifest. Below we’ve listed the spell candle color meanings:

$21.99

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