Function
Spell candles are candles that are used in the performance of magical spells. A candle spell can be a simple wish spoken out loud when the candle is lit or an elaborate ritual conducted under the light of the full moon. Candles help the spell-caster to focus on her intention, and magical practitioners believe they have inherent power to bring about desired results.
Color
Color is an important ingredient in the spell candle's success because each color is believed to have its own meaning and vibration. Pink candles are used in spells to create harmony and reconciliation. Green candles promote healing, fertility and abundance. Casting a love spell or spicing up a sex life calls for red candles.
Types
Spell candles come in all shapes and sizes. Some are marketed as spell candles simply on the basis of their color, while others have been anointed with mystical lotions and potions and charged with magical vibrations. Someone making spell candles to promote positive thinking, for example, might anoint them with sage because it is believed to dispel negative energy. Male and female shaped candles are sometimes used to cast love spells, or a candle might contain zodiac symbols that complement someone's birth sign, to make the spell more effective.
Spells
A number of candles come complete with readymade spells, although someone on a budget can use ordinary store bought candles and download a spell from the Internet. Pillar candles, because of their longevity, are useful for spells that are cast over several days. Some written spells must be consumed by the candle after the incantation is complete, while others simply require that you sit and look into the flame while reading the spell out loud.