:green_candle: WITCH CHALLENGE - Colorful Candle Magick

[BryWisteria]

Merry meet,

Thank you once again to all those who joined in for the previous Witch Challenge - The Thinning Veil

With the sabbat behind us, we continue toward the solstice. Let’s light the way forward - it’s time to bring out your candles in all their glorious colors!

The theme for this challenge is…

Colorful Candle Magick

From various ingredients to phases of the moon, elemental influences, Zodiac energies, and more - there are so many influences a witch can weave into their spell. These influences (often called correspondences) can strengthen a spell, quicken its outcome, or help it reach its intended recipient, to name just a few benefits. Color magick is the art of drawing on the magickal correspondences of a color. One of the easiest ways to draw on the power of a color in a spell is by using a colored candle

From green candles that boost prosperity to golden candles that encourage success, universal white candles to protective black - every candle color has its own energy and uses. This challenge calls on you to explore colored candle magick. Whether you hit the books, get casting, or light up some magickal theroy, feel free to choose a color that calls to you!

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This challenge is about colorful candle magick - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you. So are you ready? Because it’s…

CHALLENGE TIME!

From Spells8: Candle Flame Meanings

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Candles of All Colors

This challenge is about candle magick - as always, feel free to explore the theme in a way that aligns with you and your unique practice.

Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few suggested spells and other ways in which a witch might approach this challenge.

Please make sure you are logged into your Spells8 Account so you can view all of the resources shared!

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Studying Color Correspondences

Spells8 Candle Magick 101: Candle Color Meaning Chart

Free Spells8 Candle Color Printable Page

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Colored Candle Magick & Meditations

White Candle Spell Collection

Black Candles: Spells & Meditation

Red Candles: Spells & Meditation

Pink Candles: Spells & Meditation

Yellow Candles: Spells & Meditation

Blue Candles: Spells & Meditation

Light Blue Candles: Spells & Meditation

Green Candles: Spells & Meditation

Purple Candles: Spells & Meditation

Orange Candles: Spells & Meditation

Brown Candles: Spells & Meditation

Gold Candles: Spells & Meditation

Gray Candles: Spells & Meditation

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…And More!

The suggestions above are just a few ideas to help kickstart your creativity. If you feel called to explore the challenge theme in another way, you are welcome to do so.

🕯️ Candle Magic 101: How to Dress a Candle, Witchcraft, Rituals & Spells with Magic Candles

Video by Spells8: Candle Magick 101

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How to Join the Challenge

In order for your entry to be counted, all you have to do is write/share about your experience and label it as your challenge entry. There is a lot of chatting here (which is awesome- chatting and discussion are very welcome!) so please clearly write that it is your entry so I know to count it!

Where Do I Share My Entry?

Click here to learn where to share your challenge entry

You are welcome to post it right here- just click “reply” to this post and write your experience in the text box that pops up!

Alternatively, you could create a new post in the forum (this is good for when you have a lot to share and/or would like to discuss aspects of your entry not related to the current theme)

Note: If you do choose to create a new thread, please add the “challenge-entry” tag and/or add a hyperlink back to this post so that it can be easily found- thank you!

Click here for a note for our lovely lurkers

Everyone is welcome to join the challenge. For those who would like the challenge prizes, please know that you will need to share your experience if you want to receive a prize and a public shout-out.

Don’t feel comfortable sharing? No fear! For lurkers and those who are shy, it is absolutely okay to follow along with the challenge on the sidelines. At the end of the day, these challenges are here to help you help yourself by expanding and enhancing your personal magickal practice. I hope they can be helpful for you!

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Deadline

This challenge will close in 13 DAYS

To join in, please share your experience by:

Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2025-11-18T12:00:00Z

(Note that the time zone is ET- if you don’t see your time displayed above, you can use this time zone calculator to check for your time zone!)

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Prizes

For their efforts, all participants will receive a special shout-out and a small prize!

Acknowledgments will be given in a Props and Presents Post that will appear in the forums the day the challenge closes.

After the challenge closes, you are still very welcome to post but please be aware that no additional prizes will be given. This discussion will remain open for about a week after the challenge finishes.

From Spells8: White Candle Lighthouse Spell

A warm reminder that the challenges are designed to be very open- everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that honors and reflects their unique practice

If you’re not sure whether or not something is acceptable to post, please double-check with the Forum FAQ and/or reach out to your friendly Moderator Team.

And for those new to challenges- welcome! Know that the goal of these activities is to help you further diversify and strengthen your abilities and to bring together the Spells8 forum family to inspire and support one another in creative ways

From Spells8: Silver Candle Spell for a Positive Message

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Candlelight resembles moon and sun
Warming a space with joy and fun
A spark of magick in every small fire
With a color to capture every desire

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Blessed be!

CHALLENGE BAGDE POLL:

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[Artemisia]

Challenge Entry - Colorful Candle Magick

I took advantage of a cat-free moment to do some candle magick. I chose to do a red candle for action and energy. Looking around, I selected items that I felt fit the purpose - a toy horse, tiger’s eye, citrine, and the rune Kenaz (translation = torch).

Red Candle Spells: Root Chakra + Fire Element in Action

Perfect way to motivate myself for the day

[BryWisteria]

@Artemisia

I selected items that I felt fit the purpose - a toy horse, tiger’s eye, citrine, and the rune Kenaz

Love this! And extra love to the toy horse - was he perhaps part of a carousel at some point? He looks ready to leap into the air and take flight. A great addition to a red candle ritual for action!

Beautiful spellwork, may it bless you with a burst of energy and motivation!

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And I knew I forgot something important on Wednesday, but my mind was on packing the suitcase. I forgot the badge poll! Apologies, I’ve got it up now

Please feel free to share your thoughts and pick the challenge badge you like best!

CHALLENGE BAGDE POLL:

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Blessed be!

[Artemisia]

@BryWisteria

toy horse - was he perhaps part of a carousel at some point?

I’m glad you asked!

Non-challenge related info on the toy horse

I (of course) found him on one of my recent runs and carried him home. I assumed it was a carousel horse as well, so I thought I’d look online to confirm it. Turns out it looks like it’s from a Cowboys and Indians (Native Americans) series from Elastolin. The “horses were part of a range of toy figures, often associated with military (cavalry) or cowboy sets. They were made in Germany by the company Hausser-Elastolin and later by Preiser. Material: The black horses are made of either painted plastic (post-1960s) or the older, more collectible composition material (sawdust and glue mixture from the 1930s-1950s).”

Given the feathers on his halter, I’m guessing he’s one of the Native American horses, perhaps minus his rider.

[georgia]

Challenge Entry

It has become rather difficult to get colored tea lights, lately. I used to find them at the Dollar store once in a while, but with the local economy crash, they are refusing to carry many of the products I used to enjoy.

Once in a while, I’d even find colored tea lights at the local thrift stores. Instead, they are now buying white Walmart sets, splitting them in two or three and selling the splits for the full price. I’ll stick with getting the 100 white Walmart sets at Walmart, thanks.

That said, I did quite enjoy buying and burning elemental colors, when I could find them. Sometimes, the scents didn’t mix well, but it was an adventure to see what the place would smell like after burning a set. The apple ones often contained a bit of cinnamon for enhancement and manifestation. When I could find colored tea lights, I would save them for special occasions- holidays and time near the end of winter when I’d get tired of the same old same old. The colors and scents brought a bit of interest and novelty to my practice just before I had to stop burning for the hot days of summer.

[Phoenix_Fire]

Challenge entry

Lately I’ve been working on starting my business up cantered around creative expression and holistic wellbeing etc. Ive been working on both skills and practical buisness sides and working on managing my health at the same time and work through some challenges. I had a orange scented candle that id started lighting which I felt was helping to bring creative and positive energy and emotional healing as well as putting me in a mindset that I can do this despite the challenges. This candle was the same as the candle id used in the past as my phoenix candle which celebrated rising from the ashes after tragedy. Its a reminder that no matter what life throws at me, challenges I face or obstacles in my way that even in the darkest of places the embers of passion and life can be found and reignited into a new life. Just like a camp fire that’s burnt down and looks like its died completely ..if you dig beneath the surface the embers below can be found and there is still hope for the fire to be reborn.. just like a phoenix that rises from the ashes. Its been an encouragement to look up at the candle and be reminded even when life feels like uts burying me under the weight of the struggles trying to push through..its darkest right before the dawn. The message I get from this is not to give up no matter how dark things feel because the sun will rise again to enter in a new day, new chapter..

[leo]

I had family over for my birthday celebration and before the cake we did a Home Blessing Ritual. We have been remodeling our home and added a few additions including an upstairs apartment and a great room/kitchen. Its taken about a year and is mostly done. With the holidays coming I wanted to bless our home.

I used a white candle and a light blue candles , incense and herbs (mugwort, sage rosemary, sweetgrass and bay.) White candle for protection and healing. Light Blue candle for Peace, Family Unity, Devotion and Inspiration.

Gathered us and lit the candles (explained the significance of the candle colors). We meditated for a few minutes and asked all to close eyes and envision the candles light growing larger and larger to envelope our whole home and property. Then did a simple circle of protection spell, followed with this House Blessing Prayer…

“Touch the lintel and touch the wall,
Nothing but blessings here befall!
Bless the candle that stands by itself,
Bless the book on the mantle shelf,
Bless the pillow for the tired head,
Bless the hearth and the light shed.
Friends who tarry here, let them know
A three fold blessing before they go.
Sleep for weariness
peace for sorrow
Faith in yesterday and tomorrow.
Friends who go from here, let them bear
The blessing of hope, wherever they fare.
Lintel and windows, sill and wall,
Nothing but good, this place befall.

So may it be!”

I then smudged the whole house, all the doors and windows of every room, my nephew helped to do the second floor.

Then we gathered for a hug and left the candles to burn out. I didn’t close the circle because I wanted to keep the energy and protection we made. Hope that is right, it felt like the right thing to do.

Blessings.

Leo.

[stephanieanne76]

Challenge Entry

Blue candles are my favorite candles to burn. To me, blue candles embody serenity, intuition, and spiritual communication. They bridge the mind and the heart. Blue candles soothe turbulent emotions while inviting clarity and truth. They are especially potent for spells involving peace, protection, emotional healing, dreamwork, psychic insight, and divine communication. For the full moon we just had, I created a mini ritual to do at my altar. I forgot to take pictures, but I did have ChatGPT help me create an image for it. I titled it “Speak True Under the Blue.” I’ve posted the image and ritual below. I also looked up the magickal correspondences for blue candles, and their elemental influence. This was a fun challenge, and it really made me appreciate blue candles even more!

Mini Ritual Idea: “Speak True Under the Blue”

1. On a First Quarter or Full Moon, set a blue candle on your altar.

2. Surround it with water symbols — seashells, a chalice, or a small mirror.

3. Write your truth or desire for clarity on blue or white paper.

4. Speak your words aloud, then safely burn the paper in the candle flame.

5. Visualize a wave of blue light surrounding your throat and heart — opening you to honest, compassionate expression.

Magickal Correspondences for Blue Candles

Aspect	Correspondence
Element	Water
Planet	Jupiter
Zodiac	Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Chakra	Throat (Communication, Truth)
Crystals	Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate
Herbs/Oils	Lavender, Chamomile, Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense
Intentions	Calm, Healing, Wisdom, Truth, Peace, Spiritual Insight

Blue is aligned with the Element of Water, representing emotions, intuition, dreams, and healing. I keep my moon water in a glass jar with a bright blue glass lid. I listen to ocean waves all the time to put myself to sleep.

To deepen your practice:

• Place your candle near a bowl of moon-charged water or seashells.

• Whisper your intention into the flame as though speaking to the tides — ask the element of Water to carry your message to the unseen currents of energy.

• Visualize waves washing away emotional clutter, leaving clarity and compassion in their wake.

Blessed Be loves!

[Greenbriar]

Challenge Entry

A lot of my practice is geared toward grounding and stability, so brown is my chosen candle color for this challenge.

I worked with Co-Pilot to write a simple ritual

(The candle is brown-ish, although it looks pink in this light)

This short candle ritual is designed to help you ground yourself and invite a sense of inner peace, no matter where you are or how much time you have. All you need is a candle and a quiet moment.

In addition to the candle, I selected my obsidian raven, and bloodstone and jasper points.

What You Need

• One candle (any color, though white, green, or brown are especially calming)

• Matches or a lighter

• A quiet, comfortable space

The Ritual Steps

1. Set Your Space: Find a peaceful spot where you won’t be disturbed. Sit comfortably with the candle in front of you.

2. Light the Candle: As you light the candle, take a slow, deep breath. Watch the flame and let your attention settle on its gentle, steady glow.

3. Ground Yourself: Place your feet flat on the floor. Imagine roots extending from the bottoms of your feet deep into the earth, anchoring and supporting you.

4. Focus on Your Breath: Take several slow, deep breaths. With each inhale, imagine drawing in calm and peace. With each exhale, release tension and worries.

5. Set an Intention: Silently or aloud, say: “I am grounded, I am peaceful, I am present.” Repeat it as many times as feels right.

6. Close the Ritual: When you feel ready, thank yourself for this moment of care. Gently blow out the candle, imagining the light of peace staying with you throughout your day.

Aftercare

Take a moment to notice how you feel. Carry the sense of grounding and peace with you, returning to this ritual whenever you need to reset and reconnect with yourself.

[TheMuslimWitch]

Challenge Entry- Colourful Candle Magick @TheMuslimWitch

For my challenge entry i want to share my colourful candle collection in which I use with the daily ritual each day I do so:

In addition, I use many white candles for my deities and also as you can see in the picture, occasionally gold and silver.

I have also recently shared my colourful candle collection for spells too which I am yet to use:

[BryWisteria]

One week to go!

Thank you to everyone who has lit the way through the early days of November and brightened the space with colorful spellwork - it’s been a delight reading the entries shared so far

For those still pondering about the theme, rest assured that plenty of time remains on the challenge clock. There is one more week until this challenge closes.

Looking forward to reading your entries!

Blessed be and happy candle magick

[Feathertip]

CHALLENGE ENTRY - Colorful Candle Magick

I chose a green candle for this Challenge. Green represents the Earth element and spiritual grounding.

My setup:

Backstory:
The little stone pieces in the photo are carved stone amulets that I have had with me for 30 years. Last spring, I realized I had somehow misplaced them - and I’ve been hunting for them ever since, all over the house. On Tuesday, 11-11-25, while searching again in my art room, I had a strange vision or sense of opening a narrow drawer. The only drawers in the art room belong to the 3-drawer wooden storage box that holds my oil pastels. I walked over and without thinking, pulled out the bottom drawer - and there they were. I had such a feeling of relief and peace. I still have no recollection of putting them there.

Here, they fit the green candle’s purpose. The Bear symbolizes connection to the Earth, protection and inner strength. The Wolf symbolizes feminine wisdom and the ability to reconnect with the wild essence within. The Snake, in both Eastern and Yogic traditions, symbolizes deep coiled energy at the base of the spine known as Kundalini - divine feminine energy.

In the back I put a couple of acorns from a recent walk - always a touchstone for connecting to the Earth. The brass candle snuffer was a gift from long ago. The cloth was woven by my mother on her loom.

I lit my candle and meditated, feeling calm, connected, and secure. I’m so grateful to have my little stone friends back! This alone, happening when it did on 11-11, feels like magick! When I finished my meditation, I extinguished the candle.

[Greenbriar]

How wonderful that you found the stone amulets! They are lovely, and to find them like that, on 11/11 was definitely a magical sign!

[Feathertip]

Thank you! It was kind of amazing. Finding anything that you’ve given up as lost is a great feeling - and these are so special to me. 11-11 turned magickal in an instant!

[Medea]

Weekly Witchy Challenge ENTRY - Colored Candles and Magick

For this week’s Challenge, I have decided to use the Black Candle when working with the Deities: Hecate.

According to the Witchy River Mom: (Leboeuf. Market Street Candles, 2025) When working with Hecate, the Ancient Goddess associated with magic, crossroads, and the night, candle color plays a significant symbolic role in ritual and devotional practices. The choice of candle color can enhance the connection to her energies and invoke specific aspects of her divine nature.
“Candles are powerful tools in both witchcraft and pagan rituals. They are used to amplify intentions, set the mood for rituals, and connect with specific energies. Each color carries unique vibrations and symbolic meanings, making them essential for spell work, meditation, and divination. Here’s a candle color guide to assist you in your spell crafting.” (Marissa, Jan.20, 2025)
Below is a breakdown of Hekate and a Black Candle: (Marissa, Jan.20, 2025)

Symbolism: Banishing, protection, transformation, grounding Often used for:
• Breaking hexes or curses
• Releasing negativity or toxic influences
• Shadow work or diving into the subconscious
• Strengthening boundaries and shielding from harm
Associated Deities: Hecate, Kali, Anubis
Zodiac/Planet: Capricorn, Saturn
Crystals: Obsidian, black tourmaline Here are the primary candle colors traditionally used for Hecate and their associated meanings:

Black: The most common color linked to Hecate, black symbolizes mystery, protection, the unknown, and the night. It represents her role as a guardian of the liminal spaces and the underworld.
Below are a few ways to use the Black Candle Ritual that will resonate with The Goddess Hekate:
Practical Tips for Candle Rituals Dedicated to Hecate
To maximize the effectiveness of candle rituals honoring Hecate, consider the following expert tips:
⦁ Place the candle at a crossroads or in a space symbolizing liminality, as Hecate is the guardian of thresholds.
⦁ Use a tripod candle holder if possible, representing her triple goddess aspect.
⦁ Light the candle with a match or wooden stick to maintain purity of flame.
⦁ Focus on the flame while stating your invocation or intention clearly and confidently.
⦁ Keep the candle burning for the duration of your meditation or spell; if it must be extinguished, do so respectfully, ideally by snuffing rather than blowing it out.
⦁ Dispose of candle remnants in a way that honors the goddess—burying the wax near a tree or at a crossroads is traditional

How to Choose the Right Candle Color for Your Hecate Ritual
Selecting the appropriate candle color for a Hecate ritual depends on multiple factors, including your specific intention, the nature of your working, and your personal connection to the goddess. Here are some guidelines to help make an informed choice:
Define your primary goal: Are you seeking protection, empowerment, guidance, or insight? Clarifying your aim will narrow down which color resonates most strongly.
Consider the phase of the moon: Hecate is closely linked to lunar cycles, especially the new and dark moons. For banishing or protection work, black or red candles under the dark moon might be effective, while white or purple candles align well with waxing moon phases for growth and enlightenment.
Align with the element: Fire is a common element in Hecate worship, so red or black candles are often favored, but air (yellow) and water (blue) colors can be appropriate depending on the ritual focus. Trust your intuition: Sometimes the best candle color is the one that “feels” right. Intuitive connection can be a powerful guide in magical practices.

Learning this information on Magick and Candles has shown me the importance of the connection that they have with the deities and how to properly use them during the rituals.

Source

Market Street Candles Mary Leboeuf. Market Street Candles, 2025
https://witchyrivermom.com/2025/01/20/candle-color-guide-a-cheat-sheet-for-spellcrafting/**strong text**

[Jeannie1]

Madea
Hail Hecate​:fire:
Torchbearer

@Medea

Black: The most common color linked to Hecate, black symbolizes mystery, protection, the unknown, and the night.

So much insight thank you, love your post!!!I love making candles! I really like the tin can! There’s so much to a candle I really just need to start lighting the way and being a torchbearerarer! It’s just not a candle she’s right!!

The Holy Darkness is dedicated for Hecate and black is like the void!!
Release Release Release
Nothing, no judgment, just limitlessness
Descending down to the cave Nov 16 Holy Darkness
Black is so very powerful!

Jeannie

[BryWisteria]

This is the last day to join the challenge

Thank you to everyone who has shared their colorful candle magick so far! This is a heads up that the challenge is approaching its end. It will close to entries tomorrow: Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 AM ET (Eastern US Time)

If you haven’t already shared an entry with the coven but would like to join in, this is your friendly reminder that you still have time left to do so.

Also, please don’t forget to vote for your favorite award badge if you haven’t already. Thank you!

Blessed Be

[Medea]

Thank you so much, Jeannie. I hope all is well with you. I can’t believe I actually got a challenge done and posted, just when I thought my life was quieting down … bam! Silly me, lol.

Stay safe at all times!

MOTE IT BE
Medea

[BryWisteria]

~ This challenge is now CLOSED ~

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Great job to everyone who shared an entry! A Props and Presents post will soon appear with shout-outs and prize details for everyone who submitted. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forum.

Thanks again for joining in the challenge!