Color has an inherent energy. This has been scientifically proven. These individulal energies are useful in spellcasting. One of the most basic ways to use color symbolism in magick is to select candles of the color appropriate to your purpose. The power of color may be added at any point in rituals and spells to enhance the symbolism, and thus the power of the spell.

For as many magical systems that exist, there are methods of selecting candle colors. Color correspondences in Southern Rootwork and Conjure are not always the same as those in European-based magical systems. Color in the African Diaspora are more related to the prefrences of Spirits instead of plantery influences. For instance, when working with the Orisha Yemaya for love, you will use a candle in one of her colors (like blue) instead of a red love candle.

You need to make some decisions on what makes sense to you before deciding the color of your candles. Do you feel that astrological influences are the most effective means of magic? Or do you rely on a certain or Spirit to work for you? Do you think that certain colors govern certain arenas of life? There is no right or wrong answer here - only what makes most sense to you.

COLOR ACCORDING TO AGRIPPA

If you read the article on Days of the Week and their influences, you are already familar with the occult writer Agrippa. He certainly had strong feelings about color associations as they related to plantary energies. His list of color corrspondences are found below. If you work with planetaries and their energies, this is a good chart to follow:

COLOR IN SOUTEHRN MAGICK AND ROOTWORK

If you read the article on Days of the Week and their influences, you are already familar with the occult writer Agrippa. He certainly had strong feelings about color associations as they related to plantary energies. His list of color corrspondences are found below. If you work with planetaries and their energies, this is a good chart to follow:

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