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What Do Purple Candles Mean? Plus, How to Use Them In Magick Spells

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Unlock the power of purple candles to achieve your spiritual goals

Co-authored by Bailey Cho Reviewed by Jason Zuk

Last Updated: December 20, 2023 Fact Checked

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Meaning

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Purple Candle Uses by Color

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Correspondences (Planets, Zodiac, Day, & More)

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When to Burn a Purple Candle

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Performing a Purple Candle Spell

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Examples of Spells

Purple candles are believed to improve your spiritual awareness and mystical knowledge, helping you access higher consciousness. They possess powerful energies that can be harnessed in candle rituals, whether you want to attract luck, wealth, or enlightenment. In this article, we'll teach you all about the spiritual powers of purple candles, including what they symbolize, the significance of different hues, and how to perform the perfect candle spell.

Things You Should Know

Purple candles signify psychic power, mystical knowledge, and spiritual growth and awareness.
Use dark purple candles to foretell the future, light purple candles to promote healing and compassion, and burgundy candles to increase passion and motivation in your life.
To perform a purple candle spell, set an intention, dress your candle in oil, and chant your intentions aloud as you light your candle to amplify its magick.

Section 1 of 6:

What do purple candles mean?

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Psychic power and spiritual awareness Many people believe that purple candles open up the third eye and crown chakras, expanding your intuition and mystical knowledge. If you’re trying to grow spiritually , light a purple candle to connect to your spirit guides, access higher consciousness, and protect yourself from evil. ^{[1]
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- In Catholicism, purple candles are lit during Advent and Lent to symbolize penance. People typically pray , fast , or give alms to show their devotion to God . ^{[2]
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Purple Candle Uses by Color

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- All purple candles are used to improve spiritual awareness, divination, intuition, visualization, manifestation, creativity, prosperity, tranquility, emotional balance, psychic development, and astral travel, plus uncover mystical knowledge and protect yourself from injustice. ^{[3]
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- Light purple candles are used to promote healing, compassion, blessings, and witchcraft, plus connect with your Higher Self and achieve enlightenment . ^{[4]
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- Medium purple candles are used to improve divination and astral workings, plus promote good luck, wisdom, success, and justice (Jupiter magick).
- Dark purple candles are used for scrying, divining, and clairvoyance (foretelling the future), plus promoting ambition, success, and taking risks. ^{[5]
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- Burgundy candles are used to improve passion, strength, motivation, energy, and manifestation. ^{[6]
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Purple Candle Correspondences

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- Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Moon
- Deities: Zeus, Jove, Hecate, Dionysus, Bacchus, Athena, Shiva, Odin, Oya
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius ^{[7]
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- Tarot card: Temperance
- Numerology: 7 and 8
- Chakras: Third eye and crown ^{[8]
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- Angel: Zadkiel (Angel of Mercy) ^{[9]
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- Day: Thursday
- Candle pairings: Yellow, orange, and green candles

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When to Burn a Purple Candle

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Thursdays, on a Full or New Moon Purple candles draw most of their energy from Jupiter, which is connected to Thursdays, so burn a candle on this day if you need extra luck or spiritual guidance. ^{[10]
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- Alternatively, perform a purple candle ritual on Mondays to activate the third eye chakra and tap into your psychic abilities.

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How to Perform a Purple Candle Spell

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Use smoke or sage incense to clear the energy in the room. ^{[11]
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Dress your candle with essential oils, herbs, and crystals. Coat your hands with a few drops of oil, then dress your candle from top to bottom. When your candle is evenly coated, dust dried herbs near the base. If you like, place your candle next to a crystal that meets your goals. ^{[12]
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- Complementary oils: Clary sage (for vivid dreams and relaxation), lavender (for spiritual protection), peppermint (for grounding and cleansing), ylang-ylang (for spiritual awakening), frankincense (for calmness)
- Complementary gemstones: Amethyst (for spiritual awareness and intuition), lepidolite (for emotional balance), sugilite (for positive energy), lapis lazuli (for clarity and wisdom), ruby (for energy and creativity), black onyx (for healing and protection)
- Complementary herbs: Lavender (for healing and cleansing), orris root (for success), star anise and bay leaf (for psychic vision), jasmine (for lucid dreaming), Palo Santo (for meditation and spiritual growth), mandrake root (for protection)
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Come up with a song about what you want to attract, or repeat the same statement over and over. Light the wick of your candle, then close your eyes and visualize your ideal future. Repeat the spell aloud to solidify your intentions. ^{[13]
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Read the flame, then blow out your candle. Different movements and sounds can tell you whether your spell has been performed successfully, so look at your candle for one minute to determine the flame’s meaning .
- Tall and steady flame: Your spell will come true soon.
- Weak flame: You have to overcome obstacles to reach your goal.
- No flame: Attempt your spell at another time.
- Heart-shaped flame: A loved one is thinking of you.
- Blue flame: A spirit is near and wants to help you.
- White flame: Peace, healing, and prosperity are heading your way.
- Smoking flame: You’re looking at things from the wrong perspective.
- Flickering or jumping flame: Your spell is full of energy and emotion.
- Crackling or popping flame: Your spirits are trying to communicate with you.
- Dancing flame: Your message has been received but will take time to carry out.

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Examples of Purple Candle Spells

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“Extra money come my way, I could use a little cash today. Extra money come to me. As I will, so it shall be.” ^{[14]
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“Clear my brain, clear my mind. I can focus, I can grind. There’s nothing getting in my way of achieving greatness every day.”
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“I am healthy, balanced, and full of energy. My body feels better every day.”

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Be sure to light your candle away from anything that could catch fire, such as furniture, drapes, bedding, paper, books, or flammable decorations. ^{[15]
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This article was reviewed by Jason Zuk and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho . Jason Zuk is a Psychic Medium based in Tampa, Florida. He has almost 20 years of experience and has worked professionally as a psychic medium for six years. Jason works with people to confront obstacles and challenges so they can reach personal clarity. He is the Producer and Host of the podcast, The Social Psychic Radio Show, which is a seven-time Award Winning Podcast ranked in the Top 2% of all podcasts globally. Jason is also the Producer and Co-Host with Megan Kane of his second show, Psychic Visions Podcast, which is signed with ElectraCast Media. Jason received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tampa, a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, and an LL.M. (Master of Law) in International & Comparative Law from Georgetown University. This article has been viewed 20,033 times.

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