What Does My Candle’s Flame Mean?
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🕯️ A flame that splits into two or more flames means that there is a presence of spirits, deities, or another human being involved.
🕯️ A flame that burns calmly, uneventfully and clean means your spell is going as planned, everything is going good, and the spell will manifest as expected
🕯️ A tall, bright and high candle flame means there is a lot of energy behind the spell, not much can go wrong, everything is going perfectly. Fast results are much more likely.
🕯️ A small, steady, low-burning flame means there is little energy behind the spell. A wanted result is still likely, but with a delay. If the size of the flame grows during the spell, that means the amount of energy is increasing.
🕯️ A small, weak flame that flickers and bends means something bad, it’s just a bad sign. Could be the wrong timing for the spell, the outcome isn’t likely. If the flame drowns in the wax, then the spell won’t work.
🕯️ If the flame makes a crackling or popping sound then that means there is conversation
🕯️ A flickering flame means there is a spirit around, or whichever deity you are trying to contact, if any, is listening and you will be heard. If the flame pops while flickering then the spirit or deity is trying to communicate with you.
🕯️ If you try to blow out the flame and it doesn’t go out then this means that you are not yet done. Either the deity or spirit doesn’t want you to extinguish the flame, you missed a step, etc. when you feel the time is right to try to extinguish the candle again, do so.
🕯️ If the candle flame dances or moves rapidly then it means there is high energy in a spell, but also chaotic energy. A large dancing flame means success, but may bring possible challenges. A small dancing flame means the spell may be interfered with by other forces, meaning here may be other things (or even people) working against you.
🕯️ If the flame suddenly goes out then the spell is already finished, so leave it be. Usually this mean that the spell, or whatever working you were doing, will not manifest, or the wanted outcome is already there.
🕯️ If the candle won’t light, This spell can’t give you the result you want. The outcome may have already been decided, or isn’t something you can control. Take some quality time (at least a day, up to a couple weeks) to focus on your intention again, then try it again. Meditation and spiritual cleansing may be helpful. Divination may also be able to help you discover what is blocking you.
🕯️ If the candle produces lots of smoke then it means the element of Air is present in the spell or whatever working you are doing. The element of Air is the element of communication and observation. Observe the smoke closely to gather information about the situation.
🕯️ If the candle makes white smoke then this is a really good sign. It means your wish will be granted. White smoke generally is a sign of blessing and benevolent spirits.
🕯️ If the candle produces black smoke this is then a representation of negative energy. Opposing forces and bad luck are interfering. Prayer or meditation, and cleansing are needed before continuing.
🕯️ If the smoke moves towards you then this is a good sign if you are performing a spell that brings something to you. If you are performing a spell that is a curse, hex, etc. then this definitely is a bad sign.
🕯️ If the smoke moves away from you then this means something is escaping your control… this is a bad sign, unless it is a spell to heal, influence or manipulate others, then this means your spell is going as planned.
🕯️ If the flame is mainly blue or blue- white then this is a sign of spiritual presence, the color of Angelic and Faery fire. This is a sign that higher spiritual beings have come to assist you with magick.
🕯️If the candle forms a crater in the center surrounding the flame, and leaves wax on the sides, then this isn’t a good sign for you. It usually means that your intent is too weak for the spell to manifest, or something has blocked you from reaching the intended target.
🕯️ If the candle quickly melts into a puddle then is not necessarily a bad sign. It can represent strong, passionate, increasing energy. The hardened wax is good for wax divination. Observe the hardened wax, looking for any shapes or messages or deeper meanings. You can look online or through other resources to find out what these meanings are, or trust your intuition to find the meanings yourself and apply it to whatever situation fits.
🕯️ If the candle burns with no dripping then this spell has been very successful and properly performed.
🕯️ If the wax drips on one side only then something is out of balance. Some say that drips on the left represent an emotional or psychic imbalance, while drips on the right mean your thoughts or beliefs are blocking you. An incomplete outcome is awaiting. .
🕯️ If burnt wick pieces appear in the wax then this means there is accidental consequences or other things to work on after the spell is finished. Guilt, broken hearts, karma, new challenges, etc. this is usually minor, but still unenjoyable.
🕯️ soot collects on the candle container: Black soot is a sign of negative energy or interference. If it appears only at the top of the jar, the challenging force has likely already been dealt with. If it covers the entire surface of the container, then you’re better off re-doing the working, something has interfered with it. White soot is rare, and represents spiritual assistance.
🕯️ If the candle/ container explodes, breaks, or something else drastic happens, abandon the spell and cleanse yourself and your space. This working has been ended by a higher force or a reason. Do not continue until you’ve acquired more information.
