The Different Meanings of Energy in Green Candles

Candles and the burning of different colored candles has been around for many centuries. It has been know that candles were first used by the Egyptians in 3,000 B.C. when candles were made from beeswax. Other early cultures made their candles from various items including: insects, tree nuts, seeds, animal fat, and fruit. Those candles went on to evolve into the candles we continue to enjoy today. To this day, candles have a never ending popularity and they come in a variety of colors and scents. Candles give us light, they help us to relax, and they aid us in casting spells. Each candle has a special meaning and there is magic in each one, all based on the color of the candle, itself. One of the most popular candles is the candle colored green and there are many different meanings behind a green candle, traditionally, spiritually and in forms of Wiccan spells and rituals. Green represents all that’s good and pure, the purity of nature, and what you attract and experience in your daily life Add a green candle to your cart the next time you go shopping. Lighting a green candle in your home will add and allow magical energy into your home. The energy will flow within your environment giving you much peace, relaxation and enjoyment, from the natural energy within your home.

Earth is covered with nature and all things that are natural. From spring water that runs down the mountain side to the trees that give off oxygen, even the dirt on the ground. These are just a few of the elements in nature that help give us life. Wiccans use green candles in most of their rituals to represent the Earth and nature. Earth, wind, fire and water are the four main elements that are needed to complete a successful ritual. By using all four elements, we allowing access to the energy of nature. Pure energy from what we stand upon and the environment that surrounds us.

Wealth is also represented by the color green and let's face it, we all could use some wealth. Money, in many ways, leads and controls our lives in one way or another. We've always needed money to survive because nothing is free in this world. At some point in our lives we've all experienced the havoc that money can bring to our lives. It doesn't matter if we're rich, or we're poor, money certainly has an influence upon our lives. Some of us are so wealthy that we often become greedy, while others are poor, wishing they had an extra dollar or two lining their pockets. More often than not however, stress in our lives is often caused by money, or lack thereof. It’s important to have good intentions, when wishing for energy towards wealth. Light a green candle for its energy in order to attract money towards yourself others who may need it. Here is a basic money spell with magical energy to try: Basic Money Spell: *Select an unused green candle *On a piece of paper of the same color, write down your wish for money *Light your candle and visualize *Fold the paper and light with your candle over a fire- proof container or dish *Allow the paper and candle to naturally burned out

Green candles and their energy also represent good health. I don’t believe there is a single person that remains perfectly healthy from creation until their last breath. Every living thing experiences an illness, in their life time so it's important to gain and maintain good health all throughout our lives. By doing so, you'll experience less illness and you'll have a stronger immune system. Getting enough exercise and plenty of rest will help you achieve these two things with your goal being the ability to harness the positive energy of health and wellness in our world today. Lighting a green candle is traditionally known as something we can do to help ourselves feel better. Add a 'Good Health' spell to your routine to help maintain good health and wellness all throughout your life. Here is a basic 'Good Health' spell to try: Basic Green Candle Good Health Spell: *Select a green candle and carve “Health” into the side *Anoint the green candle with lavender oil *Light and stare into the candle *Say the following: “What may be ill inside me, may it leave” *Let the candle burn for ten minutes, then put it out *Repeat for seven days

Green candle also represent a new life and of fertility. Green candles that are lit during celebrations of new beginnings and growth will attract energy and strengthen fertility. Green candles are also known to clear the fog, to allow us to see things clearly and at new levels. Sometimes life brings us storms and clouded vision and that's certainly not a bad thing to experience. We often need to go through the storm to find the rainbow waiting for us on the other side. New beginnings may involve a new move or maybe even a promotion at work. Wiccans use green candles in their rituals and spells to attract new life and growth. Start your new life, new beginning or new chapter, with the lighting of a green candle. Here is a basic Fertility Spell for you to try: Basic Green Candle Fertility Spell: *Retrieve three green tea lights and one green stone *Anoint the green candles with vegetable oil *Carve “Baby” in each green candle *Light the candles, close your eyes, and visualize a baby *Open your eyes and say six times “O Venus, lady of fertility, hear my plea, send your abundance and shower fertility onto me” *Repeat spell for seven days

Green candles also attract success which is something we all want to achieve in life. We all want to prosper in or gain opportunities that will help us to become successful. We all have something we wish to accomplish in our lives, something of real importance to us. We all work hard in life, hoping to reach our goals, all while climbing the ladder of success. Wiccans use green candles in their rituals and spells to attract energy towards success. Whatever success you're hoping for, a Success Spell, can help lead the way. Here is a Basic Green Candle Success Spell for you to try: *Retrieve a photo of yourself, four green candles, one white candle, amber incense, ten bay leaves, two green fluorite crystals, a piece of green paper, and a offering bowl *Dress in white *Anoint all five candles with your zodiac essential oil *Purify yourself by washing your hands *Place a green candle at each cardinal point and the white directly in front of yourself *Place the incense at the left side of the white candle *Put the bay leaves, fluorite crystals and green paper into the offering bowl and place to right side of the white candle. *Place the picture of yourself in front of the white candle *Light all of your candles *Light the incense with the flame of the white candle *Drop a few drops of white wax on to your picture *Now hold the offering bowl with both hands and concentrate on your picture *Say three times “Success is coming soon to me. Prosperity is flowing in to me. So, may it be” *Now sit in silence and visualize what you wish to be successful in *Blow out each candle with the white candle being last *Let the incense burn out *Repeat spell when necessary

Candles have been around for centuries and they've been used in both celebrations and in rituals. They have many uses and are available in a variety of colors, each color representing a different energy. Candles help us see in the dark by giving us a sense of direction. Staring at a lit candle is memorizing and relaxing, and often a great stress reducer. Candles are also great for decorating purposes throughout our homes. We enjoy the many scents the candles give off, especially during holiday season. Green candles have a deep meaning behind them, and we don't just mean for light. A green candle represents many things including: Natures, wealth, good health, new beginnings and even success.

The next time you go to the store, consider buying a green candle. Adding and allowing the magical energy to flow within your environment will bring you peace and enjoyment.