SAMDA Healing Courses: Candle Healing Energy

Candles have been used in religion, for candle healing and for metaphysical purposes for about as long as fire has been around. It is a very powerful symbol for the activation of more fire and light in our lives - on both physical and subtle levels of body mind and spirit.

In Christianity, candles are commonly used in worship both for decoration and ambiance, and as symbols that represent the light of God, or specifically the light of Christ. Dr. Usui, the founder of Reiki, was said to have walked through the streets of Tokyo with a lighted lantern in the daylight as a beacon for attracting Reiki students. It is a tradition to light candles on top of our birthday cakes in celebration of each cherished year of our lives.

The Candle flame represents the eternal light of the soul and the connection to Source.

Light Your Candle Now:

Fire has always been regarded as something holy, magical and mysterious. In most societies, fire first belonged to the gods; the legend of Prometheus and the creation of humanity are but one example. Prometheus is credited with having stolen fire from the gods and given it to mortal mankind.

Fire operates in all aspects of life. From volcanic fires to the fires of ordinary body heat to that all consuming fire of passion in the belly, from the solar fires to the fires of intellect, fire's presence is felt nearly everywhere.

When we use the fires of candles, we are participating in the ritual of fire that has existed throughout the ages. Therefore this healing practice should be seen as an ancient ceremony of creation.

Look upon the unlit candle as the unlit essence of life energy in the physical body that awaits a renewing touch of fire to help restore health to body and soul. When you light its flame, imagine you are creating light where there was no light before, bringing warmth and healing where it is needed. This imaging or visualization in itself is extremely healing however should you want to further the candle healing practice you will find more information on Candle Healing lay-outs and Candle Color Healing Properties here.

"Fly in faith forever on the wings of Light, for you are cared for." ~Lou Bognon~

Following are some tips to keep in mind when lighting a candle for healing purposes:

The candles colour must respond with the healing required as its vibrational force is activated, released and amplified when it is lit. (Consult this page with some colors) The colour emanates its vibration to enlighten the moment and facilitate focus.
The one you choose should be cleansed and anointed before using by rubbing with a light olive oil in an upwards direction towards the wick. This process is called "dressing the candle." It strengthens the colour so that its energies are more vibrant and activated which will make them far more effective for your purpose.
Once used for a specific purpose such as in healing, it should not be used for something else as this will set up conflicting vibrations.
A strong affirmation of intention must be performed when the flame is lit as well as when it is extinguished as if you are firmly setting and locking the healing energy in place.
Any candle will be effective. For longer, more sustained effects, church candles can be quite effective as they can burn for a long time. Do not leave a candle unattended and make sure you burn them in the right candle holders.
Do not use candles to interfere with the free will of another as the rebound effect can be very dramatic.
Putting out the candle should be the last thing after the healing has been done or the ritual has been performed. Visualize the area or person being healed surrounded by white light. Do not blow the candle out rather get yourself a snuffer or use wet fingers to put out the flame.
For a few ideas in how to use colored candles for healing and a few healing lay-outs.


Healing with Coloured Candles

Coloured candles have a more meaningful significance than simply a decorative value. Their therapeutic and healing effects must never be underestimated. The various colors have a great influence upon our health, thoughts, and actions. The proper choice of color is of the utmost importance for one's success (see list below) when burning candles and when combined with prayer and faith, lighting and burning coloured candles can produce miracles.

The colour of the candle and it's vibration is activated, released and amplified when it is lit. As the candle burns, the colour is released into the surrounding areas and affects those in this area. For instance lighting a candle in a healing room, during a healing, will enhance all the energies; both in the room as well as in the patient. You can also light a candle in remembrance of someone that passed on or to light their way to the next world.

Two examples jump to mind here, the Catholics as well as the Jews light them for the departed, secondly in times past the wife of a sailor would put one in the window to light the way home for her husband.

You can light a candle to power up any intention following the simple rules for their use. The colour of the candle that you use, is determined by your intention or the kind of healing needed. For example lighting a white candle for love, light and gratitude in your life or lighting a green one for more abundance and prosperity in your life. Consult the list on which coloured candles corresponds to different conditions and intentions given below.


Coloured Candles and Colour Therapy

Red

The red coloured candle are a symbol of love and health and the attainment of ambitions. It is the colour of passion and sexual potency which are expressions of our primal life force. It also helps to create a new reality.

Pink

Its a symbol of love and stimulates forgiveness of self or others. It awakens a consciousness of clean living and honor and helps you come to terms with emotional vulnerability. It stimulates purity of intention and it can awaken a vision of truth and success.

Orange

Orange coloured candles are a joyful and magnetic and a symbol of joy and creativity. It can help to attract new people, resources, animals, and other things you want in your life. When looking for the right connection as far as your career or a healing treatment is concerned orange is a good colour to use.

Yellow and Gold-Yellow

Yellow strengthens the mind and gives us the power to "hang in there" when all odds are against us. In it we can learn to see the fulfillment of our desires. The gold shades assist in understanding and stimulating dream activity.

Green

This is the candle of growth and movement. It balances the energies of the body and mind. Green triggers past-life recall and is therefore very advantageous to locating the true source of an ailment. It can stimulate greater youthfulness, abundance and fertility.

Blue

Is a symbol of spiritual understanding. It awakens our innate abilities to perceive and helps to balance and align ones ethics. It is essential for those in business. It is also a symbol of life, and it awakens within the consciousness a greater faith in life's processes. Blue is powerfully healing for children. It has also been known that blue candles have been burned in various rituals to bring in quick money.

Violet and Purple

These are symbols of spirituality, power and mastery. They awaken success, elevation and attainment of spiritual desires. These candles help develop inner peace. When burned with a silver candle it facilitates communication with the deceased.

White

Its a symbol of purity and power. It amplifies the effects of any other colour it is burned with. It promotes purity and stimulates balancing, cleansing and progressive change. Unless it is an extremely cheap one, when a white candle smokes, it indicates that the negativity in the area is being burnt off. When the smoking ceases, the area is cleansed.

Black

Is very powerful. It helps to protect you from negative thoughts. It is very useful when you are going through a divorce or difficult time at work and is most effective when burnt with a white one. Too much black can manifest depression, however if burnt with a white or yellow candle it will help avoid the deepening of depression.

Grey and Silver

Is a symbol of clarity and stimulates intuitiveness related to past lives. You can meditate upon it to see how best to initiate new activities. It awakens that level of the subconscious mind that is aware of how the wheels of life are turning for you. It awakens our most innate primal intuition.

Brown

Brown is neutral. Its grounding and provides certainty in life. It can awaken greater discernment and certainty. It can also be meditated upon to help uncover lost articles. It is a colour associated with St. Anthony who is the patron saint of lost things.


Candles and Healing Lay-outs

Using candles the following lay-outs are some examples you can use in a healing room, either for yourself or others, together with any other holistic system or you can use it, as is, for self-healing.

The Triangle is an amplifier, it increases the power of healing force of whatever colour you are using.

The Cross balances and aligns.

The Square stabilizes the entire physiological system of an individual, calming, settling, grounding and focusing the basic life force of the colour being used.

The Pentagram strengthens.

The Six-rayed Star links the mind and heart for overall healing.

The Seven-rayed Star is the most healing of the layouts and is especially good for children. It balances and aligns the Chakras so that the healing colour can do its work most effectively.