Colors to Use and What They're Used For

Colors to Use and What They're Used For
In modern works color correspondences vary with Tradition, but regardless of Tradition there are a few "standard" colors, all others are modern additions. Nothing wrong with all those other colors being used, but to use those modern colors with a traditionalist Tradition isn't being "traditional". And to be even more "traditional", simple white candles were the easiest to make or obtain, the colored candles came later (well into the early 20th century).


Henri Gamache's Master Book of Candle-Burning, How to Burn Candles for Every Purpose introduced the southern Blacks to the concept of colored candles, who then adopted their use in every aspect of their Southern Hoodoo Traditions.

Black -- repulsion, dark thoughts, sorrow, freedom from evil

Blue -- peace, harmony, joy, kindly intentions, healing

Brown -- court case spells, neutrality

Green -- money spells, gambling luck, business, a good job, good crops

Orange -- change of plans, opening the way, prophetic dreams

Pink -- attraction, romance, clean living

Purple -- mastery, power, ambition, control, command

Red -- love spells, affection, passion, bodily vigor

Yellow -- devotion, prayer, money (gold), cheerfulness, attraction

Red & Black (Double Action) -- remove a love-jinxing spell

White & Black (Double Action) -- return evil to the sender

Green & Black (Double Action) -- remove money-jinxing

The use of colors also are associated with the Psalms. Here is a list showing commonly used Psalms and the colors used with them:

Color:	Psalm:	Purpose:
Blue	Psalm 3	Healing Severe Headache or Backache
Green	Psalm 4	Bringing Good Luck
Purple	Psalm 5	Favorable Outcome for Dealing with the Government and Bureaucratic Authorities
Brown	Psalm 5	Successful Court Case Outcome
Blue	Psalm 6	Healing Eyes
Purple	Psalm 7	Breaking a Hex
Purple	Psalm 11 & 12	Protection from Oppression & Persecution
White	Psalm 23	Blessings & Beneficent Work
Blue	Psalm 23	Divination & Dreams
Green	Psalm 26	Employment
Purple	Psalm 29	Empowering Through the Word
Purple	Psalm 29	Overcoming Troublesome Spirits
Purple	Psalm 30	Safety from Evil
Red	Psalm 40	Make Good Wishes Come True
Blue	Psalm 42	Receiving Instruction in Dreams
White	Psalm 51	Cleansing & Purifying
Green	Psalm 61	Blessings When Moving to a New Home
Green	Psalm 64	Healthful Sea Voyage
Green	Psalm 65	Blessings & Luck in New Endeavors
Pink	Psalm 85	Restoring Peace Between Two Friends
Purple	Psalm 94	Triumph in Legal Court Cases
Purple	Psalm 111	Charming & Lovable
Blue or Green	Psalm 119	Help in Speaking with Someone About a Financial Dispute
Purple	Psalm 121	Safe Travel After Dark
Purple	Psalm 127	Protect Children
Purple	Psalm 129	Empowerment Against Oppression
Blue	Psalm 142	Relieving Pain in the Legs, Thighs, & Hips
Blue	Psalm 146	Curing a Wound or Wounds Requiring Surgery

When putting together the spell or ritual the colors, concerns, symbols, offerings, etc. are very important so you have the right energies contributing to the work. Some Traditions also require specific Lunar phases, cast circles, etc. The Granny Witch is not one of these. 

When a work is needed it's requested at the time of the need, and waiting for the next proper Moon phase may be too far away. Besides, the method of burning the candle can help with this if it is an important factor to the one doing the work. I'm not one of those who is concerned with these matters. I do a work when I decide to do it - which is when it's been requested.


"Spiritwork" is very much a part of rootwork. This is working with the Saints, Angels, some particular spirits in general. These are also quite often used with particular colors. 

A Few Saints & Their Candle Color Associations

Color	Saint
Green or Red	St. Expedite
Green or White	St. Jude
Brown, Orange or White	St. Anthony
Red	St. Martha
Red	St. Peter