For centuries, people have been associating black candles with witchcraft and dark magic. Although they are used frequently in dark magic, the symbolism of black candles is much deeper. People use them to clean out negative energy and increase their inner strength.
You need dark to bring a fight to the dark. That is why black candles are used in many cultures to fight evil spirits, negative energy for hundreds of years.
Seeing a black candle in your dreams, however, can have some negative meanings as it can symbolize death and poor health.
Remember that symbolism is subjective. The below are examples of possible interpretations only, and may not be the correct interpretations for you and your situation.
Black Candles and Black Magic
In witchcraft and black magic, black candles have a very important role and significance. Black is the symbol of dark and evil.
Many people have been using black candles in evil rituals for centuries. It is believed that black candles serve as a communication medium between humans and evil spirits.
To banish the evil spirits, one must enter their territory and perform the rituals that’ll make them go away.
What is the Astrological and Spiritual Symbolism of Black Candles?
It is believed that black candles are associated with Saturn. Saturdays are the days of Saturn and that is why it is believed that the best day to burn black candles is Saturday.
The zodiac sign of Capricorn and the Devil tarot card is also associated with Saturn. It might worry some people but that is the type of energy and symbolism you need if you want to eliminate negative energy and fight evil.
Why Do People Burn Black Candles?
1. To Clear Negative Energy
One of the main reasons why people burn black candles is to clear all the negative energy around them.
The negative energies in the world are real and you don’t realize that until they start affecting you. When negative energies take over, everything you try to do gives negative results and that can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety.
To fight the dark, you need the support of darkness, and a black candle symbolizes darkness. So, if you feel negative lately and everything you do ends up with negative results, you can burn a black candle to try to ward it off.
Here’s a video on how to do it.
2. Increase Inner Strength
Some people use black candles to strengthen their inner self and increase their confidence.
It might just be a ritual but some people believe that by burning a black candle and praying, they feel more confident and the negative energies do not bother them.
If you are feeling a little low lately and need some inner strength to motivate you, you can also try burning some black candles. That way, you might feel some confidence boost.
Once you are confident, you can handle any problem in your life with a much better approach. Even the big problems appear to be just another bump on the road.
Read More: 15 Metaphors about Strength
3. Getting Rid of Bad Habits
It is hard to get rid of bad habits and it is believed that burning a black candle can help you break a bad habit.
If a bad habit is affecting your lifestyle in a bad manner and the consequences are significant, it is better to try everything to break that bad habit. Burning a black candle won’t cause any harm.
It might be possible that you get that extra much-needed push that can finally help you to get rid of a bad habit.
Once you leave a bad habit or a routine, you can immediately feel the positive changes around you.
4. Getting Over It
In many cultures, it is believed that burning a black candle helps you to get over a foul memory or to move on.
Sometimes, it is just really hard to move on and that is because of so many beautiful memories you have. These memories might be with a person, place, or anything which is no longer a part of your life. All of these things might be too stressful for you.
If you are finding it hard to move on or forget about the memories, you can also try burning a black candle.
5. Breaking Curses
Some people believe in curses and curses can be broken with black candles.
If you are failing in life even when you are doing everything right, then you might be under some spell or a curse. The curse can attack you in a sneaky way when you least expect anything to go wrong.
So, if you feel like something you use is cursed or someone might be trying to attack you, try burning a black candle.
6. Cast Out Evil Spirits
Many people believe that one of the best ways to cast out evil spirits and banish them from your life is by burning black candles.
That’s because black candles can bring protection.
You can feel the presence of evil spirits because they bring negativity along with them. This negative energy can hinder your progress and even affect your lifestyle.
So, if you feel like evil spirits are affecting your personal space anywhere around your home or office, you can try burning black candles.
To fight with the evil, you must bring the dark. The burning fire from the black candle symbolizes that even from the dark, light can bloom and scare away evil.
Read More: Symbolism of Darkness
What Does Black Candle Symbolize?
While black candles may be associated with black magic and witchcraft, their use is mostly for positive things, such as to fight negative energy, banish evil spirits, get over a bad memory, etc.
Many people believe that burning black candles on their own can attract negative energy.
However, if you combine it with other colors of candles, the spiritual meaning and symbolism become positive and it can bring a lot of positivity around you.
Seeing a black candle in your dream may represent death, poor health, or negative energy.
Conclusion
The burning of black candles is associated with black magic, witchcraft, and satanic rituals. If you are happy in life, you might just want to stay away from all of that.
However, if some negative forces are affecting you, it is better to burn a black candle and banish the negative energy and spirits around you.
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