There are many ways in which color can be used in magic. The most common use of color in magic is candles. Color magic can also be used with crystals, stones, fabric, herbs, or any other magical tools. Using color can enhance the power of your rituals.
Typical meanings of color in magic are:
- Black – Hexing, Hex Breaking, Protection
- White – Purification, Cleansing, A blank slate for building on
- Red – Passionate Love, Energy, Wealth (Asian)
- Orange – Creativity
- Yellow – Solar Energy, Abundance, Joy
- Green – Money, Healing, Fertility
- Blue – Peace, Calming, Communication
- Violet – Psychic Energy, Intuition
- Pink – Romantic Love, Healing Energy, Nurturing
- Gold – Sun Energy, Wealth, The God
- Silver – Moon Energy, Wealth, The Goddess
Some specific color combinations used in pagan rituals include:
- White, Red and Black – These three colors together are often used to represent the triple goddess; white for the Maiden, red for the Mother, and black for the Crone
- Orange and Black – These colors together are used to represent Samhain
- Red, Green, and White – These colors are somtimes used during Yule rituals
- Blue and Silver – These colors are somtimes used for Yule rituals
- Red and White – Together they are used on Beltaine, especially on Maypoles; these represent the combination of female fertility energy (red) and male fertility energy (white)
