Candles. They are come in shapes, colors and fragrances. Pine scented candles may bring back the joy of your childhood. A lavender scented candle could bring peace to your bedroom; it can help your beloved one who has trouble sleeping at night. Or maybe your best friend loves the color red, and for her birthday you fill her house with red candles.

But before you light a candle, you may want to learn the meaning of each color:
White: It is linked eternally with purity, innocence and enlightenment. It is also believed to cleanse both mind and spirit and could heal any emotions that are in turmoil.

Black: Black candles are the color you burn when you are trying to destroy negative forces and energy. They also believed to be the appropriate color to use for healing when you are battling with a serious illness.

Red: They have been linked with love, passion and sex for countless decades. They also mean health and vitality, fertility and strength.

Purple: They link to wisdom and knowledge. They also speak of spirituality and divination as well as success and power.

Gold: This is popular color during Christmas season. This color brings to success and wealth.

Green: This color associates with health like in marriage, success and physical growth. It is also the color that reflects a bountiful harvest.

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