How To Read A Candle Flame

1. Steady, Strong Flame

    •    This is the “ideal” flame, trust in the process.

2. Flickering Flame

    •    The energy is unstable or influenced by external forces. Your focus may be wavering, or someone/something is affecting your intention.

3. Leaning Flame

    •    The flame leans toward a direction, object, or person. This shows the flow of energy or where your spell is working through.

4. Large, Roaring Flame

    •    Your spell is a success with intense energy. Typically comes to fruition fast, but might not last long if the candle flame gets lower as the candle burns.

5. Small, Weak Flame

    •    Low energy, hesitation, or lack of clarity in your intention. External influences may be dampening your spell. Recast at a later date.

6. Dancing Flame

    •    High spiritual activity and energy but unpredictable with the outcome.

7. Flame with Sparks

    •    Sudden bursts of energy or messages from guides/spirits. Can indicate breakthrough or spiritual intervention or they are trying to give you a message.

8. Flame Splitting into Two or More

    •    Energy is divided or you are being pulled in multiple directions. Can also indicate duality in your intentions or an outside force working against you. Clear blockages then recast at a later date.

9. Flame Bending Back or Curling Inward

    •    Resistance, protection, or internalized energy. Could signal you are holding back or that external forces are pushing back. Reassess your intention, and consider cleansing your space or performing a grounding ritual.

10. Flame Moving Up and Down Rapidly

    •    Emotional turbulence, unstable energy, or rapid shifts in your situation. Take deep breaths, re-anchor your energy.

11. Flame Moving Side to Side Rapidly

    •    Strong external influence, wind, or distraction. Could also indicate upcoming changes. Check your environment for drafts and distractions, then interpret the message in context of your spell.

12. Flame with a Halo or Glow Around It

    •    Spiritual support or divine presence is near. Your spell is being supported energetically. Trust your intuition and allow the energy to flow without forcing outcomes.

13. Flame Extinguishing Unexpectedly

    •    Blockages, interference, or misalignment with intention. Could also be a warning or a prompt to adjust your focus. Do not relight the candle, do grounding work and work through blockages then re light a new spell candle at a later date.