Pink Candle Magic: What it Means + How to Use it in Your Spells & Rituals

The Spiritual Meaning & Symbolism of Pink Candles

While pink is arguably one of the most iconic colors around (just ask Barbie!), it’s not actually one of the seven classical colors of the rainbow spectrum. It’s technically a red tint—aka red that’s been lightened with the addition of white—so its magical meaning can be considered a blend of these two colors’ qualities. Rosy shades of pink combine the passionate intensity of red energy with the pure innocence of white energy. So instead of raw passion, pink is more about romance. Rather than burning desire, pink evokes a more whimsical, youthful, and idealistic sort of attraction.

With that in mind, it’s not surprising that the color pink is heavily symbolically linked love and romance in general. Astrologically, it tends to be associated with the amorous planet Venus—aka the cosmic ruler of relationships, beauty, and our values. This makes pink candles a perfect choice when it comes to working any sort of love spell or bringing forth more affection. Like a pair of spiritual rose-tinted glasses, this color frequency can make everything seem a little softer, sweeter, and more optimistic.

Pink candle magic can also be highly effective in rituals relating to self-love, acceptance, nurturing, and forgiveness. That’s because in some spiritual systems, the color pink is associated with a balanced heart chakra—a term that refers to the energy center of the body relating to unconditional love and compassion. (In traditional eastern religions, the heart chakra is green, but many modern day practitioners attribute pink to this spiritual center as well.) Pink energy can help you open your heart chakra and align you with its qualities, allowing you to release self-consciousness, let go of grudges, and connect with a greater sense of empathy for yourself and others.

Working With Pink Candles In Spells & Rituals

Whether you’re doing a full-blown love spell or just dabbling in a bit of moon magic, pink candles can infuse your rituals with a rose-tinted breeze of idealism, romance, and deep compassion. Just keep in mind that when performing a ritual, it’s best to do so in a peaceful and quiet area where you can focus on your intentions. You may also want to cleanse your space and any mystical tools using incense, crystals, or a cleansing visualization. And most importantly, keep fire safety in mind anytime you’re working with an open flame!

Healing Heart Spell

What It Does:

If you’re trying to put the pieces of your heart back together after a lost relationship or are ready to fully open your heart to something new and embrace vulnerability, this heart-healing spell is just what you need. In addition to using a pink candle, this ritual calls on the soothing and romantic vibrations of rose oil—which are believed to attract more love and luck into your life— as well as the magic of pink crystal healing frequencies. Rhodochrosite is a powerful stone for healing heartache, while rose quartz is wonderful for bringing more compassion, romance, and self-love into our lives.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 pink candle
• Rhodochrosite or rose quartz crystal 
• Piece of paper and pen
• Rose oil (optional)

If you choose to use rose oil in your ritual, begin by rubbing a few drops of the oil onto the outside of the candle. Now light the candle, and draw a large heart on a piece of paper, setting it aside. Hold the pink crystal in your hands, and as you gaze into the pink candle’s flame, imagine your heart center opening and filling with its warm and cleansing light. Now, imagine all your heartaches, hang-ups, or emotional hardships being melted away with the healing vibrations of the crystal in your hands, as the flame transmutes any pain into trust, forgiveness, and compassion.  

Once you’ve completed your visualization, write the words “My heart is whole. My heart is open. My heart knows it’s safe to love,” inside of the heart (or come up with your own mantra, of course). Now set the crystal inside the heart, atop your intentions. Allow the flame to burn, and carry the crystal with you anytime you need a boost of this spell’s pink candle magic in your life.