Therapeutic Benefits of Candles

The color of a candle can determine the Chakra on which it will act, thus restoring the energy flow that is blocked. Also, the disorder on which you want to work can tell us the essence to use. For this reason, if you do not find a candle with the determined fragrance, it is best to dress it with it. This means that a drop of the essential oil must be placed on the palms of the hands and spread along the candle.

Violet - Seventh Chakra
Violet candles are used for communication, transmutation, and meditation. Also to concentrate powers in the third eye. With regard to health, this color may decrease vomiting in pregnant women and sore throats. A fragrance with essential oil of sandalwood to calm vomiting and nausea of the pregnant women; use cypress oil for a sore throat; use incense and ylang ylang for meditation.
Blue - Sixth chakra
Blue candles are associated with intuition and thought. With regard to health has benefits on disorders of the bladder, rheumatic and thyroid and visual problems. Its vibrations bring peace and tranquility. Spray it with rose essential oil to eliminate nervousness.
Turquoise or celestial - Fifth chakra
It has positive effects on the thyroid. Turquoise or celestial is the color of the communication chakra, making it ideal for dealing with problems related to that channel. For communication problems, aromatizes the candle with ylang ylang essence.
Green - Fourth chakra
The color green is associated with the heart and the candles of this color can be used for heart problems, high blood pressure, tachycardia, and so on. Dress the candles with lemon balm oil for heart problems and marjoram to promote balance.
Yellow - Third chakra
The solar plexus chakra is related to self-esteem. That is why a yellow candle can help you strengthen it and keep the negative energy away. It uses rose essential oil for self-esteem and combines with incense and cypress if it is linked with denial.
Orange - Second chakra
Orange is a color that focuses on the problem of jealousy, genital disorders, and sex, as well as nervous problems and addictions. If you have addictions, use essential oil of sandalwood and incense to act on fear, phobias, and negativity.
Red - First chakra
Red is associated with the root chakra and is related to our location in society. If you need support to get ahead, use essences of rosemary and rose. The first one will help you improve energy and the second is perfect to calm the depression.
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These are not rituals, neither magic nor offerings because the power of candles goes far beyond these themes with which they are usually related. Candles concentrate health benefits and that is why you should light them every time you meditate. This way you will be able to relax and maintain a calm and harmonious atmosphere.

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