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ORIGINAL: LeatherBentOne

I was wondering who has experience with candle lighting rituals (as a scene opener) similar to "white magic?"

In the past, I'd read a few books on how one can use different colored in specific places on an alter while reciting a self-composed script to illicit (for lack of a better term) certain spiritual qualities such as: power, protection, positive energy, well-being, etc., just to suggest a few.  Although these rituals were not linked to BDSM, I started to purchase some colored candles years ago but fell short of following through and using them in this manner.  Recently, Ive been thinking of getting back into adding sprituality to my BDSM repetoire, but want to do some addition research before I make a final decision as to if, and how deep, I'd want to delve into this practice.

Always eager to learn more.  Thanx for your responses.

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ORIGINAL: sub4hire

In my experience the color of candles, etc has always been predominant within the gay community.  I don't quite know why as candles are beautiful on their own.

Though, I think you can probably find all of your answers if you seek there.

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ORIGINAL: MasterFireMaam

There's lots of information online about color and meaning..even candle color and meaning. For example, I found this at http://www.abeautifulsoul.com/candles.htm:

Candles emit positive energy and convey to the universe your intentions.  Below you will find a list of colors and what they attract.  Black candles serve to dissolve the negative energies, however; black should always be burned with another color in order to bring forth balance. Green: abundance, growth and health Yellow: intellect, wisdom and honor Red: energy, vitality, and strength White: purity, innocence, clarity and unity Pink: devotion, love, tenderness and faith Gold: enlightenment, protection and Divine Mother Lavender: Mother consciousness, manifestation and selflessness Blue: communication, truth, peace, and Divine Mother Orange: cleanses negative attitudes, situations and places Brown: material prosperity Purple: use with white candle to neutralize effects of karma and ego Rose: compassion for self and others, higher mystical powers, humor Peach: restoration and rejuvenation Ivory (beige): neutrality, balance and harmlessness Black: Burning black with any other color disolves negative energies!
Master Fire

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ORIGINAL: LeatherBentOne

I was wondering who has experience with candle lighting rituals (as a scene opener) similar to "white magic?"

In the past, I'd read a few books on how one can use different colored in specific places on an alter while reciting a self-composed script to illicit (for lack of a better term) certain spiritual qualities such as: power, protection, positive energy, well-being, etc., just to suggest a few.  Although these rituals were not linked to BDSM, I started to purchase some colored candles years ago but fell short of following through and using them in this manner.  Recently, Ive been thinking of getting back into adding sprituality to my BDSM repetoire, but want to do some addition research before I make a final decision as to if, and how deep, I'd want to delve into this practice.

Always eager to learn more.  Thanx for your responses.

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ORIGINAL: BOUNTYHUNTER

,ONE ritual I use with candles in in a collaring cermony.A ring of white candles in a small circle ,slave and I within,There she pledges her submission and devotion and receives her collar....BH

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ORIGINAL: dawntreader

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ORIGINAL: BOUNTYHUNTER

,ONE ritual I use with candles in in a collaring cermony.A ring of white candles in a small circle ,slave and I within,There she pledges her submission and devotion and receives her collar....BH

Beautiful :-)