Why Intention Candles?
Intention candles are a simple, visual way to focus your mind. The steady flame acts like a timer for mindfulness: you set a goal, light the candle, and give your attention to one thing.
Choosing Your Candle
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Size: Tealights (10–30 min), small jars (1–2 hrs), pillars (2+ hrs).
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Scent: Unscented for clarity; lightly scented if it supports the mood.
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Color (popular correspondences):
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White: clarity, purification
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Green: growth, abundance, healing
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Blue: calm, communication
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Yellow: creativity, study focus
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Red: vitality, courage
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Purple: intuition, spiritual study
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Black: boundaries, release
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“Dressing” a Candle (Optional)
You’ll need: a drop of carrier oil (or prepared ritual oil), a pinch of safe herbs.
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Speak/think your intention in one sentence.
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Add one drop of oil on top (avoid soaking the wick).
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Sprinkle a pinch of herb (very little) around the outer wax — not directly on the wick.
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Wipe hands; keep the surface clear.
Safety: Herbs can flare. Use micro-amounts. Never leave flame unattended.
Step-by-Step Ritual (10 Minutes)
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Prepare: Open a window slightly; place candle on a stable, heat-safe surface.
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Center: Three slow breaths.
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State it: “I invite steady focus for ___.”
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Light: Watch the flame for ~60 seconds.
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Focus: Do one aligned action (write a to-do, send the email, read one page).
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Close: Snuff (or let it finish if supervised), then journal one line: “What moved?”
Troubleshooting
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Tunneling: First burn should reach the edges (for jars).
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Sooty flame: Trim wick to ~5 mm before lighting.
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Losing focus: Write the intention on a sticky note beside the candle.
Accessibility & Smoke-Light Options
Use unscented candles, skip herbs, and place a room mist nearby if you want gentle aroma without smoke.
Quick Journal Prompts
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“If I only moved one thing forward today, it would be…”
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“What boundary would protect my focus this week?”
Gentle Disclaimer
Mindfulness tool, not a medical treatment. Practice fire safety.
