The color pink is big in the world of crystal healing, but what about in candle magick? Pink is one of the most commonly used colored candles around, not only because of aesthetic reasons but also for the meanings and symbolisms it carries. Whether you just bought a set of pink candles or pondering about using one for candle magic and crystal rituals, this blog post is here to help you know everything about pink candles–from meaning to the best crystal pairings.
Pink is the sweet side of the color red.
Alessandro Michele
Often associated with love, joy, healing, femininity, compassion, kindness, calm, and healing, the color pink promotes feelings of love, empathy, and consideration towards oneself and others.
It embodies the nurturing spirit, making it ideal for fostering environments where emotional safety and well-being are prioritized. As such, it’s not surprising that pink crystals such as rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, thulite, and pink morganite also carries the same meaning. When it comes to candles, the color pink also has a similar energy.
Pink is one of my favorite colors to work with, whether in crystals or candles. The symbolism, meaning, and benefits of pink candles are so universal, which is why it’s a constant presence in my crystal ritual tool set. Even without a specific intention in mind, you can lit pink candles for keeping your emotional state balanced and your relationships strong. It’s one of the candle colors you can lit whenever.
Both red and pink candles are associated with love. However, whereas red candles embodies passion, desire, and pleasure, pink covers a wider area. It encompasses love in all aspects. From attracting potential partners to strengthening bonds between family and friends, pink candles are there to help.
Another big difference between red and pink candles is that red candles help open the Base Chakra, which symbolizes our foundation and grounding. On the other hand, pink candles connect with the Heart Chakra, the energy point responsible for our ability to love and receive love in return.
Hues and shades also play important roles in knowing what kind of effects you would enjoy by lighting a pink candle.
- Light Pink Candles are often used for emotional healing particularly after conflicts, promoting self-love and self-care, soothing anxiety, and encouraging forgiveness and understanding.
- Dark Pink Candles are for strengthing bonds, promoting joy and gratitude, and helping one find their romantic interest.
You might need to do some experimenting before settling on one particular hue. However, all pink candles encourage love, healing, and compassion. So, if your intentions fall into any of those categories but you aren’t sure what it is you want exactly, any pink candle will do.
Meaning of Pink Candles
Those are just the basics of pink candles. If you need more convincing whether or not to use pink candles in your crystal practice, perhaps the following benefits will help you decide.
Benefits of Pink Candles
Pink candles are beneficial especially when you are working on matters of the heart, emotional healing, and harmony. I like to call it the “relationship candle”, because it takes care of many aspects that involve our connection with others and even to ourselves. All in all, here are the benefits of using pink candles:
While candles alone can help you manifest these intentions, thoughtfully combining them with crystals will enhance their powers and effectiveness even further. Doing this creates a powerful tool for emotional healing, love, and personal transformation.
How to Use a Pink Candle for Crystals
I’ve always believed that crystal and candle magic rituals are deeply personal practices–each, tailored to one’s preferences and should be guided by intuition.
Before doing any crystal ritual with candles, it’s important to make safety a priority first. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Ensure it’s in a safe place where it can’t ignite anything else and use a proper candle holder to prevent heat damage to surfaces or the risk of the candle tipping over.
However, like everyone else, I also started as someone with little to no idea what I’m doing. So, I turned to guides for help. Guides are extremely helpful to get your feet wet in the realm of crystal healing and spiritual work until you find your own process.
Below is a simple method I use and you can adapt for your own crystal and candle ritual:
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Select Your Crystals
Choose crystals that align with your intention. Ensure your crystals are cleansed before you begin to clear any stored energies.
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Cleanse Your Space and Tools
Prepare your space, crystals, and candles by cleansing it energetically. This can be done with sage, palo santo, or sound vibrations from a singing bowl.
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Set Your Intention
Hold the pink candle in your hands and focus on your intention. You can also hold or place your crystals around you as you do this, to start aligning their energy with your intention.
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Arrange Your Crystals
Place your crystals around the pink candle in a pattern that resonates with your intention. For a focused intention, you might place them in a straight line in front of you.
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Light the Candle
As you light the pink candle, reaffirm your intention. You can say it out loud or silently in your mind. Visualize the candle’s flame igniting your desires in the universe and the crystals amplifying this energy.
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Meditation or Visualization
While the candle burns, meditate or visualize your intentions coming to fruition. Imagine the scenario in detail, focusing on the feelings that achieving this intention would bring you.
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Close Your Practice
Once you feel complete with your meditation or visualization, express gratitude for the energy and guidance provided by the candle and crystals. Let the candle burn out safely if possible, in a safe location where it won’t be disturbed or cause a fire hazard. If you must extinguish it, do so with gratitude and the intention to resume or seal your work.
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Reflect and Journal
After your practice, it can be beneficial to journal about the experience. Note any insights, feelings, or intuitive thoughts that came up. This can help solidify your intention and keep track of your progress.
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Store Your Crystals
You may choose to leave your crystals around the candle (if it’s safe to do so) to continue absorbing its energy, or you can carry them with you to keep the energy of your intention close.
Best Pink Candles For Crystal Use
The type of candle you should get depends on how you intend to use it. Do you want to use pink candles regularly as part of daily meditation, or do you have specific candles in mind? Some people also prefer organic and natural ingredients in their candles. Others, prefer unscented ones with a more budget-friendly price and more general ingredients, like paraffin wax. No matter where you stand or what you prefer, here are some of my personal recommendations for every preference:
CHIME TAPER CANDLES
Starting with the basics, chime and taper candles are a staple in candle magic because of their relative flexibility. Whether you need it for specific intentions or daily meditation, taper or chime candles like this are the dependable allies you need.
FEMALE SHAPED CANDLE
Shaped like the female body, this pink candle can be used for many intentions, such as self-care, emotional healing, and love spell. A male version of this candle is also available.
SCENTED JAR CANDLE
If you prefer your candles to be scented, I think you would love this one with notes of bright citrus, sweet florals, and spicy vanilla. It also has a long burn time, so it’s absolutely perfect for regular meditation and self-care sessions.
LOVE SPELL CANDLE
Looking to attract a potential partner? Or maybe you are searching for your one true love? Crafted in the shape of a couple in an embrace, this candle symbolizes romance, making it best for love spells. It can also be used to strengthen relationships and bonds between couples.
HEART-SHAPED UNSCENTED TEA LIGHT CANDLES
Want to keep it simple? Shaped like a heart, it embodies the energy the color pink represents–love, care, and compassion. However, because they’re quite small, they might burn a bit quicker than others.
Crystals That Benefit From a Pink Candle
When working with crystals, it’s important to use one with meanings and benefits that complement with the energies of a pink candle. Here’s a list of crystals that work well with pink candles:
Rose Quartz
Known as the stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz enhances all forms of love, including self-love, romantic love, and love of friends and family. It promotes emotional healing and fosters an atmosphere of gentle warmth and compassion. This stone is ideal for encouraging forgiveness and resolving old emotional patterns.
Rhodonite
Rhodonite aids in emotional healing by helping to release past wounds and traumas. It encourages forgiveness and unselfish self-love, and helps reconcile internal conflicts. This stone is especially beneficial for those undergoing a period of grief or relationship turmoil.
Rhodochrosite
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This stone promotes self-love and emotional balance. It helps individuals embrace their own needs and emotions with compassion and understanding. Rhodochrosite also aids in recovering self-esteem and joy after periods of emotional pain.
Opal
Pink Opal
Pink Opal is known for its calming and soothing properties, helping to bring peace and release from stress and anxiety. It enhances emotional clarity, encouraging the resolution of pain and heartache. It’s ideal for anyone needing an emotional balm to soothe turbulent emotions.
Kunzite
Kunzite opens the heart to all forms of love, from platonic to romantic, by fostering compassion and understanding. It helps to dissolve barriers of the heart and encourages one to be receptive to unconditional love. This stone is especially useful for those who struggle to open up emotionally.
Morganite
Morganite attracts and maintains love, fostering loving thoughts and actions. It helps to keep relationships stable and caring, and can attract new love or deepen current relationships. It also encourages loving thoughts and actions.
Pink Tourmaline
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This crystal promotes joy, happiness, and love, injecting charm and compassion into social situations. Pink Tourmaline transforms negative behavior patterns into positive ones, particularly in relationships. It also helps heal emotional wounds from past relationships.
Mangano Calcite
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Mangano Calcite is a calming stone that specifically nurtures love of oneself and others. It helps to heal inner wounds, promoting a gentle release of buried anger or grief. The stone radiates with a loving energy that aids in self-worth and acceptance.
Thulite
Thulite encourages extroversion and communication, making it easier to resolve conflicts and express affection. It’s great for those who are naturally introverted but wish to connect more deeply with others. Thulite also enhances charisma and persuasive skills.
Halite
Pink Halite
Pink Halite helps cleanse the emotional body, enhancing self-love and reducing the tendency towards emotional eating habits. It supports those working to overcome feelings of abandonment and rejection. This crystal is excellent for balancing emotions during periods of stress or diet changes.
Agate
Pink Agate
Pink Agate strengthens the bond between parent and child, smoothing family conflicts and promoting love in household dynamics. It provides emotional security and boosts confidence in decision-making. It’s also helpful in understanding complex emotional situations between loved ones.
Cherry Quartz
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Cherry Quartz revitalizes the heart and spirit, infusing one’s day with energy, enthusiasm, and a zest for life. It promotes a healthy balance between mental focus and creative bursts, making it ideal for those in creative fields. This stone also helps overcome lethargy and provides motivation.
Jasper
Pink Jasper
Pink Jasper offers emotional protection and support, especially during times of stress. It shields against negativity and promotes a sense of stability and balance. Useful for those feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, it brings comfort and tranquility.
Pink Sapphire
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Pink Sapphire attracts and maintains enduring love, while also fostering loyalty and trust. It encourages emotional resilience and strength in partnerships. This gem is perfect for couples forging long-term commitments.
Chalcedony
Pink Chalcedony
Encourages empathy and inner peace, fostering a sense of community and altruism. Pink Chalcedony helps alleviate feelings of hostility and sadness, promoting a more optimistic and kind demeanor. It is beneficial for those seeking to improve emotional communication.
Danburite
Pink Danburite
Known for linking to angelic communication and unconditional love, Pink Danburite facilitates deep spiritual connections and peace. It clears and opens the heart chakra, allowing one to connect with divine energies. This stone is excellent for those seeking comfort from the spiritual realm.
Lepidolite
Lepidolite
Lepidolite eases anxiety and depression, stabilizing emotions through its lithium content. It’s excellent for stress relief and helps with mood swings and emotional balance. Lepidolite is often used to foster calm and tranquility during turbulent times.
Larimar
This stone radiates peace, clarity, and healing love energies, ideal for soothing emotional traumas. Larimar encourages serene communication and helps one connect with inner wisdom. It is particularly useful in times of change, providing a calming presence.
Moonstone
Moonstone supports inner growth and strength, enhancing intuition and promoting inspiration. It stabilizes emotions and helps in recognizing personal patterns that may need shifting. This stone is beneficial for new beginnings and personal growth.
Amethyst
Amethyst offers protection, spiritual growth, and purification of the aura. It fosters divine love and promotes meditation and intuition. This stone is ideal for enhancing spiritual awareness and wisdom.
Aventurine
Enhances decisiveness and leadership qualities, promoting prosperity and compassion. Pink Aventurine helps to balance the subtle bodies and aligns the physical, mental, and emotional for optimal health. It’s particularly useful for those looking to take on new challenges.
Selenite
Known for its ability to clear energy blockages and promote clarity, Selenite enhances honesty and clear communication. It cleanses the aura and other crystals, and is essential for meditative practices. Selenite is a powerful tool for spiritual practice and meditation.
Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz amplifies the energy of love and intention, acting as a master healer crystal. It enhances the properties of other crystals and adjusts its energy to the needs of the user. It is invaluable for practically any type of spiritual, emotional, or physical healing.
Citrine
Attracts joy, wonder, and enthusiasm, sparking creativity and imagination. Citrine promotes positive energy and is often used to attract wealth and success. It’s excellent for overcoming depression, fears, and phobias.
Green Jade
Encourages emotional release and provides calming energy, helping to soothe the mind and release negative thoughts. Green Jade is often used to foster serenity and maintain balance during stressful periods. It also promotes healing and stability in emotional relationships.
Pairing Pink Candles With Other Candle Colors
Can you pair pink candles with other candle colors? Yes, as long as it matches with the intention you want to set. Here are some pairing examples and their effects:
- Orange Candle – Pair pink candles with orange candles if you want to promote creativity and joy.
- Yellow Candle – Combine yellow candles with pink candles to enhance confidence and self-worth.
- Green Candle – Light pink candles with green candles for healing and self-love.
- Blue Candle – Use blue candles with pink candles to encourage self-expression, promote healing, and bring calm. A light blue candle helps with promoting inner peace, while a dark blue candle is excellent for spiritual work.
- Black Candle – Black candles are used for banishing dark energies. If you’re working on emotional healing, lighting black candles first will help protect you from negativity.
- Gold Candle – Gold candle color is often used for amplifying energies. Use it for love spells and deepening romantic connections.
- Brown Candle – In candle color meanings, brown candles are used for grounding energies. Combine it with pink candles if you want emotional balance and stability.
- White Candle – White candles are used for purification and spirituality. Pair it with pink candles for emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and strengthening relationships.
Conclusion
Incorporating a pink candle in conjunction with these crystals can amplify their energies, especially in rituals or practices focused on love, healing, and emotional well-being. Lighting the candle sets a serene, warm atmosphere, making it easier to connect with the crystal’s energy and your intention. Regardless of the shade, pink candles offer a nurturing energy conducive to fostering positive relationships with others and oneself.