What is the difference between a stick candle and a 7-day candle?

The taper candle serves for quick prayer and for the work desk. The 7-day candle sustains a prayer request that needs time and usually illuminates the altar. For the 7-day candle, only remove the plastic from the top and leave the body wrapped.

Is a black candle evil?

No. The black candle absorbs heavy loads and appears in spiritual cleansing (descarrego) and in guardian rituals. Whoever associated the idea of evil with it was looking at the religion from the outside. In ritual work of the left, follow the guidance of the leader of your house.

Candle test

Which candle to light

Q: Which candle to light when I do not know the color?

The white one. It is of Oxalá (Obatala) and serves any orixá, any spirit, and any prayer request. It is the right choice to give thanks, ask for peace, or to set the Guardian Angel.

Q: Where to light the candle safely?

On a firm plate or support of ceramic or glass, about 30 cm away from curtains and paper, away from wind and out of reach of children and animals. Put it out when going to sleep and when leaving the house.

Q: Does the test replace the orientation of the terreiro?

No. The test helps choose the color for a personal request. Consecrating an orixá, a bead necklace (guia), or a spirit follows the tradition of your own house.

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Who is the candle for?

How does the test choose your candle?

The first question is who the candle is for: an orixá (orisha), a Umbanda spirit, a saint, or the Romani people, or your own prayer request, in the right color. Then comes the area of the request, your case, the force that calls you (the waters, the woods, the fire, or the light) and the way you want the request to happen.

Each candle on the altar has a profile based on what it serves: the Oxum candle is for love, prosperity, and sweet waters; the Exu Tranca Ruas candle is for path and protection; the green one is the woods of Oxóssi (Oshosi) and accompanies health. The test adds up points and shows the candle that best matches, with two more options.

Colors change a bit from house to house. In Umbanda, Ogum (Ogun) usually wears red; in Candomblé ketu he wears dark blue and green. If your terreiro teaches differently, follow your house. See the complete table in colors of the orixás.

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Frequently asked questions

Which candle to light when I do not know the color?

The white one. It is of Oxalá and serves any orixá, any spirit, and any prayer request. It is the right choice to give thanks, ask for peace, or to set the Guardian Angel.

What is the difference between a taper candle and a 7-day candle?

Is the black candle evil?

Where to light the candle safely?

Does the test replace the orientation of the terreiro?