Candles, ribbons, cloths: whatever carries white into a working carries white meaning with it.
White in symbolism
White is a color with both masculine and feminine energies. It is the unity of all colors. White is the color of godliness, cleanliness, purity, potential, protection, the moon, virginity, snow and ice. In magick, white is compatible with all colors. White is used in magick for achieving high spirituality, divination, seeking the truth, increasing psychic powers, protection, healing, peace and purification. White can be used in any spell or ritual as an enhancer.
Correspondences
- Element: Air
- Direction: East
- Planet: Moon/Mutable
- Day: Monday/Mutable
- Plants: Rosemary, Woodruff, Mugwort, Marigold, Mustard, Rue, Sage, Tansy, St. Johns Wort, Betony, Burdock, Mint, Fern, Elder Flower, Heather, Lilac, Lily, Mint, Dahlia, Gladiola
- Tarot links: The Fool
Choose this color for candles or cloths when your question leans toward white matters.
The wider web of symbols
In the older craft the same current runs through: The Fool — card of the white ray, Rosemary — herb of the white candle, Mugwort — herb of the white candle, Marigold — herb of the white candle, Mustard — herb of the white candle, Rue — herb of the white candle, Puer — figure of the same element, Acquisitio — figure of the same element and Laetitia — figure of the same element.