Catholic and devotional candle colors carry meanings shaped by prayer, liturgical tradition, saints’ devotion, mourning, sacred time, and centuries of lived faith. Discover what white, red, green, violet, rose, and black represent in Catholic practice, how votive and prayer candles are used, and why Mexican veladoras often hold meanings that extend beyond a simple color chart. This guide also explores home altars, Marian devotion, saint candles, folk Catholic practice, and the important difference between Catholic symbolism and candle-magic correspondences. Sometimes a candle marks a season. Sometimes it carries a prayer long after we leave.