A candle represents the focal point of your intention by invoking the power and energy of fire, a transformative element in candle magic.

Besides that as the candle burns, smoke rises, there might be opposing forces and resistance to the prayers and intentions that can be visible through myriad of ways. The wick of the candle may become bifurcated or have several lobes, the candle may burn with a low flame, the glass encasing the wax may start getting darker in color due to soot deposition.