passionate idea of the 14th February...

The Romance of Candlelight

When you think of creating a romantic mood or effect, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Besides a great partner to be amorous with, candles are usually at the top of the list. What is it about this item that makes it so irrefutably synonymous with romance? It could be it's classic elegance, the delightful playfulness of firelight twinkling in a room or maybe it's the way a person's skin seems to take on an almost angelic glow when in this lustrous light. No matter what the reason, candles and the light they cast will always remain an essential ingredient for romance. In fact, it is not just a romantic additive, but also a way to mark special occasions and celebrations. Candles are used to celebrate birthdays, weddings and many other special life events so it's inclusion in a couple's romantic life, seemingly, is a natural step.

Candle Color Symbols white: peace red: passion light blue: happiness green: fertility yellow: attraction pink: love, friendship orange: stimulation purple: meditation

How you go about using candles to enhance your romantic life, though, can be done in a myriad of ways. Truly the possibilities of this magical influence are endless. If you've felt your romantic creativeness waning then make it a priority to spend some time in the aura of candlelight. Some candlelight interlude ideas include: sharing a drink together, relaxing over romantic music, giving a massage, sharing a meal or having an intimate talk.

For everyday romance you might try placing candles on the dining table, in the bathroom or on a night stand next to your bed. If either you or your partner has had a stressful day, use aromatic candles known for their calming or aphrodisiac qualities. Also play with the colors, height, texture, style and grouping of your candles. Each change creates a different effect. Find the one you like the best.

Special romantic evenings or other events are definitely heightened with the addition of candles,especially in large quantities. For your next interlude, try filling the entire room with candlelight or using a variety of different shaped, sized and colored candles. You could also create a heart or the words "I love you" with the candles. Tea lights also work well for those purposes.

You may also try giving a special, sentimental candle a month to your love. Each month hunt down a candle either through the Internet or in local stores, gift wrap it and leave it in a special place for your love to find. Let them know the candle is to be lit only during special romantic times with each other. Make it a point to find time to light the candle at least once a week.

The idea is encourage and invite romance through this time-honored romantic symbol. Make it a point to indulge and bask in the glow of candlelight at least once a week, even if it's solo time spent in the bath or over a good book. Your life will be just that bit more romantic for it