Taper Candles-Taper candles are one of the most common candles for a reason. Taper candles do not take up much space on an altar or practically anywhere else you put them and they make for quick candle magic spells for their ease at being able to anoint, inscribe, and charge them. Each color of a taper candle can represent a different intent for spells and rituals such as pink for love, black for protection, white for purification and healing, etc.