A conservative think tank, the Pacific Research Institute, has been floating a much lower number, 8 million, claiming others who are uninsured are either temporarily uninsured (between jobs, perhaps) or earn enough to purchase health insurance but choose not to.
Wicca Store. Candle Color Meanings. Candles of different colors are used in magic. They can be one of the most effective tools used for spells, meditation, rituals and other ceremonies. Below is a list of individual candle colors and the meanings and uses traditionally associated with that color.
On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the Prophecy Candle in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah.