A candle in a dream often represents knowledge or wisdom that is beginning to develop.
Lighting a candle in a dream can represent an attempt to enlighten yourself about something – to obtain more clarity about something in real life that has been confusing you or that you do not understand very well.
If you light a candle in a dream, it can mean that you are bringing forth energy from within yourself so that you can find the strength and courage to deal with a difficult situation.
If you dream about candles on a birthday cake, you could be experiencing a change in your life – moving from one stage of life to another.
A candle in a dream can also symbolize anything that appears magical.