A candle in a dream often represents hope that feels small but real -- a fragile source of guidance in a situation that otherwise feels uncertain or dark. A candle that keeps going out can point to hope you're struggling to sustain, while one that burns steadily often reflects quiet reassurance.
We ought not to use arguments or tedious discourses in giving judgement, much less flatteries, but only to pronounce what is known by experience and firm reason. - Cardan Girolamo (1501-1576)