One votive candle (Black or green)
Cinnamon
Peppermint
Sage
Salt
Carve rune for protection on one side, for defense on the other. Mix sage, cinnamon, peppermint and salt together and rub into candle, concentrating on getting it into the carved places.
Invoke as follows…
"Goddess protect the lighter of this candle from all negativity at work.
Enable her/him to grow, succeed, and be happy in a productive environment.
Guard him/her from careless and mean spirited words and deeds.
So mote it be."
Sprinkle with holy water, and wrap or put away.
Candle may be given as a gift or a charm to the person needing help, with the following instructions.
Light during the waxing moon, between new and full. Upon lighting, say the following:
"Candle's light, burn bright
Keep me safe from petty spite
Cast your flame,
On darkness reign,
My wishes go with you tonight."
Allow the candle to burn completely, do not blow it out. Then, in time, your wishes shall be fulfilled.
