Candle Magick has been around for many years. No matter how it is used you must remember that it will come back threefold, whether it be good or bad. Candle Magick is a special art used for so many things. Keep in mind that some candle magic has to be repeated over a period of days. Therefore, you will want to place them in an area that will not be disturbed. Do not choose a place where there is a tv, radio noise or disturbances of any kind. Keep in mind to not put candles near curtains and such, as you would not want to burn your house down. Candle magic should always be performed in a low traffic area.
Preparation
~First, you must create an altar to perform your magick. With making an alter you can be creative. All you really need is a flat surface that is available all the time. For a cloth, you may use any color, but white is preffered because it is a multi-purpose color.
~Second, you may need Incense. They are something that are not required but can be used. There are some who believe that incense are unimportant in candle magic. I cannot imagine performing candle magick without the incense. The type that you use may be specified in a specific spell, if that is the case by all means use that. Generally, three kings incense as well as vervain can be used. Vervain gives the spell working a little umph. But then again nothing is set in stone.. Be creative.
~Third, it is very important that you prepare yourself. Prior to your spell working prepare yourself with a nice relaxing bath. Add a hand full of sea salt to get your charges set where they need to be. Light a few candles, turn off the light and relax. Clear your mind of the junk you have picked up through out the day. Visualize the water washing all the negativity away from you. It is very important that your mind be at ease and clear prior to any spell working.
~Next, the type of candle you will use must be chosen. Any type of candle can be used for candle magic as long as it has been cleansed and consecrated prior to use. Although beeswax candles are higher in price than store bought candles, they are more powerful because they are produced from nature. As with any other tool, the candle made by the practitioner for a specific purpose captures the energy of the practitioner. Many experienced Witches will use only candles they have crafted themselves because of this.
~After all this is done, you must cleanse your candles that are going to be used in the spell. This is a very important step and should not be omitted. Cleansing removes all the negative energies that the candle has picked up along the way. As with all supplies you want your candles to to be as free of psychic debris as possible. Submerge the candle in sea salt and the ask The Lord and lady to bless it.
~When finished cleansing your candles you may now dress your candles. (I don't mean literally with clothes) Dressing the candle with oil is as important as any other step. Use whatever oil you prefer or what a specific spell asks you to use.
Casting the Spell
~To bring something to you, rub oil on the candle in a downward motion from the top to the middle and then from the bottom to the middle.
~To send something away from you...you rub the oil from the middle of the candle out to the ends. Never make a back and forth motion as this defeats the purpose.
Dab the remaining oil from your fingers onto your third eye and on your breast bone. Then say the following:
“I cleanse and consecrate this candle in the name of the Lord and the Lady. May it burn with strength in the service of the light.”
Then state your intent or the purpose of the candle.
~Next, you have the choice of inscribing your candle or candles. If you inscribe a candle you should use your Athame. The same principle as dressing the candle is used.
~Here is a list of color correspondences to help you choose your candle:
White
The Goddess,
Higher Self,
Purity,
Peace ,
Virginity,
(substitutes any other color)
Black
Binding, Shapeshifting, Protection, Repels Negativity
Brown
Special Favors,
To Influence Friendships
Silver
The Goddess,
Astral energy,
Female energy,
Telepathy,
Clairvoyance,
Intuition,
Dreams
Third Eye,
Psychic Ability,
Hidden Knowledge,
To Influence People in High Places,
Spiritual Power
Element of Water,
Wisdom,
Protection,
Calm,
Good Fortune,
Opening Blocked Communication,
Spiritual Inspiration
The Element of Earth,
Physical Healing,
Monetary success,
Mother Earth,
Tree and Plant Magic,
Growth,
Personal Goals
Affection,
Romance,
Affection,
Caring,
Nurturing,
Planetary Good Will
Element of Fire,
Passion,
Strength,
Fast action,
Career Goals,
Lust,
Driving Force,
Survival,
Blood of the Moon
General Success,
Property Deals,
Legal matters,
Justice,
Selling
Professional Growth,
Business Fertility,
Career Maneuvers,
Passion,
Money Goals
The God,
Promote Winning,
Power of the Male,
Happiness
The Element of Air,
Intelligence,
The Sun,
Memory,
Logical Imagination,
To Accelerate Learning,
To Break Mental Blocks.
