A BASIC CANDLE BURNING RITUAL
From: Doreen Valiente's Natural Magic
Best: Do last thing at night then go to bed with the thought that the ritual will succeed. Select a candle of an appropriate color. The candle should be new and never used for any other purpose.
Anoint the candle to impress your thoughts on it and to consecrate it to your purpose.
Before starting get clear on what you wish, then write your wish on new paper. Put this paper under the candle holder.
Lower or turn off other lights. Rub the anointing oil on your fingers and gently rub it onto the candle.
Light the candle and sit in quiet concentration upon your wish. Above all visualize the thing you want.
Use the burning candle as a focus of concentration.
When you feel that you have concentrated for long enough take the paper
and burn it in the flame of the candle, with the thought that you are now projecting your wish into the beyond to find fulfillment.
Say this invocation .....
Invocation:
Candle shining in the night With your flame enchanted, By the powers of magic might May my wish be granted. When the candle sheds its gleam At the mystic hour, Let fulfillment of my dream Gather secret power. Flame of magic, brightly burn, Spirit of the fire. Let the wheel of fortune turn, Grant me my desire.
One, two, three - so mote it be!
Allow the candle to burn itself out. Candle Magic Lesson
Teacher- jwaters 1995
Let me say this:
Wicca is a VERY broad subject, and each person has their own interpretation of how things are done. That is what makes it such a wonderful way of life. So what you hear tonight is strictly the way *I* do things and not to be taken as gospel. It works for me ... if you can use it as well, then I am happy. Other teachers may tell you something entirely different.... You make up your own mind as to how to use what you are taught. So you will hear me say things, and next week the next teacher may say something entirely different, both are correct. We all do things the way that works best for us.... You work with the god/goddesses as an individual through your own UNIQUE perceptions of how things are.
This is a BASIC candle magick magick class .... there are much more advanced advanced techniques... But you have to start with the basics before you can build anything on it I was asked to teach this class because of my NOTORIOUS reputation for RED candles *laugh* Some of you have asked for them, and I am happy they have worked for you... BUT The Magick has been within YOURSELVES ... I simply released it ... SO, what is candle magick....
First of alt, it is the easiest way to get your needs meet ... very simple, and very effect if done properly. Before doing any candle magick, or any magick at all for that matter You need to examine your motivations. It is NEVER appropriate to do a magickal working for someone without their permission. It is NEVER appropriate to do a candle magick to manipulate someone to do YOUR will.
Please remember these are *MY* ethics. The way *1* do things Manipulation of any sort, is not good, and if you are a wicca/witch, and know the 3-Fold law, trust me, It does come back to you. When you do magick to help yourself or someone WITH their permission, the benefit is 3-Fold to you Every magical working that I do comes back to me 3-Fold, so I always try to examine my motivations for doing magick...
Bless the Goddess, my life is good... I have done LOADS of love magick for people here ... and you all know that MY life is now n ow filled with love and happiness *laugh* So, before doing any magickal working... examine your motives... Why do you want to do this thing... Who Wh o will benefit.... Can anyone be harmed by the outcome of your working? Remember the principle of the 3-fold law is in place, whether you believe it or not *laugh* In my particular tradition it is a 9-Fold law, so I am VERY careful.
Now to the subject at hand, what is candle magick and how does it work? Candle magick is a very simple technique to release your needs/desires to the universe to be fulfilled. As the flame burns, so the energy of what you desire is put out there, and brought to you, or to the one you are doing the working for. In order to prepare yourself for doing candle magick, you need to do a few things first...
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Is ther there e any any othe otherr way way to achi achiev eve e the the desi desire red d eff effec ectt ... .....
4)
Examine your mo motives *laugh*
Seriously ... also double check your motives, because once you start that candle burning, the energy is released .... I can't stress that enough And since you are hearing this from me *laugh* the head of my tradition would say, you know could possible fall under the 9-fold law *laugh*. You can't manipulate another to your will, You can clear the path for love to come into your life, but not a particular person... At least that is *MY* belief.
Always check and double check, what you are doing is disturbing what I like to call is the "web of life" The tapestry as it were You are making changes to that... SO be sure of what you want before you do so... Okay, off my soapbox *laugh* You all got the message to check your motives by now....
On to candle magick... Hopefully you all know kn ow how to meditate, or at least
how to "center" yourselves ... if not, see me after class, or maybe we will do a #wicca 101 on meditation. You have examined your motivations... Your intentions are good... You have permission... All things seem to be ready to work a little magick This is the basic technique that I use. I will give out candle colors and oils after I explain the technique.
If you want to bring something into your life... Start a new project... Get a new job... You do your working from the New Moon to the Full Moon... If you want to get rid of something... You need to lose weight *laugh* You do your working from the full moon to the new moon Do not do magickal workings on the dark moon, that is the day before the new moon Unless you are VERY experienced .... And you know EXACTLY what you are doing... The dark moon is not a good time for beginners ... Not that it is BAD... Just not appropriate... You can do TONS of workings between the full moon and new moon, you don't need to do them on the dark moon.
Okay... You are in the right phase of the moon. You know what you want. Get yourself grounded or "centered" Take your candle in your left hand (if you are right handed) that is your receiving hand... With your right hand Put some oil on your long and middle finger this is you getting it out there hand *laugh* You are going to anoint your candle with oil... And while doing so... Project into the candle what you need... i.e. ...you need a better job.... See yourself in the job that you desire .... Visualize very strongly as much as you can... Rub
the oil into the candle... Some witches carve symbols into the candle to intensify the effect... For a new job... a dollar sign.
Once you have the candle prepared... Light it, I use a match ... personal choice As the flame burns ..."see" through visualization.. the energy being released so that what you desire may come to you Use one candle per working... Once you have anointed it and prepared it... It is only good for that one working... You want to let it burn all the way out... If you have pets who might disturb it... Put it in the bathroom and shut the door As long as the candle burns, the magick is going out and bringing back to you 3-fold what you have asked for It's real simple folks... but VERY effective.
Okay, on to colors.... These are pretty basic guidelines... Please feel free to use it or not ... it is what works for me.
White - All purposes.. if all else fails...use a white candle... white contains ALL colors.. and is always appropriate. White is also used for protection.. and is very effective I always have a white candle going...
Red - *laugh* My personal favorite Red, brings love, and passion to your life. Red also is used for health and vitality, courage and protection red is associated with the element of fire... So is it very forceful... Use them cautiously *laugh* (joking)
Pink - Love, friendship, romance Pink is also used for self love
Orange - Attraction, and energy... Orange is usually used to enhance another candle for more advanced workings...
Yellow - Mental energies ... confidence, communication Yellow can help with studying *laugh* good for you college students to always have one going Yellow is associated with the element of air, all mental things
Green - Money, prosperity, fertility, healing, growth If you need money or a new job ... Green is the candle of choice...
Blue - peace, Healing, patience, happiness, psychic attunement blue can be used to help you relax in order to sleep Blue is associated with the element of water....
Purple - Power, healing of severe diseases, spirituality meditation, use to enhance all spiritual workings used in combination with blue candles for intense healings
Brown - Usually used for working with animals ... combine with other colors
Gray - Neutrality, something you want to neutralized, not effect anything ... combined with other candles in more advanced workings
Black - Banishing negativity or absorbing negativity. Black can be used to help you get rid of something, but please use caution, be sure it is not
something you may want later in your life
Those are the basic colors that you will find.... Feel free to use my list or not... As to oils... I keep it pretty simple I have a special anointing oil that is part of my tradition that I make... Can't give you the recipe though *laugh* BUT I also use patchouli for prosperity or fertility workings... Otherwise it is mainly frankincense or sandalwood for me... I follow the rule, keep it simple and it works better... I find sandalwood works for most anything that patchouli won't work for
Okay, that is my basic intro. to candle magick for
I am fixing to open it up
questions. I know you have Loads *groan* *laugh* Please ask one at a time if you can, let me answer one, you may find someone else has your same question okay? One at a time if possible....
Dr Who-7-- Question: Is it possible to combine colors ... say, a fertility working and a healing working'? (blue + green?)
jwaters-- DrWho7: Definitely! !!! Be sure and do it near a new moon...
DemonHart-- jwaters: in that situation, do you burn both blue and green, or a blue-green candle?
jwaters-- DemonHart: I would burn both....
SnowFire-- Candle-making kits are available ... would they be effective??
jwater-- snowfire: yes making your own candles is very effective....
eliane-- question: is it ok if you need to put out a candle .... for example, if you need to leave the house and don't want to start a fire
jwaters-- Eliane: If you have to put a candle out that is fine ... but if you can, leave it burning the whole time..
SilverFox-- eliane: personally, for me. I feel that you need to work the magick when you know that you can remain with the candle. of course, I like to be there in case order to communicate with the candle.
DragonEye-- Question -When making a pentacle on the ground should you use different colors at the points or does it matter?
jwaters-- Dragoneye: I use different colors for the directions, so if I was making a pentacle for a specific working, yes I probable would do that
LaComtess-- If you have to put a candle out, should you re-light it when you can, or just leave it?
jwaters-- Lacomtess: If you put it out, I would leave it out, unless you are
doing a specific working...
FireWalk-- I was wondering if it mattered what the candle is made of.. bees-wax, etc..
jwaters-- FireWalk: If you can AFFORD beeswax then by all means use it ... I burn WAY too many candles to afford it Any candle will work, once you anoint it and empower it
FireWalk-- but anything is ok then.. even dollar store candles:)
jwaters-- even the one from the 5& 10 store
iiin-- beeswax is nice to use if you are working anything with nature, such as ring of solomon
Teene-- When doing this, what direction do you face? Should the banish the room you use? Should the color of clothes you wear match the candle?
jwaters-- Teene: If it is an advanced magickal working, by all means yes.. for basic stuff no...
im-- king solomon could communicate with the critters around him, it is based on that.. it is used to bring wildlife to your yard.
elfgirl-- how important is it to bury the candle after a working??
jwaters-- elfgirl: Hmmm.. good question.. I usually let my candles go out completely...
elfgirl-- I mean ... if I were to repeat the spell ... could I use the same candle??
jwaters-- Elfgirl: BUT if you are through with the working, and you have candle remaining ... dispose of it how you feel comfortable ... if you want to bury it then do so ... I don't because I let my burn out *laugh*
elfgirl-- doWt use it for a spell that could be repeated??
jwaters-- elfgirl: Nope, I would start with a new candle
Lorelei-- jwaters does it matter how big the candle is?
jwaters-- The size of the candle is not important. for basic workings...
Tanj-- Seeing as how I'm in a dorm, and unfortunately candles tend to set off the fire alarm, what type of candle would you recommend to not set off the fire alann?
jwaters-- Tanj: use the small dinner tapers, they don't produce much heat, if
that is too much, use the little tiny votive candles
Tanj-- Or might it work to have alcohol lamps or something going instead of candles? I've had great results with alcohol lamps scented with lavender to relieve stress....
jwaters-- Tanj: You may not get the same effect with oil lamps, but try it and let me know okay? I have never used them .... I would like to know if they work as well
Tanj-- Ok, I'll do that .... )"at about the coloring in alcohol lamps? I was thinking perhaps soaking flower petals or something, but plain old' food coloring is cheaper...
jwaters-- tanj: If you are going to use alcohol lamps, I would experiment with food colorings, but I have not used diem, so let me know if they work okay? I would like to know for myself as well...
Teene-- Should the direction match the element and color?
jwaters-- Teene: Yes if you are doing an elemental working.. if I am doing prosperity, I usually light the green candle in the north and leave it burning there...
VaxCat-- but a few weeks back I was very depressed about some woods that
are being destroyed by development... so I took a candle (a black one) into the woods at night in the snow ... grounded centered and meditated, using the candle to release my anger at the developers (because anger only hurts me not them) ... and to take in and remember and appreciate what's left of the woods .... is this appropriate? in accordance with what you were talking about etc.? and if so how so? (I did it out of gut instinct ... ) (and want to understand what was going on in my head)
jwaters-- VaxCat: yes if you were releasing you anger and could express it no other way ... I think so...You may want to go back and light a white candle to bless the ground and restore a balance though ... just my opinion
mystarwin- gut instinct is the best most times, vax... very appropriate to do it in the woods
VaxCat-- well I wasn't expressing my anger at the developers ... I was just releasing it from myself
Teene-- Can you do this with a group if all wants the same thing? And would it help if you have SEEING?
jwaters-- Teene: Definitely!!!! A group working is much more powerful, just be sure you all are seeing the same thing...
blktigger-- groups are fine.. ever notice the candle lit processions at the major rituals of humans? i.e. graduations, weddings, etc.
jwaters-- FireEyes: You have waited forever .... your next
FireEyes-- 1. when is candle magick appropriate? I mean I'm sure don't use it for every little thing, like maybe burn a candle so supper won't turn out bad or something. 2. how important is the color of the flame ? 3. What do you do with the wax when the candle is burned away? and this last one may be a topic for another class, but: 4. why does the magick (energy) return to you threefold?
jwaters-- FE: Candle magick is only appropriate when all else fails ... you don't need it for normal every day things... If you need a job.. have you gone out and looked for one?
FireEyes-- jwaters: i.e. candle magick is a last resort? ok, when you say 'all else fails', what does that include? does it include other forms of magick as well?
jwaters-- FE: If you need a job.. have you gone out and looked for one?
jwaters-- FE: I burn my candles completely out, there is no wax left... The color of the candles helps with your visualization, To *ME* it is important..
FireEyes-- jwaters: and my second question asked how important the FLAME was, not the candle.
jwaters-- FE: The flame is always the same color....
FireEyes-- jwaters: things can be added to the flame to change the color, how important is that?
jwaters-- Mold is just the way energy works, in my tradition 9-fold, a multiple of three.
LyDi4-- has anyone talked about banishing negative energies by writing your negative thought on paper over a black candle ... meditating... and releasing them while letting the paper burn over the candle and putting the paper into your cauldron?
Lorelei-- I was just wondering ... when I am concentrating energy on someone ... (usually for protection or healing purposes) I always light a candle ... is that appropriate?
LyDi4- I assume that is candle magick as well
Brokkiere-- LyDi4: That is accepted in some forms of Satanism ... as for witchcraft, I have no clue.
jwaters-- FE: That is more advanced techniques ... adding things to the flames
jwaters-- FE: When you have done all else...
FireEyes-- jwaters: meaning, can't you light a candle AS you are working for something rather than after all else failed? for instance, light a green candle before sending out resumes?
jwaters-- FE: Yes you can.. the candle will help what you are working for ... use it to enhance what you are doing...
jwaters-- Lorelei: Completely appropriate ... definitely! Good girl!
LyDi4-- why should the candle colors matter? I mean in reality I feel that the emotions involved just by the meditation are sufficient...
jwaters-- Lydia: The candle color matters to aid in visualization of what you desire, if you don't need it, then don't use it.. it just works for me...
LyDi4-- I can understand the symbolism that the colors induce feelings in our minds and hearts...but I don't think that colors are important in any magick... if you will it enough... shouldn't that be enough?
Noa--- lydi4; Its all personal, this is what works for Jwaters, edit and use it as you will, she's only letting you know what's worked for her
Jane-- Lydia: the candle is a focal point. the colors are "traditional". create your own traditional colors if you like.. to associate with your own focus and emotion:-) just my viewpoint...
jwaters-- Lydia: I can only speak from my experience and what works for me, if you don't need colors.. don't use them ... up to each person...
Brokkiere-- LyD: I use no colors ... only black and white candles. Works for me
-Jane-- Lydia: I believe it is enough just to will it. colors are cool though *smile*
Noa--- lydi4; Well, that's the thing, if that's your believes, then use all white candles... or whatever you have, for that matter, why use candles? :)
LyDi4-- Brok: it doesn't seem to matter if I use the same candle twice ... or 30 times... just a focal point and may to help me remember my affirmation/ wishes or personal meditations
blktigger-- In my group we light a large candle usually white at Samhain and we light it from a previous years white large candle then we light small candles for each member and they take this home for their use we light the large candle
for every ritual and it is termed the year fire this way each member has a part of the whole kinda neat... btw, was there any particular response to the used wax question does anyone else do a year-fire sort of thing
kismet-- I wonder how to keep the visits w/ the god(dess) on a manageable level. too much power
jwaters-- Kismet: *laugh* ...That is really not a candle magick question, can I talk with you about that privately
alienor-- well, here goes anyway... I know it is better to dispose of candles used in candle magick after one use, but what about candles burned in ritual for the elements/directions? Can you use these a second time?
jwaters-- Alienor: Yes you can, I use the big 7 day candles for directions in casting circles, and I reuse them over and over
Noa --- jwaters; when using the candles over and over, wouldn't it be better to use fresh ones for more sensitive works, otherwise previous works could rub off?
kismet-- does it matter if I burn the whole candle or not, in?
jwaters-- Anyone else have a question before we close this down for the night?
jwaters-- Noa: I am talking about directional candles for casting circles, those I reuse...
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Wicca 101, January 31, 1995
Topic- Candle Magic Teacher- jwaters
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let me say this:
Wicca is a VERY broad subject, and each person has their own interpretation of how things are done. That is what makes is such a wonderful way of life. So what you hear tonight is strictly the way *I* do things and not to be taken as gospel It works for me...if you can use it as well, then I am happy Other teachers may tell you something entirely different.... You make up your own mind as to how to use what you are taught So you will hear me say things, and next week the next teacher may say something entirely different, both are correct. we all do things the way that works best for us.... You work with
the gods/goddesses as an individual through your own UNIQUE perceptions of how things are
This is a BASIC candle magick class....there are much more advanced techniques... But you have to start with the basics before you can build anything on it I was asked to teach this class because of my NOTORIOUS reputation for RED candles *laugh* Some of you have asked for them, and I am happy they have worked for you... BUT The Magick has been within YOURSELVES...I simply released it ... SO, what is candle magick....
First of all, it is the easiest way to get your needs meet...very simple, and very effect if done properly. Before doing any candle magick, or any magick at all for that matter You need to examine your motivations. It is NEVER appropriate to do a magickal working for someone without their permission. It is NEVER appropriate to do a candle magick to manipulate someone to do YOUR will.
Please remember these are *MY* ethics. The way *I* do things Manipulation of any sort, is not good, and if you are a wicca/witch, and know the 3-Fold law, trust me, It does come back to you. When you do magick to help yourself or someone WITH their permission, the benefit is 3-Fold to you
Every magical
working that I do comes back to me 3-Fold, so I always try to examine my motivations for doing magick...
Bless the Goddess, my life is good... I have done LOADS of love magick for ppl here...and you all know that MY life is now filled with love and happiness *laugh* So, before doing any magickal working... examine your motives... Why do you want to do this thing... Who will benefit.... Can anyone be harmed by the outcome of your working? Remember the principle of the 3-fold law is in place, whether you believe it or not *laugh* In my particular tradition it is a 9-Fold law, so I am VERY careful
Now to the subject at hand, what is candle magick and how does it work? Candle magick is a very simple technique to release your needs/desires to the universe to be fulfilled. As the flame burns, so the energy of what you desire is put out there, and brought to you, or to the one you are doing the working for. In order to prepare yourself for doing candle magick, you need to do a few things first... 1) Examine your motives.... 2) Do you have permission from all parties involved.... 3) Is there any other way to achieve the desired effect.... 4) Examine your motives *laugh*
Seriously...also double check your motives, because once you start that candle burning, the energy is released.... I can't stress that enough And since you are hearing this from me *laugh* the head of my tradition would say, you know
could possible fall under the 9-fold law *laugh* You can't manipulate another to your will, You can clear the path for love to come into your life, but not a particular person... At least that is *MY* belief
Always check and double check, what you are doing is disturbing what I like to call is the "web of life" The tapestry as it were You are making changes to that... SO be sure of what you want before you do so... Okay, off my soapbox *laugh* You all got the message to check your motives by now....
On to candle magick... Hopefully you all know how to meditate, or at least how to "center" yourselves...if not, see me after class, or maybe we will do a #wicca 101 on meditation. You have examined your motivations... Your intentions are good... You have permission... All things seem to be ready to work a little magick This is the basic technique that I use. I will give out candle colors and oils after I explain the technique
If you want to bring something into your life... Start a new project... Get a new job... You do your working from the New Moon to the Full Moon... If you want to get rid of something... You need to lose weight *laugh* You do your working from the full moon to the new moon Do not do magickal workings on the dark moon, that is the day before the new moon Unless you are VERY experienced.... And you know EXACTLY what you are doing... The dark moon is not a good time for beginners... Not that it is BAD... Just not
appropriate... You can do TONS of workings between the full moon and new moon, you don't need to do them on the dark moon
Okay... You are in the right phase of the moon. You know what you want. Get yourself grounded or "centered" Take your candle in your left hand (if you are right handed) that is your receiving hand... With your right hand Put some oil on your long and middle finger this is you getting it out there hand *laugh* You are going to anoint your candle with oil... And while doing so... Project into the candle what you need... i.e. ...you need a better job.... See yourself in the job that you desire .... Visualize very strongly as much as you can... Rub the oil into the candle... Some witches carve symbols into the candle to intensify the effect... For a new job... a dollar sign
Once you have the candle prepared... Light it, I use a match...personal choice As the flame burns... "see" through visualization.. the energy being released so that what you desire may come to you Use one candle per working... Once you have anointed it and prepared it... It is only good for that one working... You want to let it burn all the way out... If you have pets who might disturb it... Put it in the bathroom and shut the door As long as the candle burns, the magick is going out and bringing back to you 3-fold what you have asked for It's real simple folks... but VERY effective
Okay, on to colors.... These are pretty basic guidelines... Please feel free
to use it or not...it is what works for me
White - All purposes.. if all else fails...use a white candle. white contains ALL colors.. and is always appropriate White is also used for protection.. and is very effective I always have a white candle going...
Red - *laugh* My personal favorite Red, brings love, and passion to your life. Red also is used for health and vitality, courage and protection red is associated with the element of fire... So is it very forceful... Use them cautiously *laugh* (joking)
Pink - Love, friendship, romance Pink is also used for self love
Orange - Attraction, and energy... Orange is usually used to enhance another candle for more advanced workings...
Yellow - Mental energies...confidence, communication Yellow can help with studying *laugh* good for you college students to always have one going Yellow is associated with the element of air, all mental things
Green - Money, prosperity, fertility, healing, growth If you need money or a new job...Green is the candle of choice...
Blue - peace, Healing, patience, happiness, psychic attunement blue can be used to help you relax in order to sleep Blue is associated with the element of water....
Purple - Power, healing of severe diseases, spirituality meditation, use to enhance all spiritual workings used in combination with blue candles for intense healings
Brown - Usually used for working with animals...combine with other colors
Gray - Neutrality, something you want to neutralized, not effect anything...combined with other candles in more advanced workings
Black - Banishing negativity or absorbing negativity. Black can be used to help you get rid of something, but please use caution, be sure it is not something you may want later in your life
Those are the basic colors that you will find.... Feel free to use my list or not... As to oils... I keep it pretty simple I have a special anointing oil that is part of my tradition that I make... Can't give you the recipe though *laugh* BUT I also use patchouli for prosperity or fertility workings... Otherwise it is mainly frankincense or sandalwood for me... I follow the rule, keep it simple and it works better... I find sandalwood works for most anything that patchouli won't work for
Okay, that is my basic intro. to candle magick..... I am fixing to open it up for questions. I know you have Loads *groan* *laugh* Please ask one at a time if you can, let me answer one, you may find someone else has your same question
okay? One at a time if possible....
Dr_Who_7-- Question: Is it possible to combine colors ... say, a fertility working and a healing working? (blue + green?)
jwaters-- DrWho7: Definitely! !!! Be sure and do it near a new moon...
DemonHart-- jwaters: in that situation, do you burn both blue and green, or a blue-green candle?
jwaters-- DemonHart: I would burn both....
SnowFire-- Candle-making kits are available...would they be effective??
jwater-- snowfire: yes making your own candles is very effective....
eliane-- question: is it ok if you need to put out a candle....for ex if you need to leave the house and don't want to start a fire
jwaters-- Eliane: If you have to put a candle out that is fine...but if you can, leave it burning the whole time..
SilverFox-- eliane: personally, for me. I feel that you need to work the magick when you know that you can remain with the candle. of course, I like to be there in case order to communicate with the candle.
DragonEye-- Question -When making a pentacle on the ground should you use different colors at the points or does it matter?
jwaters-- Dragoneye: I use different colors for the directions, so if I was making a pentacle for a specific working, yes I probable would do that
LaComtess-- If you have to put a candle out, should you re-light it when you can, or just leave it?
jwaters-- Lacomtess: If you put it out, I would leave it out, unless you are doing a specific working...
FireWalk-- I was wondering if it mattered what the candle is made of... bees-wax, etc..
jwaters-- FireWalk: If you can AFFORD beeswax then by all means use it...I burn WAY too many candles to afford it Any candle will work, once you anoint it and empower it
FireWalk-- but anything is ok then.. even dollar store candles:)
jwaters-- even the one from the 5&10 store
im-- beeswax is nice to use if you are working anything with nature, such as ring of solomon
Teene-- When doing this, what direction do you face? Should the banish the room you use? Should the color of clothes you wear match the candle?
jwaters-- Teene: If it is an advanced magickal working, by all means yes.. for basic stuff no...
im-- king solomon could communicate with the critters around him, it is based on that.. it is used to bring wildlife to your yard.
elfgirl-- how important is it to bury the candle after a working??
jwaters-- elfgirl: Hmmm.. good question.. I usually let my candles go out completely...
elfgirl-- I mean...if I were to repeat the spell...could I use the same candle??
jwaters-- Elfgirl: BUT if you are through with the working, and you have candle remaining...dispose of it how you feel comfortable...if you want to bury it then do so...I don't because I let my burn out *laugh*
elfgirl-- don't use it for a spell that could be repeated??
jwaters-- elfgirl: Nope, I would start with a new candle
Lorelei-- jwaters does it matter how big the candle is?
jwaters-- The size of the candle is not important. for basic workings...
Tanj-- Seeing as how I'm in a dorm, and unfortunately candles tend to set off the fire alarm, what type of candle would you recommend to not set off the fire alarm?
jwaters-- Tanj: use the small dinner tapers, they don't produce much heat, if that is too much, use the little tiny votive candles
Tanj-- Or might it work to have alcohol lamps or something going instead of candles? I've had great results with alcohol lamps scented with lavender to relieve stress....
jwaters-- Tanj: You may not get the same effect with oil lamps, but try it and let me know okay? I have never used them....I would like to know if they work as well
Tanj-- Ok, I'll do that.... What about the coloring in alcohol lamps? I was thinking perhaps soaking flower petals or something, but plain old' food coloring is cheaper...
jwaters-- tanj: If you are going to use alcohol lamps, I would experiment with food colorings, but I have not used them, so let me know if they work okay? I would like to know for myself as well...
Teene-- Should the direction match the element and color?
jwaters-- Teene: Yes if you are doing an elemental working.. if I am doing prosperity, I usually light the green candle in the north and leave it burning there...
VaxCat-- but a few weeks back I was very depressed about some woods that are being destroyed by development... so I took a candle (a black one) into the woods at night in the snow...grounded centered and meditated, using the candle to release my anger at the developers (because anger only hurts me not them)...and to take in and remember and appreciate what's left of the woods....is this appropriate? in accordance with what you were talking about etc.? and if so how so? (I did it out of gut instinct...) (and want to understand what was going on in my head)
jwaters-- VaxCat: yes if you were releasing you anger and could express it no other way...I think so...You may want to go back and light a white candle to bless the ground and restore a balance though...just my opinion
mystarwin-- gut instinct is the best most times, vax... very appropriate to do it in the woods
VaxCat-- well I wasn't expressing my anger at the developers...I was just releasing it from myself
Teene-- Can you do this with a group if all wants the same thing? And would it help if you have SEEING?
jwaters-- Teene: Definitely!!!! A group working is much more powerful, just be sure you all are seeing the same thing...
blktigger-- groups are fine.. ever notice the candle lit processions at the major rituals of humans? i.e. graduations, weddings, etc.
jwaters-- FireEyes: You have waited forever....your next
FireEyes-- 1. when is candle magick appropriate? I mean I'm sure don't use it for every little thing, like maybe burn a candle so supper won't turn out bad or something. 2. how important is the color of the flame ? 3. What do you do with the wax when the candle is burned away? and this last one may be a topic for another class, but: 4. why does the magick (energy) return to you threefold?
jwaters-- FE: Candle magick is only appropriate when all else fails...you don't need it for normal every day things...
If you need a job.. have you
gone out and looked for one?
FireEyes-- jwaters: i.e. candle magick is a last resort? ok, when you say 'all
else fails', what does that include? does it include other forms of magick as well?
jwaters-- FE: If you need a job.. have you gone out and looked for one?
jwaters-- FE: I burn my candles completely out, there is no wax left... The color of the candles helps with your visualization, To *ME* it is important..
FireEyes-- jwaters: and my second question asked how important the FLAME was, not the candle.
jwaters-- FE: The flame is always the same color....
FireEyes-- jwaters: things can be added to the flame to change the color. how important is that?
jwaters-- 3-fold is just the way energy works, in my tradition 9-fold, a multiple of three.
LyDi4-- has anyone talked about banishing negative energies by writing your negative thought on paper over a black candle ... meditating... and releasing them while letting the paper burn over the candle and putting the paper into your cauldron?
Lorelei-- I was just wondering...when I am concentrating energy on
someone...(usually for protection or healing purposes) I always light a candle...is that appropriate?
LyDi4- I assume that is candle magick as well
Brokkiere-- LyDi4: That is accepted in some forms of Satanism...as for witchcraft, I have no clue.
jwaters-- FE: That is more advanced techniques...adding things to the flames
jwaters-- FE: When you have done all else...
FireEyes-- jwaters: meaning, can't you light a candle AS you are working for something rather than after all else failed? for instance, light a green candle before sending out resumes?
jwaters-- FE: Yes you can.. the candle will help what you are working for....use it to enhance what you are doing...
jwaters-- Lorelei: Completely appropriate...definitely!!! Good girl!
LyDi4-- why should the candle colors matter? I mean in reality I feel that the emotions involved just by the meditation are sufficient...
jwaters-- Lydia: The candle color matters to aid in visualization of what you desire, if you don't need it, then don't use it.. it just works for me...
LyDi4-- I can understand the symbolism that the colors induce feelings in our minds and hearts... but I don't think that colors are important in any magick... if you will it enough... shouldn't that be enough?
Noa--- lydi4; Its all personal, this is what works for Jwaters, edit and use it as you will, she's only letting you know what's worked for her
_Jane-- Lydia: the candle is a focal point. the colors are "traditional". create your own traditional colors if you like.. to associate with your own focus and emotion :-) just my viewpoint...
jwaters-- Lydia: I can only speak from my experience and what works for me, if you don't need colors.. don't use them...up to each person...
Brokkiere-- LyD: I use no colors...only black and white candles. Works for me
_Jane-- Lydia: I believe it is enough just to will it. colors are cool though *smile*
Noa--- lydi4; Well, that's the thing, if that's your believes, then use all white candles... or whatever you have, for that matter, why use candles? :)
LyDi4-- Brok: it doesn't seem to matter if I use the same candle twice...or 30 times... just a focal point and may to help me remember my affirmation/wishes
or personal meditations
blktigger-- In my group we light a large candle usually white at Samhain and we light it from a previous years white large candle then we light small candles for each member and they take this home for their use we light the large candle for every ritual and it is termed the year fire this way each member has a part of the whole kinda neat... btw, was there any particular response to the used wax question does anyone else do a year-fire sort of thing
kismet-- I wonder how to keep the visits w/ the god(dess) on a manageable level. too much power
jwaters-- Kismet: *laugh* ...That is really not a candle magick question, can I talk with you about that privately?
alienor-- well, here goes anyway... I know it is better to dispose of candles used in candle magick after one use, but what about candles burned in ritual for the elements/directions? Can you use these a second time?
jwaters-- Alienor: Yes you can, I use the big 7 day candles for directions in casting circles, and I reuse them over and over
Noa--- jwaters; when using the candles over and over, wouldn't it be better to use fresh ones for more sensitive works, otherwise previous works could rub off?
kismet-- does it matter if I burn the whole candle or not, in?
jwaters-- Anyone else have a question before we close this down for the night?
jwaters-- Noa: I am talking about directional candles for casting circles, those I reuse...
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COLORS
BLACK
Absorbing and destroying negativity Banishing Healing severe diseases
BLUE, LIGHT
Happiness Healing Patience Tranquillity
BLUE, DARK
Change Flexibility Healing Psychism The subconscious mind
BROWN
Working magic for animals The home
GREEN
Employment Fertility Finances Growth Luck
Money Prosperity
GRAY
Neutrality
ORANGE
Adaptability Attraction Stimulation
PINK
Friendships Honor Love Mortality
PURPLE
Healing severe diseases Meditation Power
Spirituality
RED
Courage Exorcism Health Lust Passion Protection Sex Strength
WHITE
Peace Protection Purification Sincerity Truth
YELLOW
Attraction Confidence Divination
Intellect Persuasion Study CANDLE COLORS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
White:
A balance of all colors; Spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, clairvoyance, healing, truth seeking; Rituals involving lunar energy. May be substituted for any color candle.
Yellow:
Activity, Creativity, unity; brings power of concentration and imagination to a ritual; use in rituals where you wish to gain anothers confidence or persuade someone, or in rituals that require solar energy.
Gold:
Fosters understanding and attracts the powers of cosmic influences; beneficial in rituals intended to bring about fast luck or money, or in rituals needing solar energy.
Pink:
Promotes romance, friendship; standard color for rituals to draw affections; a color of femininity, honor, service, brings friendly, lively conversation to the dinner table.
Red:
Health, passion, love, fertility, strength, courage, will power; increases magnetism in rituals; draws Aries and Scorpio energy.
Silver:
Removes negativity and encourages stability; helps develop psychic abilities; attracts the influence of the Mother Goddess.
Purple:
Power, success, idealism, psychic manifestations; ideals for rituals to secure ambitions, independence, financial rewards, or to make contact with the spiritual other world; increases Neptune energy.
Magenta:
Combination of red and violet that oscillates on a high frequency; energizes rituals where immediate action and high levels of power or spiritual healing are required.
Brown:
Earthly, balanced color; for rituals of material increase; eliminates indecisiveness; improves powers of concentration, study, telepathy; increases financial success; locates objects that have been lost.
Indigo:
Color of inertia; stops situations or people; use in rituals that require a deep meditational state; or in rituals that demand Saturn energy.
Royal Blue:
Promotes laughter and joviality; color or loyalty; use to attract Jupiter energy, or whenever an influence needs to be increased.
Light Blue:
Spiritual color; helpful in devotional or inspirational meditations; brings peace and tranquillity to the home; radiates Aquarius energy; employ where a situation must be
synthesized.
Blue:
Primary spiritual color; for rituals to obtain wisdom, harmony, inner light, or peace; confers truth and guidance.
Emerald Green:
Important component in Venusian rituals; attracts love, social delights, and fertility.
Dark Green:
Color of ambition, greed, and jealousy; counteracts these influences in a ritual.
Green:
Promotes prosperity, fertility, success; stimulates rituals for good luck, money, harmony, and rejuvenation.
Gray:
Neutral color useful when pondering complex issues during meditation; in magic,
this color often sparks confusion; it also negates or neutralizes a negative influence.
Black:
Opens up the deeper levels of the unconscious; use in rituals to induce a deep meditational state, or to banish evil or negativity as in uncrossing rituals; attracts Saturn energy. CANDLE SPELL WORKSHEET
------------------------------------------------- The following questions will help you to create a successful candle spell. By answering them, you will aquatint yourself with the elements of magick. Print this page and add it to your spellbook. It can also be used for other types of spells as well. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------
Magickal Intention:
Candle Type: How long will it burn? Color: Symbols:
Phase of the Moon:
Astrological Phase:
Deities:
Elementals:
Herbs:
Oils:
Stones:
Magickal Decoration:
Visualizations:
Where will the candle be placed for the duration of the spell? COLORS AND THEIR MEANINGS
BLACK – Freedom from evil. Transformation. All new life begins in the dark. Creates a void and vacuum that you can fill with another wanted energy. Black
represents fertile, rich black soil. It represents mystery and secrets, the planets Saturn and Pluto, the direction is North. You can use it to clear away blocks, break unwanted patterns, understand your karma, for releasing energy or exorcisms. In healings, it can be used to cleanse a condition. It may represent cancer for example, but should be used with another color. Red for a protective surge of energy, or pink for self-love and forgiveness.
BLUE – Peace, tranquility, psychic ability, loyalty, justice, truth, meditation, astral travel, kindness, wisdom, depresses excess energy, relieves worry and stress, helps insomnia. Goddess energy. It can be associated with the elements of Water or Air (both blue). It is used for court cases and money blessings in the home. Associated with Mercury (Wed) and Jupiter (Thurs). Can be associated with the East or the South.
BROWN – Stability, fertility, thrift, work, control, conquering, success in business, concentration, grounding, long term achievements, growth, determination, planting. Brown, like black, represents Earth, soil, tree bark, herbs. It can be associated with Saturn for long term gains and family heritage. Direction North. In healing it is used to help bones, teeth, recuperation from chronic illness.
GOLD – Represented by Orange or Yellow. Relates to the Sun. Wealth, happiness, success, wishes.
GREEN – Fertility, money, employment, better business, creative ideas, rewards, good luck. Green is Earth, plants, growing. Many times associated with the North, Mother Nature, Venus (verdigris is a green tarnishing of copper, the metal of Venus). For healing it is used when regeneration is needed, wounds need to heal, eye problems, fertility and childhood growth, and healing after childbirth.
GRAY – neutralizes stress, negativity, lessens the impact of mistakes, represents Silver. As a combination of white and black, it is used to get rid of negativity, cleanse unwanted energies, break a spell of bad luck, and exorcisms. Silver gray can help understanding and work with karma and past life recall. Eases guilt. Associated with the Moon.
ORANGE – Also used for Gold, success, mental clarity, control, happiness, joyfulness, attracts luck and money, adds zest and adaptability, helps break out of the doldrums or a rut. Associated with the Sun and Mars. For healing, gives needed energy, hopefulness, confidence.
PINK – Spiritual love, romance, success, attraction, charm, conquers hate and evil, draws compassion, understanding, gentleness, friendship, overcomes anger, draws forgiveness for others, from others, from self. Helps heal the damages of abuse, accidents or trauma, allows for self love and self respect. Heals broken
hearts, conquers discord.
PURPLE – A combination of the Blue and Red Energy, high power, overcome odds or competition, work success, control, respect, wealth, dignity, honor, obedience, command, court cases, concentration, victory, repels negativity.
RED – Power, passion, protection, energy, enthusiasm. Conquers fear, strength in battle, associated with the West, the planet Mars and Tuesday's Element – Fire. Heals anemia or when there has been blood loss, builds strength and power for those weakened by fatigue.
SILVER – Gray often used for Silver, the color of the Moon. Women's mysteries and powers, psychic ability, secrets, flexible, adaptable. Success with and for women, receptivity, meditation, lunar energy, pathworking, attunement to nature, helps with feminine health issues, especially any of the Rites of Passage – from childhood to puberty, to fertility, in pregnancy, for menstrual cycles, menopause.
WHITE – All purpose spiritual awareness and power. Purity, truth, spiritual devotion, cooperation, assistance.
