Candle Magic - Blog Posts
Reading Candles for Yes/No Answers
High, steady flame: Yes
Low, steady flame: No
Short, weak flame: No
Dancing flame:Needs more focus. Reground and try again.
Violent flickering flame: Strong no. Take this as a warning if you are certain this isn’t caused by an outside force or natural defect in candle.
Sputtering/Cracking flame: There is more to your answer than a simple yes or no,
Dual flame: Thinking, wait for answer.
Flame leaning to left: Yes
Flame leaning to right: No
Candle will not light: Ask later
Candle will not go out: You are not done yet. There is more you need to hear.
Candle goes out during session: Now is not the time to ask.
Easy Blessing Candles Put tea light candles on a stove top (electric works best because it’s a flatter surface than gas stoves) on low heat. Melt the wax and then dash with herbs of choice. Then let them sit at room temperature to harden.
Candle Magick Omens
If you are doing candle magic, watch for omens that may predict the success of your spell:
Tall, strong flame - your spell is empowered and getting through, it will work very well.
Flickering, unsteady flame - your spell is having trouble manifesting your results.
Dancing, wild flame - get ready for the roller coaster ride.
Normal flame - things are working as expected.
Small, blue flame - your spell is not getting through, prepare a backup plan.
Crackling, popping flame - your spell may manifest in very unexpected ways.
self care is going into a thrift store and buying random items that work well with your craft. jars, bowls, candle holders, spice shelves, otherwise nonwitchy objects that can easily be personalized. i've bought some of my most favorite alter items from thrift stores.
it's a surreal feeling. and i wanna feel it again.
Reading Candles for Yes/No Answers
High, steady flame: Yes
Low, steady flame: No
Short, weak flame: No
Dancing flame:Needs more focus. Reground and try again.
Violent flickering flame: Strong no. Take this as a warning if you are certain this isn’t caused by an outside force or natural defect in candle.
Sputtering/Cracking flame: There is more to your answer than a simple yes or no,
Dual flame: Thinking, wait for answer.
Flame leaning to left: Yes
Flame leaning to right: No
Candle will not light: Ask later
Candle will not go out: You are not done yet. There is more you need to hear.
Candle goes out during session: Now is not the time to ask.
Magic candles on Christmas containers
The home country has some good Easter candle lore! In the maritimes, fishermen would keep fragments of the easter candle on their boats! Guess I’ll do a post soon!
The protective magic of Easter candles. [French Folks Traditions.]
The fragments of Easter candles and other wax seals distributed by the priest constitute powerful protective amulets, whose power seems superior to that of Candlemas candles. In the Vosges, they attract money, and a person who suddenly makes a fortune is said to have "robbed a church on Easter Day." Elsewhere, on Easter Monday, a fragment of a candle is hung behind the front door of the house for protection; this Easter wax is also used to ward off lightning. In the Alps, a few drops of wax are dripped into water, which take on the appearance of flowers, then thrown into the fireplace during a storm.
The Easter candle also has a particularly effective effect against witches. It is slipped into the sockets of cows' horns so that they cannot be milked from a distance ; or into a child's shoe or cradle to protect them from evil spells. It also happens that several buttons of Easter candle wax are glued onto or into the butt of a rifle, so as to be effective against werewolves.
[Excerpt from M.C. Delmas, in the Dictionary of Mysterious France.]
My third round of candles have been my best yet!! Minimal disruption from the drying process and the wicke aren’t immediately burning down! Imy deities seem to like them so far!
I made my own candles today!!
Reading A Candle
Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.
The Flame
A strong flame: It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person.
A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument.
A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them.
A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be.
The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you.
A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.
Fast Burn: The results of your spell will happen quickly.
Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.
Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt.
A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined.
The Smoke
Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you.
Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.
Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.
Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.
Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.
The Wax
When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.
Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.
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