Post by artemis on Jan 13, 2013 16:52:52 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Please ensure your Candle magick is carried out within a Cast Circle[/glow]
Incense:
This can either be incense within the candle itself, or separate. There is no right or wrong.
The type that you use may be specified in a specific spell; or you may want to use your own incense that is your favourite or for that particular intent.
Incense symbolizes Air... as the smoke rises our thoughts are carried up into the universe.
Preparing of the Practitioner:
Before magickal work you should try to prepare yourself. Ideally cleanse yourself of negativity by your favourite method - be that in a bath with sea salt; Reiki; crystals; visualisation; meditation etc.
Types of candles:
Any kind of candle can be used however it is best to use beeswax as its made from nature; or candles you have crafted yourself. These will both have better results than the usual shoe mass-produced candle.
Cleansing & Consecrating:
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 (or whomever you worship) to bless it. Ask what comes from your heart
Dressing Candles:
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. The direction in which you dress the candle is important. 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; 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.
Any remaining oil can be used for your third eye.
Inscribing:
If you inscribe a candle you should use your Athame. The same principle as dressing the candle is used
To draw something to you, write from the top to the middle, and then from the bottom to the middle.
To repel things, write from the middle to the ends.
Incense:
This can either be incense within the candle itself, or separate. There is no right or wrong.
The type that you use may be specified in a specific spell; or you may want to use your own incense that is your favourite or for that particular intent.
Incense symbolizes Air... as the smoke rises our thoughts are carried up into the universe.
Preparing of the Practitioner:
Before magickal work you should try to prepare yourself. Ideally cleanse yourself of negativity by your favourite method - be that in a bath with sea salt; Reiki; crystals; visualisation; meditation etc.
Types of candles:
Any kind of candle can be used however it is best to use beeswax as its made from nature; or candles you have crafted yourself. These will both have better results than the usual shoe mass-produced candle.
Cleansing & Consecrating:
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 (or whomever you worship) to bless it. Ask what comes from your heart
Dressing Candles:
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. The direction in which you dress the candle is important. 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; 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.
Any remaining oil can be used for your third eye.
Inscribing:
If you inscribe a candle you should use your Athame. The same principle as dressing the candle is used
To draw something to you, write from the top to the middle, and then from the bottom to the middle.
To repel things, write from the middle to the ends.
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