Everything You Need to Know to Start Working Candle Magic Today
The use of fire is universal in religious and spiritual practices throughout the world. However, it could be said that Wicca and Pagan traditions are where fire really takes center stage, whether it’s a ritual bonfire, tall candles honoring the Goddess and God, or small tea lights marking the boundaries of the sacred circle. One of the most delightful ways to work with the transformative Element of Fire is through candle magic. Simple, elegant, and highly symbolic, candles make it easy to work with this power in the form of a single, mesmerizing flame.
Candle magic is a way of harnessing the unseen energy of the Universe into particular thoughtforms that work to effect a change in the physical world—whether that change is tangible, like more money in your pocket, or intangible, like a more positive outlook on a situation that once seemed hopeless. Candle magic is not only powerful, but is also regarded as the easiest and most simple form of magic for beginners to learn. This makes it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to start practicing Witchcraft. But while this guide is written from the perspective of Wiccans and other Witches, you need not identify with these paths to benefit from the practice of candle magic. No matter your spiritual leanings, you will find valuable, empowering information within these pages.
Unlike many other books on this fascinating topic, Lisa Chamberlain’s Candle Magic goes beyond simply providing spells and a brief list of color correspondences. While these are certainly essential components of a book on candle magic, there’s a much bigger picture to understand. Using core concepts found in the ancient wisdom of the Hermetic Principles, as well as long-held traditions of color associations relating to specific goals, Lisa takes readers through a step-by-step explanation of how fire and color work together to manifest the changes you seek. Rather than wondering whether magic works, you will actually know how it works, which tremendously strengthens your odds of success!
Foundations of Candle Magic
Although candle magic can be delightfully simple, there’s still more to it than just lighting a votive and saying a few words out loud. Like any other art, there are technical (not to mention safety) considerations, as well as other “tricks of the trade.” In this guide, you’ll find:
Core concepts underlying the “why” and “how” of candle magic
Practical tips for selecting candles based on your magical aims
Instructions for clearing, charging, anointing and inscribing your candles
Candle spells for love, prosperity, healing and more
Instructions for making your own herb-infused anointing oils
Tips for timing your spellwork in accordance with Moon phases and the days of the week
Suggested sources for further reading for those who want to explore candle magic further
Tables of correspondence with colors, herbs and oils, and days of the week for easy reference
With the help of this guide, along with some patient practice, you will soon be discovering your ability to shape the circumstances of your life through the power of candle magic. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll realize that the possibilities are truly endless!