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� Always burn a white candle too, as purification and protection against negativity. This is your altar candle, which can be used any ritual until it is burned away. So in candle magic there will always be at least two candles: one altar candle and one anointed ritual candle. Candle magic can be combined with other color magic, sex magic or other forms of magic. How to `Dress` a candle for magical purposes The dressing of candles with oils & herbs is believed to enhance their powers. You should ALWAYS annoint and "handle" your candles when used for magical purposes. You will need: Candle 'Taper & pillar' candles works best for this, but any candle can be used Anointing oil *keep in mind your intent. Ex. Cinnamon oil for success Herbs or flowers *these can be cut or powdered Wax paper Blue Candle Candle holder Find an appropriate color candle for your task. Clean candle even if it's brand new (use rose or lavender water for this and let dry) Place your tools on your altar, light the blue candle for power and strength. If you are going to carve any symbols or names into your candle, now is the time to do that. Take some oil and place it in the palms of you hands, starting at the middle of the candle, rub oil from middle to top for to "Banish" energy away from you and from middle to bottom to "Attract" energy to you. Clear your mind and keep your intent strong. Next take a piece of wax paper and sprinkle your herbal (or flower) mixture onto paper. You can use fresh or dried herbs & flowers now take your "oiled" candle and roll onto herbs (flowers) until the candle is covered to your liking. Keep your intent in mind while doing this procdeure. Place oiled & herbed candle in your clean candle holder. You now have a "dressed' candle. This candle must be watch closely as the herbs can catch fire. WARNING NEVER LEAVE ANY LIGHT CANDLE UNATTENED! You can also use glass encased candles and dress the top only. Tips for Candles Use Candles are an essential part of magic. Their mystical flame lets your imagination soar; unfortunately they can also get to be messy. Here are some tips and hints to make your life a little easier When relighting a used candle, make sure you pinch off a bit of the wick, keeping it short and burning at a manageable flame. If you drop some wax on clothing or rug, set an iron on medium and NO steam. Place a paper towel over waxed area and set iron on paper towel. Hold for 30 seconds (do not move iron around) repeat until wax is gone. Refrigerate candles several hours to overnight. Candles will burn slower giving you a much longer burning time. Birthday candles are great to use instead of matches for lighting bigger candles. Most spells require lighting of candles without matches. Keep a small container � full with salt and place birthday candles in salt and store on altar.
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