Candle magic is a form of ritual practice that involves using candles to focus your intentions and manifest your desires. It is a popular practice in many different spiritual traditions, including Wicca, Hoodoo, and other forms of folk magic (and even Catholicism! Hello altar candles?). The ritual invokes the element of fire, which represents transformation, as fire transforms everything it comes into contact with.

To practice candle magic, you can choose a candle in the color that corresponds to your intention. For example, if you want to attract love, you might use a pink or red candle. If you want to increase your financial prosperity, you might use a green candle. When in doubt, use white! I also love black for protection or grounding spells.

Before beginning your candle magic ritual, it is important to set your intention and visualize the outcome you desire. You may also choose to anoint your candle with oils or herbs that correspond to your intention, or carve symbols or words into the wax.

During the ritual, you will light the candle and focus your attention on it, meditating on your intention and visualizing the outcome you desire. Some practitioners choose to recite affirmations or chants to further focus their energy and intention.

As the candle burns down, it is said to release your intention into the universe, helping to manifest your desires.

Candle magic can be a powerful tool for manifesting your desires and focusing your intentions. However, it is important to approach it with respect and care, and to always practice safely and responsibly.

Summary:

• Set intention and visualize the outcome

• Choose a candle in the color corresponding to the intention

• Anoint the candle with oils or herbs

• Carve symbols or words into the wax

• Light the candle and focus on the intention

• Meditate on the intention and visualize the outcome

• Recite affirmations to focus energy

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