| Lighting candles as an aid to prayer or meditation is a time honored technique. The process helps to focus the mind and enables you to clarify your goals through visualization. As the candle burns, the power you have concentrated in it is slowly released by the flame. Wax is transformed from a solid into a liquid and a gas; a magical process in and of itself. At the same time, the energy and power you have poured into the candle is released and speeds on its way. |
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- Begin by visualizing your goal or intention, as you want it to be, clearly in your mind.
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- Your mind is composed and calm. If thoughts of doubt or fear enter your mind, banish them immediately. They will only hinder your magic.
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- Hold your candle in your right hand, (left, if you are left-handed), and send your visual image into the candle. Feel your power and energy flow into the candle.
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- You may wish to call on any powers with which you feel comfortable, asking them to aid in the manifestation of your goal.
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- Place your candle in a holder and light the wick. Watch its flame for a few moments, still holding your objective in mind.
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- You may practice relaxation techniques at this time, meditate, read an uplifting book, or simply leave the area and go about your business. The candle is doing your work and may be left burning as long as you like.
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- Light your candle for at least a few minutes every day.
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| You may think of the process as programming the candle, or empowering the candle. You may program health, finding your soulmate, increasing psychic ability or any other objective or intention into the candle. You also may enhance the ritual in several ways: |
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- Anoint yourself or your candle with an appropriate planetary fragrance oil.
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- Perform the ritual when the moon is in the sign associated with your objective.
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- Wear the gemstone appropriate to your objective.
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| To learn more, click here to view the Table of Intentions. |