candle energy

UMI Candle (Magic) Energy By Dr Anne Frances Rose Founder of United Metaphysical Institute You and the Candle, Healing through FIRE, LIGHT... & Colour! Candle (Magic) Energy has been around for many, many years, and can be traced as far back as the Paleolithic era. It is a very powerful form of sympathetic magic. You have to believe in the power of the candle if it is to work for you. Candle energy is usually part of a ritual or exercise but can also be part of a meditation as well.The candle has been used in religion, for healing and for metaphysical purposes for about as long as fire has been around. Many people associate using candles in ceremonies such as the occult, black magic, witchcraft, etc. there is nothing is dark or negative about Candle energy unless it is your intent to cause harm to someone – or results in a negative reaction. In most societies, fire first belonged to the gods; the legend of Prometheus and the creation of humanity is but one example. Prometheus is credited with having stolen fire from the gods and given it to mortal mankind. It represents the eternal light of the soul and the connection to Source. It is a very powerful symbol for the activation of more fire and light in our lives on the physical and subtle levels. Fire operates in all aspects of life. From volcanic fires to the fires of ordinary body heat, to that all consuming fire of passion in the belly, from the solar fires to the fires of intellect, fire's presence is felt nearly everywhere. When we use the fires of candles, we are participating in the ritual of fire that has existed throughout the ages. The colour emanates its vibration to enlighten the moment and facilitate focus. Therefore this healing practice should be seen as an ancient ceremony of creation. Look upon the unlit candle as the unlit essence of life energy in the physical body that awaits a renewing touch of fire to help restore health to body and soul. When you light its flame, imagine you are creating light where there was no light before, bringing warmth and healing where it is needed. This imagining or visualization in itself is extremely healing. Very Basics Facts There are many factors that play into the art of candle magic energy. Any type of magic that is performed is supposed to return to you three fold, whether it is positive or negative. Always keep the Intent positive by following this ancient saying „An harm to none do what thou wilt‟ in mind when doing an magic. Always keep in mind that magic effect‟s the entire world around you. Be sure of what you ask for, for it will come true as long as your intent is positive, strong and true. The wording in any type of magic must not be taken lightly, be very careful, concise, and precise, make sure you have covered all possible bases. Some candle magic energy has to be repeated over a period of days. Therefore, you will want to place them in an area that will not be disturbed. Do not choose a place where there is a TV, radio noise or disturbances of any kind. Keep in mind to not put candles near curtains and such, as you would not want to burn your house down. Candle magic should always be performed in a low traffic area. That is why a bedroom is really nice for such work. Here a candle exercise -Candle of power, candle of might, Create my desires here on this night. Power, stream from this candle's fire. Bring to me my heart's desire. My words have strength, the victory's won. So say I, this spell is done. Five simple and effective rules for candle use 1. Its colour must respond with the healing required as its vibrational force is activated, released and amplified when it is lit. ( see colour chart below) 2. The one you choose should be cleansed and anointed before using by rubbing with a light olive oil in an upwards direction towards the wick. This process is called "dressing the candle." It strengthens the colour so that its energies are more vibrant and activated which will make them far more effective for your purpose. 3. Once used for a specific purpose such as in healing, it should not be used for something else as this will set up conflicting vibrations. (What is your intention?) 4. A strong affirmation of intention must be performed when the flame is lit as well as when it is extinguished as if you are firmly setting and locking the healing energy in place. 5. Get yourself a snuffer or use wet fingers to put out the flame but do not blow it out. For it releases the energy into the room. Altar: You may use anything that has a flat top. Be creative. Cover the altar if you prefer. Although some magic specifies a color then what ever color is specified should be used. Again, be creative. Keep in mind that candle magic is usually done in condensed areas so keep things as simplistic as you can, especially your candlesticks and crystals. Incense: Incense is part of the process. The type /types that you use may be specified in a specific spell, if that is the cases by all means use that. Research on incense fragrances and their effects is need here. Incense symbolizes Air – as the smoke rises our thoughts are carried up into the universe. Preparing of the Practitioner: Light a few candles, turn off the light and relax. Clear your mind. Types of candles: Any type of candle can be used for candle magic as long as it has been cleansed and consecrated prior to use. Although beeswax candles are higher in price than store bought candles, they are more powerful because they are produced from nature. As with any other tool, the candle made by the practitioner for a specific purpose captures the energy of the practitioner. Many experienced Witches will use only candles they have crafted themselves because of this. 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 be as free of psychic debris as possible. Submerge the candle in sea salt and ask for cleansing. Dressing Candles: Naturally candles have polarities. Everything in our program has positive and negative polarities – as it is an electro magnetically based program. Dressing a candle is no more than putting your vibration, thoughts and outcome you want into the candles vibration force. [This works the same way with crystals and stones]. Dress the candle with oil. Use whatever oil you prefer or what a specific spell asks you to use. Rub oil on the candle in a downward motion. Start at the top, go to the middle and then the bottom, repeat again. To send something away – stroke the candle 7 times from the middle of the candle out to the ends. Always stroke the candle in one direction. Dab the remaining oil from your fingers onto your third eye and on your breast bone [heart chakra]. Then state your intent or the purpose of the candle. Now light the candle and let it burn down. Some of the Reasons People Burn Candles Talk to the Gods Obtain Money Win the Love of Man or Woman Settle a Disturbed Condition in the Home Obtain Work Conquer Fear Conquer Addictions Develop Understanding Break up a Love Affair Unfavorable Vibrations Gain Prosperity Change One1s Luck Develop Spiritual Understanding Learn the Truth Stress Management – Soothe and Quiet the Nerves Regain or Retain Health Gain Power Over Others Arouse Discord or Anger or Jealousy in Another Awaken Spiritual Understanding in Another Protect Against Evil Influences Stop Being Slandered Achieve Goals Win or Hold Happiness Attain and Maintain Success Heal an Unhappy Marriage or Other Family Situations Other The Energy of a Candle By setting the proper atmosphere, candles are used to help increase a one's power, or to influence a particular power. Candles absorb one's personal energy and release this energy when burned Candle colour is very important when performing magic, for each colour emits a particular vibration and attracts certain influences. The following list is meant to be used as a guide in choosing a candle colour for your personal use. Please remember that colour is another "tool" and you need choose what works best for you in your energy workings. If you do not have the colour mentioned for a particular need, allow your intuition and your inner God/Goddess guide you when choosing one for your purposes. The candles you use should be ones you yourself make out of beeswax, using natural dyes and essential oils, if desired. Beeswax sheets are available at most hobby stores, and are a fast and easy way to make your own candles at home. Realizing this is not always possible, you may use what is readily available to you. Prior to using any candle in your workings you should cleanse the candle and anoint it with a small amount of oil during the waxing phase of the moon. This consecrates the candle and charges it with magical energy. You can also carve or paint appropriate magical symbols onto your candles, to further empower the candles with those energies. It is best to use one candle per ritual or spell, and to not use a candle that has been used previously for another purpose. It is also best to allow the candle to burn out by itself, as blowing it out may disperse the energy contained within. The Wick Dancing flames of candles (see chart below for meaning) have been used as a tool for centuries. The wick is the quintessence of the candle. Quintessence is the vertical reflection of Essence into matter and is at the center of every material thing. Although quintessence is a material principle because it is a perfect reflection of the Spirit to become one with the quintessence is in effect to become one with the Spirit. When the candle burns while air is flowing directly into the flame the wax is flowing into it indirectly by means of the wick. The lower action reflects the higher. Melting candles that drip – can produce patterns from the dripping that can have meaning for the person near the candle. Candle burning is one of the simplest forms of energy. It can be performed most anywhere and candles are really easy to purchase. The basic principles are to concentrate, visualize while focusing (willpower) on the candle as a symbol. Candle magic energy can be used for overcoming bad habits, attracting things, settling disturbing atmospheres, protection, regaining health, developing psychic powers, etc. Choosing a Candle People chose the frequencies of candles by color and shape. White – spiritual blessings, purity, healing, rest Light blue – peace, harmony, joy, kindly intentions Dark blue – moodiness, depression, unfortunate circumstances Green – money, gambling luck, business, steady work, good crops Yellow – devotion, prayer, money (gold), cheerfulness, attraction Red – love, affection, passion, bodily vigor, luck Pink – attraction, romance, clean living Purple – mastery, power, ambition, control, command Orange – change of plans, opening the way, prophetic dreams Brown – court cases, neutrality Black – repulsion, dark thoughts, sorrow, evil, harm Metallic gold – money, gambling luck, prosperity, success Often two colors are used to work together to create magic – affect energies. Candles vary in shape depending on its purpose in candle burning /magic. Color meaning WHITE: White is a balance of all colours. It symbolizes peace, purity, innocence and power of a higher nature. Promotes peace, tranquility, purification; truth, spirituality, and sincerity. Also used for meditation, truth seeking, spiritual enlightenment, summoning spirit guides, astral travel, and to enhance psychic abilities. Can be as protective as black and may be substituted for any colour candle. Healing properties include treating broken bones, relieving dental pain and increasing milk production in nursing mothers. White is also a Goddess symbol. YELLOW: A stimulating and uplifting colour that is the colour of creativity; intelligence, confidence; movement and energy. Connects to clairvoyance, divination, wisdom, learning; imagination, and inspiration as well as the power of concentration and communication. Used in healing skin conditions as well as stomach complaints and menstrual cramps. Yellow symbolizes the element of Air. ORANGE: Is a stimulating and energizing colour. It connects to attraction, stimulation, control, personal strength, authority, and power. Also encouragement, adaptability, luck, and sudden changes. It attracts the characteristics wanted from other tools, spells and rituals. Very good for healing coughs, colds and asthma as well as arthritis and exhaustion. GOLD: Colour that promotes understanding and attracts the powers of cosmic influences; intuition, persuasion, charm and confidence. Beneficial in rituals intended to bring about fast luck or financial benefits, or in rituals honoring solar deities. PINK /ROSE: A positive colour symbolic of emotional love, nurturing relationships and romance. Promotes spiritual awakening, healing of the spirit, femininity, friendships, honor and morality. It is the standard colour of rituals to draw affections and brings friendly, lively conversation to the dinner table. Excellent for treating anxiety and depression, as well as ailments of the heart. RED: The fiery, invigorating colour of energy and life. Always connected to blood, birth and death; and sex. Connects with love, passion, fertility, physical energy and strength. Increases magnetism in rituals and is used in defensive magick. Also emotes courage and enthusiasm. Good in health, strength and vigor spells and defensive magick. Used in healing neuralgias and exhaustion. Red symbolizes the element of Fire as well as being a God Symbol. PURPLE/VIOLET: Vibrating colour that is highly spiritual and traditionally connected to mysticism, inspiration, wisdom, idealism, purification; success, peace; and power. Aids in meditation, sensitivity and higher psychic talents; as well as connecting to idealism, ambition, power, success and household protection. Healing properties include the treatment of allergies, sleep disorders and stress-related disorders. MAGENTA: A combination of red and violet that is a very high vibrational frequency that tends to work fast. This colour energizes rituals where immediate action and high levels of power or spiritual healing are required, such as quick changes, exorcism or spiritual healing. BROWN: An earthy, balanced colour, used to attract money and financial success. It aids in emotional stability and balance, eliminates indecisiveness, improves powers of concentration, study, intuition, and telepathy. Also connects also to finding lost objects. Aids in the protection of familiars and household pets as well as animal healing. INDIGO: A vitalizing colour of inertia; used to cleanse the spirit and remove fear. Used in rituals that require a deep meditative state, to neutralize another's magick, or to counteract negative energy. Healing properties include dementia, depression, and mental disorders. BLUE: A cool colour that soothes and relaxes. Blue is a primary spiritual colour, used in rituals to obtain wisdom, tranquillity, harmony, peace, inner light and truth. Connects to inspiration, occult power, protection, understanding, good health, patience and loyalty. Aids in meditation as it connects to intellect and mind. Promotes happiness, laughter and joviality. Used in treating insomnia, high blood pressure, and minor wounds. Blue symbolizes the element of Water. GREEN: The colour that connects to nature, fertility, and rejuvenation. Stimulates work involving financial issues and money; aids good fortune, prosperity, luck; ambition and success. Bringer of love and renewal, it is an emotional soother and balancer, used to counteract greed and jealousy. A good colour for treating headaches, colds and nervousness. Green is the colour of the Earth element and is a Goddess Symbol. SILVER /GRAY: Neutral colour that removes negative energy or influences and encourages stability. Useful when pondering complex issues during meditation and in magic, this colour often sparks confusion; it also negates or neutralizes when needed. Helps develop psychic abilities and attracts the influence of the Goddess. BLACK: Burned for positive purposes, this colour opens up the deeper levels of the unconscious. Black is used in rituals to induce a deep meditational state and is good for banishing evil or negativity. Connects to self control, quiet power, and resilience, as it absorbs negativity and destroys it; offers strength and support in spells; protects from retribution and is also an aid during loss. SABBATH CANDLE COLOURS: Samhain: Black, orange Yule: Red, green & white Imbolg: Red, pink & brown. Eostara: Green, yellow & gold Beltaine: Dark green Litha: Green, blue Lughnasadh: Yellow, orange Mabon: Orange, brown & yellow ASTROLOGICAL CANDLE COLOURS Aquarius (January 20 -February 18) : Light Blue or Pale Yellow Pisces (February 19 -March 20) : Aquamarine Aries (March 21 -April 19) : Red Taurus (April 20 -May 20) : Green Gemini (May 21 -June 21) : Yellow or Orange Cancer (June 22 -July 22) : White or Dark Green Leo (July 23 -August 22) : Gold or Yellow Virgo (August 23 -September 22) : Gray or Marbled Libra (September 23 -October 22) : Royal Blue Scorpio (October 23 -November 21) : Black or Red Sagittarius (Nov. 22 -December 21) : Dark Blue or Purple Capricorn (Dec. 22 -Jan. 19) : Black or Dark Brown DAY OF THE WEEK CANDLE COLOURS Sunday: Yellow Monday: White Tuesday: Red Wednesday: Purple Thursday: Blue Friday: Green Saturday: Black Working with Candle Gazing Find a quiet place, free of disturbances – people – phones – pets – fans – air conditioners that might disturb the flame. You may use soft background music. Some people enjoy using incense. Make clothing comfortable and remove eyeglasses or contacts. Make the room dark, the only light should be the flame of a candle used. I prefer spiral candles or large thick candles that last for hours. Sit in a relatively comfortable chair with the candle approximately an arm‟s length distance in front of you – perhaps at a kitchen table. You could also place the candle on a coffee table then sit on the floor – as many people are comfortable in the lotus position. This can be a method of self-hypnosis. In this case send yourself a message that you are to return to consciousness after your message or messages have been given. You can state your intention before you begin focusing on the flame of the candle – such as – “I want to see myself in a past life that links to this one.” Now gaze at the flame. Look at the flame. Breathe deeply and evenly, in through the nose and slowly out through your mouth. As you look at the flame, you can see that it is actually made of the colors of the rainbow. Subtle shades of red glow at the very tip of the flame. Your passion, your physical body is being left behind, as a faint reminder of who you are. The orange that follows spans a short time on the flame. Your anchor on this earth, also reminds you that there is a life on this plane. Then, the yellow, the most prevalent, the most powerful part of the flame draws your attention. It burns as your creativity, yearning to burst free and shower you with its inspirations. Your eyes follow down and see the tiny segment of green, your center, your growth. This is where the bountiful harvest of your life lies. Feel the growth and abundance everywhere in the universe before you fall into the blue at the base of the flame. The blue, the higher emotion of your secret self burns brightly if only you look at it. Below it, barely perceptible, is the violet of your spirit. This is the same spirit that resides within you, but it is barely perceptible day to day. You must catch it unawares to know it. As you watch your flame/spirit, let the violet flame enlarge and envelop the blue, green, yellow, orange and red of the fire. Let your spirit enlarge to fill you in the same way. As you inhale, feel your spirit fill you with the light of the candle. Breathe the flame. Become one with it and the essence of the source of creation. Close your eyes. Breathe your spirit. Find your LIGHT. Visualize your descent down a long and beautiful spiral staircase and when you reach the bottom of the staircase you will see three doors. Remember that consciousness spirals into reality. Then it manifest in the physical. Choose a door. Wait patiently for your subconscious mind to open it. When you go through the door, relax your mind. Patiently watch your inner screen – in front of your forehead (third eye chakra) for images. You may see colors or shapes, people or places. You may hear tones. Often images will drift into your awareness which may not make sense to you at first. These are your archetypes for awakening /remembering your mission – who you are – why you are here. If nothing appears to you when you first do this exercise, you will benefit from experiencing the meditative state and your mind will become conditioned for self-hypnosis and past life regression. After receiving your messages – you may enter the other doors or return upstairs. These messages should be recorded when you are finished – as they will make sense later on. You may want to draw what you see or create a short story about it. Candles and Past Lives Again set the mood for peace, quiet and relaxation. This exercise involves two people. Use a tall candle – one that is drip less – or a wide candle on a saucer-like holder. An audio /video tape recorder can be used to record messages given. Sit across from the other person. The lotus position is often best as you need to be face to face. If this position is too difficult, sit on two chairs facing each other. One person is to hold the candle to the side and front of their face. You will easily determine the distance once you begin. You must try to not blink too often and remain as still as you can. There is a tendency to when the other person tells you what they see, to respond emotionally or physically, talk or laugh, please don‟t! The person not holding the candle will now relax – wait – and soon see your facial features change. When they change – that person may have a message for you about who they are seeing and anything related to that person – thoughts that enter their minds. Ex. I look at you and see you turn into a man who I describe. As you transform to another of your soul aspects – I may think of a name – such as John. I may think of other things about him. I may see someone standing next to you in the room. After a while – you will see the person change again and again depending on how long the person can sit still without much flinching. It is now your turn to hold the candle and allow the other person to view you. This is very easy – as everyone changes. You can also do this yourself by standing in front of a mirror – in a dark room – the candle on the side of your face – then watch yourself shift. You are returning to the source of creation – the light and seeing other aspects of your soul experience. Talk to that person in your mind – as they have come to you now – through the spiral of time for a reason. Tell them to clear their issues – which you seek, soul union and something is blocking you here. With any of these exercises – you feel discomfort – please stop. Something is resisting physically and emotionally. You can always try again at a later date. There is no time frame for this. You know when you are complete for that session. The Fine Art of Candle Reading is Ceromancy: That is the fine art of reading a situation by studying the way a candle burns. Are the flames leaping high? Is the wax sizzling and crackling and popping? What does it mean when the lame goes out? Candle-burners have begun to realize quite instinctively that the way a candle is behaving is often a mirror of the situation as it presently exists and its outcome. It is, after all, one of the world‟s most ancient forms of divination. Accelerated Magic Another phenomenon is accelerated magic. This is when a candle, that usually lasts about four hours, starts smoking and seems to burn down very rapidly like in about fifteen minutes. 1. This is usually good news & means that your request will probably be answered quite rapidly. 2. If the candle was being burned for protection of some kind, it means that there was more than likely some kind of invasion or attack that the spirits decided to take care of as fast as possible. 3. In general, when you first light the candle, if the candle starts smoking quite heavily right away that is a very good sign. It means that negative energy is being removed from the situation. 4. If the smoke is white, it means your prayers will be answered right away. 5. If it is black, your prayer will probably be answered, but it is possible there will be obstacles in a way. 6. You have to use your gut instinct if the flame doesn't smoke at all. 7. Sometimes that means there are no obstacles & other times, it means that the matter is long over. The Flame Strength 1. A clear, strong flame that burns steadily is a good sign that the candle is sending out a great deal of power and energy to manifest what you want. 2. If it is small and more ball shaped than teardrop shaped, it is less likely that your prayer will be answered. 3. A weak or low flame means you are facing some heavy opposition. 4. Staring at a flame is a great way of telling you if you‟re magic is working. It never ceases to amaze me how a flame will seem to grow higher or grope for more air the more you meditate upon it. The Color of the flame 1. You can also do some divination by looking straight into the heart of the flame, the blue center that is surrounded by the orange halo. A healthy flame has a bright red core, surrounded by a blue halo and then a yellow colour. 2. A blazing red center tells you that spirits are getting to the heart of the matter. 3. A red center that is dim or just a pinpoint reveals a situation that may not be motivated by the heart. 4. If there is a lot of blue in the flame, I take that as a sign that angels and spirits are protecting you from a possibly unhappy outcome. Wick behavior 1. If the wick of the candle starts building a little bulb at its tip, chances are that you have opposition or a third party working against you. 2. If the candle makes sizzling, hissing or popping sounds, this is also a sign that some kind of spiritual warfare is taking place. If it scares you or doesn‟t feel right put the candle out. However if it feels like obstacles are being destroyed or eliminated then enjoy the show. Candle Dancing 1. Jumping, leaping and steadily rising flames are an excellent indication that spirits are fighting the obstacles that are in your way. This can be quite fascinating to watch, especially if the flame is really jumping and you are burning a candle that is intended to fight another‟s will. If the flame is really protesting, so is the person and sometimes this is your cue to put the candle out. 2. If you are burning a love candle and a second flame develops from an ash then I consider that to be a bad sign. It means you have a rival. 3. If you are burning two candles that are supposed to represent two different individuals, it is not a great omen if one of the candles burns away to the bottom much faster than the other does. That is often a sign that your timing is off in the relationship or it is not meant to be. Candle smoke 1. If the candle smoke wafts towards you it means that your prayer is more than likely to be answered. 2. If it wafts away from you, then it means that you will need a great deal of perseverance in order to have your prayer answered. 3. According to author Reverend Ray T. Marlborough If the smoke blows to your left you are getting too emotionally involved with the situation and are in danger of subconsciously sabotaging your own prayer so that it will not be answered. 4. If it blows to the right you will need to use your head rather than your emotions to pursue the situation. Wax melting 1. The way a candle unfolds or deconstructs as it melts can be very significant. It is wonderful when the candle seems to collapse outward or unfold like a flower. I consider that to be a sign that your wish will be granted. It represents possibilities and paths opening for you. 2. A candle that is too lopsided in one direction or another universally means that you are dealing with a situation that is way out of balance. 3. If the flame is buried by the wax, to me that is often a sign that the wish will not be granted. Reading wax drippings is a totally intuitive matter. It is similar to reading tea leaves. 4. Some shapes are obvious, like the heart, which obviously represents love. 5. Wax drippings may form in shapes that mean something very personal to you, a totem animal for example. A good general reference book to buy that tells you the meaning of a lot of shapes, common symbols and animals is Talismans and Amulets by Felicitas H. Nelson. Perhaps one thing to remember when you purchase a candle is that you cannot read the drippings of a candle that is made of paraffin or that is marketed as drip less. Go for a candle made of messy natural wax or beeswax, as they are the ones that tend to reveal the most astral information. Candle Safety Tips 1. Please observe the following safety tips whenever you use candles. 2. Always keep a burning candle within sight. 3. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. 4. Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets. 5. Always extinguish all candles before leaving the house. 6. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. 7. Trim wicks to 1/4 inch prior to each use unless the instructions tell you to do otherwise. This helps regulate the flame height and can reduce smoking. 8. Always use an appropriate candleholder place on a stable, heat-resistant surface. 9. Keep burning candles away from drafts. This can alter the candles performance, burn time and keeps the wax burning evenly. 10. Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container, typically when 1 -2 inches of wax remains for most candles and 1/2 inch for container or jar candles. 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