UMI Candle Wax Reading A candle wax reading is similar to reading tea leaves. Instead of reading symbols and messages formed by wet tea leaves inside your teacup, candle drippings formed in water are interpreted. No matter what type of divination tools you use, two basic elements are required: 1) A Question 2) An Answer. Difficulty: Average Time Required: Twenty Minutes What You Need: Scyring Bowl Blessed Water Candle /w matches Note Pad or Paper and Of course this wonderful guide to assist you in understanding the symbols Here's How: 1. Gather the supplies needed (water, scrying dish, candle, matches, paper and pencil) for your candle wax reading session. You can use tap water or fresh water. If the water is drinkable, then it should be just fine for your candle wax reading. You can use just about any type of container in place of a scrying bowl. It is best to use a cup, bowl, or shallow dish made from natural materials. Ceramic or glass are good choices. You can also use an abalone shell if you like. Avoid using plastics or aluminum containers. 2. Sit with your thoughts. Meditating for a few minutes before you begin will set the mood for quiet reflection. Write your question down on a piece of paper or note pad. 3. Fill your scrying dish with clear water. The water should be cool or room temperature. Sit at a table with the dish sitting in front of you. Alternately, you can place the dish on the floor if you wish to sit in the lotus position during your reading. 4. Light the candle wick. Holding the candle over the dish allow the candle wax to drip into the water. Don't move the bowl or touch the water. Let the wax and water blend naturally. After a few moments blow out the candle and set it aside. 5. Sit quietly while you peer into the water to review the candle wax drippings. Take care to look at the shapes and the fluid movement of the floating wax particles. Individual clumps of wax may look like an animals, objects, or numbers. Also, look at the drippings as a whole to see if they are forming a complete picture. It may appear like a piece of abstract artwork that speaks to you. 6. Allow your intuitive self to form impressions about the various wax formations. Thoughts and impressions can be fleeting so consider writing them down as they come to you for future scrutiny. 7. Interpretation helps: Numbers can indicate days, weeks, months or even years. Letters can represent clues to a person's name or place. A circle could indicate the end of a cycle, such as a completed project. A cluster of dots might indicate a group of people. If there is one formation sitting a distance from the rest of the drippings it could represent isolation or going off on a distant trip. There are no wrong ways to interpret the candle wax... have some fun with it! Tips: 1. Choose a candle color that contrasts with the color of your scrying bowl to better see the wax formations. 2. The more you practice the better you will become at intuiting the answers to your questions. 3. Candle waxing can be used as a sun and moon ritual. Set the water-filled dish outdoors under the moonlight overnight to soak up lunar energies. At sunrise or early morning do your reading outdoors in the sunlight. There is some debate on what to do with the water once the reading is done. It should be thrown on the ground, outside of your home and the wax buried in the earth. It will help protect and ward off evil spirits. ACORN -at the top means success and gain: At the bottom means good health. AIRCRAFT -journey; if broken means danger of accident; can also mean a rise in position ANCHOR -at top rest, stability, constancy; at bottom means clouded, inconstancy APPLE -achievement AXE -difficulties; if at top overcoming of difficulties BABY -small worries BAG -a trap; if open, escape BALL -variable fortunes BELL -unexpected news; good if near top BIRDS -good news BOAT -visit from a friend, protection BOOK -if open it's good news; if closed you need to investigate something BUSH -new friend or opportunities BUTTERFLY -fickleness CABBAGE -jealousy; with dots means at work CANDLE -help from others CAP -trouble CAT -deceit, a false friend CHAIN -engagement, a wedding CHAIR -a guest CIGAR -a new friend CIRCLE -success, completion; with dots means a baby CLOCK -better health CLOUDS -trouble; with dots means many problems COIN -money coming COMB -an enemy CROSS -suffering, sacrifice CUP -reward DAGGER -danger from self or others; beware DISH -trouble at home DOG -good friend; if at bottom friend needs help DOOR -odd event DUCK -money coming EGG -good omen ELEPHANT -wisdom and strength ENVELOPE -good news EYE -caution FACE a change, may be a setback FAN -flirtation FEATHER -lack of concentration FENCE -limitations, minor setbacks, not permanent FINGER -emphasizes whatever sigh it points at FIRE -at top achievement; at bottom danger of haste FISH -good fortune FLAG -danger FLY -domestic annoyance FORK -false flattery FORKED LINE -decision FRUIT -prosperity GATE -opportunity, future success GLASS -integrity GLOW -a challenge GOAT -be careful of enemies GRAPES -happiness GUN -anger HAMMER -hard work needed HAND -if open means friendship; if closed means an argument HARP -love, hamony HAT -improvement, especially in a new job HAWK -jealousy HEART -pleasure, love, trust HORSE -if galloping means good news; if just the head means a lover HORSESHOE -good luck HOURGLASS -need to decide something HOUSE -security ICEBERG -danger INSECT -problems are minor and you will easily overcome JEWELS -gifts KANGAROO -harmony at home KETTLE -any illness is minor KITE -wishes coming true KNIFE -broken friendship LADDER -promotion, a rise in life LAMP -at the top means a feast; at the side means secrets revealed; at the bottom means postponement LEAF -new life LETTER -news LINES -if straight means progress; if wavy means uncertain path LION -influential friends LOCK -obstacles LOOP -avoid impulsive actions MAN -near handle means a vistor MASK -excitement; insecurity MOUNTAIN -great goals but with many difficulties MOUSE -theft MUSHROOM -at top means journey or moving to the country; near bottom means rapid growth; if reversed means frustration NAIL -injustice, unfairness NECKLACE -complete, admirers; if broken means danger of losing a lover NEEDLE -recognition, admiration OAK -health, long life OCTOPUS -danger OSTRICH -travel OWL -gossip, scandal PALM TREE -success, honor PARASOL -new lover PARROT -a journey, but also can mean people talking PIG -greed PISTOL -danger PURSE -at top means profit; at bottom means loss QUESTION MARK -need for caution RABBIT -need for bravery RAKE -watch details RAVEN -bad news RING -at top means marriage or the offer of marrige; at bottom means long engagement; if broken means engagement broken off ROSE -popularity SAW -interference SCALE -legal issues; if balanced means just result; if unbalanced means unjust result SCISSORS -quarrels, possibly separation SHEEP -good fortune SHELL -good news SHELTER -danger of loss or ill health SHIP -worthwhile journey SHOE -change for the better SNAKE -an enemy, but also wisdom SPIDER -reward for work SPOON -generosity STAR -health and happiness, hope SUN -happiness, success, power SWORD -arguments TABLE -social gatherings TENT -travel THIMBLE -changes at home TORTOISE -criticism, usually benefical TOWER -disappointment TREE -improvements TRIANGLE -something unexpected UMBRELLA -annoyances URN -wealth and happiness VASE -a friend needs help VIOLIN -egotism VOLCANO -harmful emotions WAGON -a wedding WASP -romantic problems WATERFALL -prosperity WHEEL -if complete means good fortune; if broken means disappointment WINGS -messages WOLF -jealousy YOKE -domination ZEBRA -adventure, especially overseas For more information on this and other online courses Call 845 256 – 8942 or email Candlesofinsight@aol.com www.unitedmetaphysicalinstitute.com