Candle Magic

Candles are one of the easiest tools to use to assist us in manifesting that which we wish to see in our lives. Whether our focus is romance, finances, career, or a physical move, candles help us to focus our energy and send our message out to Universe.

Anyone, from any background, from any religion, can do candle magic. Candles are relatively inexpensive, and are readily available. The keys to working with candles are to match the color, and scent (if you use scented candles) to the purpose of the magic, and then to place your intent behind it.

The candle acts as a point of focus for our concentration, our intent, and our will. Once we are focused, through the tool of visualization we see that which we wish to manifest as if it were already in our lives.

The process is a very simple one, and can be done anywhere, anytime. The first thing that we need to do is focus on that which we wish to manifest, and become very clear about it. Then we match a color to that which we wish to manifest, and purchase a candle in that color. For example, if we want a closer relationship with our partner, we might use a pink candle (for love, and the heart chakra). If we want to ramp  up the sexual activity, we might use a red candle (for passion and will). If we want better communications, we might use a blue candle (literally for communications, and the throat chakra). If we want to increase finances, we might use a green candle.

The next thing that we want to do is choose the time of day we want to work with the candle, and where (this can be indoors or outdoors, but it needs to be in a safe place, and a place where we will not be disturbed). As for the time of day, that will vary with individual preference. I personally choose to do most ceremony, ritual, and other energy work between 11 pm and midnight, on either a New Moon or a Full Moon.

Be sure that your sacred space is as dark as it can be, so that you will be able to focus easily on the candle flame. Also, make sure that the area is quiet, and that you will not be disturbed. Before you begin working with your candle, take the time to calm your mind, and clear the sacred space, whether through the use of incense, vibrations, prayer, or whatever other technique is familiar and comfortable to you.

Hold the candle between your hands, close your eyes, and focus deeply on that which you wish to manifest. When you are ready, place the candle down and light it. Place yourself in a comfortable position in front of the candle, and focus on the flame. Hold in your mind a visualization of that which you wish to manifest. Hold this visualization for as long as you can. You may choose to allow your candle to burn down, or you may wish to work with the same candle over a period of nights.  Whatever you do, do not go away and leave the candle unattended!

Know that through your visualization, and on the rising smoke of the flame, your intent has gone out to Universe. Know that you have set a process in motion - that you have taken an active part in your own life, that you have taken control of your life, and that change will come.