Hey y’all! Lou here! As Yeye is about to have a candle blessing workshop coming up (details below) I thought it may be good to know what you do with a candle that has been blessed.
Blessing a candle is a powerful practice, infusing it with your energy and intentions for spellwork or manifestation. Once your candle is prepared, you’ve crafted a sacred tool ready to work in harmony with manifesting your needs and desires. But what happens next? Here’s a guide to using your blessed candle effectively and with intention.
1. Define Your Purpose Clearly
Before lighting your candle, revisit the intention you set during the blessing process. What do you want to achieve? Whether your goal is attracting love, increasing abundance, or banishing negativity, clarity is key. Keep your purpose in mind to focus the candle’s energy.
Pro Tip: Write your intention on a piece of paper and place it beneath the candle to anchor your energy.
2. Create a Sacred Space
Lighting your candle should be treated as a ritual, not a casual act. Designate a quiet, clean area where you can focus without distractions. You might choose to set up an altar with tools such as crystals, incense, or tarot cards to enhance the energy of your space.
Suggested Items for Your Space:
- Crystals (e.g., rose quartz for love, pyrite for prosperity)
- An offering bowl or dish for herbs, coins, or flowers
- A fire-safe container to hold ashes, if incorporating burning paper or herbs
3. Time Your Candle Use
Timing can amplify your candle’s power. Align your ritual with phases of the moon or specific days of the week:
- New Moon: Manifest new beginnings.
- Full Moon: Enhance energy or bring closure.
- Days of the Week: Each day corresponds to specific energies (e.g., Friday for love, Thursday for abundance).
4. Light with Intention
When you’re ready, light your candle with focus. Take a few deep breaths and envision your intention vividly. As the flame burns, imagine it sending your energy and desires into the universe. Speak an affirmation aloud to seal your intention, such as:
“As this flame burns, so does my intention grow. I trust the universe to align with my highest good.”
5. Engage in Active Rituals
Depending on your goal, you can enhance your candle magic with these rituals:
- Visualization: Close your eyes and see your desire coming to life.
- Chanting or Prayer: Repeat affirmations or chants to magnify your focus.
- Burning Symbols: Safely burn a piece of paper with what you want to release or call in, using the candle flame.
6. Let the Candle Burn Safely
Allow the candle to burn out completely if possible (safely and under supervision), as this signifies the release of your intention. If you need to extinguish it, avoid blowing it out; instead, snuff it with a candle snuffer or your fingers to preserve the energy.
7. Dispose or Repurpose with Care
Once the candle has burned down, you may choose to bury the remnants as a way of releasing your intention to the earth. Alternatively, if the candle still has wax remaining, repurpose it for similar rituals. Always handle remnants respectfully, as they carry the energy of your work.
8. Reflect and Stay Open
After using your candle, keep a journal to track any signs, synchronicities, or changes in your life. Trust that the energy you’ve set into motion will align with the universe’s timing.
Circling back
Your blessed candle is a beacon of your intention, connecting your desires to the universe. By using it with focus, respect, and gratitude, you create a powerful tool to support your spiritual practice. Remember, the magic is as much in you as it is in the candle itself. Stay open to the possibilities—and watch your intentions unfold.
Yeye is having a Candle Blessing workshop on December 2, 2024 at Harvest Moon Botanica – Click to read more information and sign up:
With infinite curiosity,
Lou
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