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Candle magic has been used in spells and rituals for centuries as a tool for manifestation, partly because it's fairly simple to perform and doesn't require too many items to do! Want to try your hand at candle magic? You've come to the right place! We’re going to take a deep dive into the ins and outs of using candles for manifestation purposes, with the help of medium, spiritual director, and life coach Jennifer McVey, Cht.
Things You Should Know
- To do candle magic, clarify your intention: what do you want to manifest? Choose candle colors that reflect your vision (such as green if you want to manifest wealth).
- Speak, sing, or chant your desire, and then light the candle.
- Read the flames to see if the spell was successful: if the flame is tall, the spell worked, but if it goes out, you may need to try again later.
Steps
Section 2 of 4:
How to Perform Candle Magic Spells
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Clarify your intention. What do you want to achieve using candle magic? Is there any negative energy you wish to expel, or positive energy you want to attract? Sum your intention up in one sentence: “I attract wealth” or “I have found my dream job.”- Medium, spiritual director, and life coach Jennifer McVey says, "Write [your affirmation] in the present tense. You want to make it clear, concise...and positive."
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Gather items for your ritual that reflect your intention. Once you’ve clarified your vision, assemble candles, herbs, and any other materials you believe reflect that vision. These could be items that carry specific magical properties, or they could just be things you find meaningful or aesthetically pleasing. -
Find a calm, private place and set out your items before you. Jennifer McVey says, "I would do [the spell] in a circle...[in] a sacred space." What qualifies as "sacred" is up to you: it might be out in nature, in your living room, or somewhere else you find peaceful and meaningful.- As for when to perform your spell? Plan for the next new moon, McVey says: "[A]s the moon grows, your idea would grow...[and come to] fruition."
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Dress your candle in oil. Cover your candle with oil from bottom to top to expel anything you want to get rid of (for example, financial stress). Rub the candle from top to bottom to attract what you want more of (like money, for instance).- Any oil you’ve got around the house is fine—like avocado oil, jojoba oil, or essential oil.
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Voice your intention, and light the candle. Take deep breaths and visualize your goal. When the moment feels right, sing, chant, or merely speak your vision aloud, and light the candle.- Some people opt to speak or pray their wish into existence, while others chant or sing it. Go with whatever feels right!
- Jennifer McVey suggests writing your spell down ahead of time and "bury[ing] [it], or rip[ping] it up" during the ritual.
- McVey also cautions, “My only warning would be to be sure [not to] set anything on fire.”
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Interpret the movement of the flame, and blow out the candle. Stare at the fire: by interpreting the dance of the flames , you can tell whether your spell worked or not, and perhaps receive messages from supernatural energies. Once you've finished, blow out the candle.- Jennifer McVey says, “[It’s like] looking into a crystal ball…. Unfocus your eyes a little bit… [Clear] your mind, [relax] your body…and then look at the flame and see what you see.”
- Common flame interpretations include:
- A tall flame: The ritual was successful. Congrats!
- Popping or sizzling: A spirit is trying to communicate with you! What “words” do you hear in the crackling of the flame?
- The candle refuses to light: Negative forces may be interfering with your spell—try again later.
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