Author: A Solitary Pagan

Whenever possible make your own candles. While the wax is in a liquid form, add a corresponding oil, herbs, or flower petals. For example, if you are doing a money spell you could add Heliotrope oil and mint leaves. When dressing the candle, close your eyes, concentrate, and visualize what the candle represents. See in your mind’s eye the manifestation of your desire. Always keep in mind, and allo...

Beeswax The most common types of wax used in candle making are beeswax, paraffin wax, and dip-and-carve wax. Beeswax is an all natural wax with a sweet aroma. It is preferred because it adds softness and beauty to candles and it also increases burning time. It is also more expensive. Beeswax comes in one-pound cakes or sheets. The sheets are sometimes used for making rolled candles. The rectangula...

Each of the four elements – Air, Fire, Water and Earth – is represented by a single candle colour – yellow, red, blue and green. A coloured candle representing each of the elements can be placed at the four main compass points around the circle to mark the quarters – East, South, West and North. You can place the elemental candles either on the edge of the circle in sturdy floor-standing holders, ...

At times witches may receive a lot of requests for help. These requests may come from, people who are ill,  or grieving,  or maybe need healing, they could be lonely, possibly victimized, or challenged in some other way, that they will turn to someone else for assistance. It is almost certain that it will never be possible to cast spells for everyone. However, it can be a good practice i...

length of red silk cord, Love-drawing oil. Love-drawing incense One red candle that will burn for at least seven hours. Begin this spell on a Monday during the waxing moon. Place the red candle in the centre of your altar and light the incense. Use a pin or sharp knife to etch the names of each person into the candle. Dress the candle with the love-drawing Oil as you chant: Candle of love, work me...

Colour is of great significance, both in healing and magick. Colour symbolism is used frequently with candles, as well as with crystals, flowers, foods and coloured water. These uses are a way of focusing on and activating the different qualities inherent in the colours. White In magic, white represents light, the life force and clear vision and so is helpful where a new beginning or a sudden burs...

Green is for Earth and the North, midnight and winter. A green candle is placed at what would be the 12 o’clock position on a clock, aligned with magnetic or a symbolic North. Earth is the element of order, both in nature and institutions such as the law, politics, finance, health, and education. It also represents yin, the female, nurturing goddess aspect, Mother Earth, the home and family, as we...

The history of candle burning is as old as humanity itself. It originates from fire worship. Early man was in awe of fire—it warmed him, protected him, and helped him cook his food. The flame of the hearth was guarded carefully, shielded against the ravages of wind and rain. Over time, fire came to represent strength, power, and the ability to see past the terrors of the night. Symbolically, ...

Witches’ candles can be used as a source of light, as devotional symbols of deity, as a means of communicating with Spirit, and to aid transformation in many spells. Candles have a magical way about them as they allow us to work directly with the element of Fire. Witches work with a variety of candle colors, depending on the deities being represented and/or invoked, as well as any particular magic...

Choose a candle with the colour according to the Spell you wish to cast. It does not matter what size candle you use as long as its A fresh candle that has never been used before. Hold the candle in your left hand(Hand to Receive Energy)and with your right hand(Your Power Hand)use your thumbnail on your right hand to scratch the correct rune, or symbol you would like to use to properly bless your ...

Red is for Fire and the South, noon, and summer. Place your red candle in the six o’clock position. Fire represents light, the Sun, lightning, fertility, power, joy, ambition, inspiration, and achievement, and also the destruction of what is now no longer needed. Like Air, Fire represents the yang, a male god in the form of the Sun deities. Fire rituals are good when you need power or you have an ...

Aries, the Ram: 21 March to 20 April. Colour: red. A cardinal Fire sign, for all matters of the self and of identity, for rituals of innovation, courage assertiveness and action. Ruled by Mars. Taurus, the Bull: 21 April to 21 May. Colour: pink. A fixed Earth sign, for rituals concerning all kinds of material matters and security, also for patience and caution if the way ahead seems hazardous. Rul...