There are several things you need to remember
when choosing a candle:
1.Choose your candle type as above.
2.Candles used for magic should always be
virgin (unused) at the start of the working,
unless you have deliberately cleared them of
past influences. Using candles that have been
previously lit can have a detrimental effect on
your spell. They may have picked up
influences from previous use.
3.Charge your candle before using it. This can
be done by anointing it with oils associated
with the magic you intend on performing, or
by simply touching it and filling it with your
own energy (see below)
4.The oils used in the anointing of your candle
should, where possible, always be natural
fragrances. While charging the candle,
smooth from top to bottom when drawing
energy toward you, bottom to top when
sending energy outwards. Particularly when
anointing candles for altar use, anoint from
the middle to the top and from the middle to
the bottom to signify the union of spiritual
and physical realms (see below).
5.If you enjoy craftwork, it is a very good idea
to make your own candles for magical use. It
is a whole art in itself – you infuse your
candles with your own energy and thus
increase the magical potency of the candle
many times over. It is relatively easy to make
your own candles: simply heat the wax until
it is liquid and pour into a mould which is
threaded with a wick. The wax should now
be left to cool, after which the mould can be
removed. Oils and colours can be added for
extra potency
