Candle Magick / Ritual Magick

Crafting Ritual/Ceremonial Candles

Crafting Ritual/Ceremonial Candles

Ritual Candles are a form of symbolism used within the circle while

summoning the elements and guardians therein. Each is created with the

symbols of a specific element in mind, and charged with the entities of

that element. It is important to remember that all of the elements are

of the Goddess and the God, as they are of everything, and before

charging each candle should be concentrated and dedicated to the Lord

and Lady.

While candles are used in virtually every tradition of Wicca, usually

they are not assigned to be such symbolic tools. However, a

ritual/ceremonial candle can be as powerful of a ritual tool as the

Athame, Pinnacle, and Cauldron if so desired.

A benefit of working so intently upon a ritual candle, is first and

foremost – The more time you spend working with a tool, the more

attuned it will be with you and your energies and vice versa. Secondly,

after crafting is completed, you can take some well-earned pride in the

magnificent tool you have crafted for the Lord and Lady.

As you are crafting your ritual candles take some time to look at

yourself, your life, and all the aspects of the two. Contemplate on the

will of the Universe and the God and Goddess. Search your heart for

guidance, and utilize the time for productive meditation.

Thin Paintbrush

Four (4) Small Black Plates/Saucers

Candles: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Black

Enamel Paints: Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green (All Natural

Paints if possible) Optional Gemstones: Quartz Crystal, Topaz, Amethyst,

Rock Crystal, and Ruby or Jasper

Note: I suggest using a thick, broad based candle, one that usually

burns the inner part of the candle, leaving the outer shell in tact.

This way the symbolism of your crafted candle will be maintained while

the candle is in use. Also, a smooth texture will help with symbolism

to be painted on candles.

Using the Thin Paintbrush, paint the corresponding astrological symbols

repeatedly around the base of the candles and decorative spiritual and

lunar symbols upon the face of the candle:

Crafting the Candle of Earth:

Around the base of the Green Candle (using Black Enamel Paint) paint

the astrological symbols for Taurus(n), Virgo(r), and Capricorn(v) & on

the face of the candle paint the name Ghob, the silhouette of a gnome

or dwarf and the symbol of a waning moon(C). Also, if a Rock Crystal is

available, inset it below the symbol of the moon.

Charging the Candle of Earth:

Be sure to meditate and ground yourself and then consecrate and

dedicate the tool to the Goddess and the God before charging (an

example of a dedication ritual is included at the end of this document).

After crafting your Candle of Earth, it is time to charge it with the

element and the entities therein. Sit in a peaceful place where you

will not be disturbed. Using your sword or wand, starting at the east

draw circle around yourself three times in a counter-clockwise

direction and envision a trail of bluish-white light remaining where

you’ve traced the tip of your sword or wand, the trail becoming

brighter with each pass. Take a moment to realize that all negativity

has been banished and cannot exist within your circle, and that only

positive and creative energy remains. Turn your body so that you are

facing east and while holding the candle in both hands, raise it

skyward, and mote the following:

“Element of Earth, keeper of the East Wind

Ghob, ruler of those within, thy power send.”

Place the candle upon the plate along with a corresponding offering of

invitation (perhaps a palm of dirt from a place that holds significant

personal meaning to you) and light the candle before saying the

following:

“Wisdom of age and bearer of winter,

energies of abundance and prosperity,

welcomed into my circles – thee may enter,

as I offer this candle as an alter and thy key.”

This charging ritual invites the element of Earth, and all the positive

and creative entities and energies of the element into your circle, and

motes that those energies are welcomed into all of your circles when

you light the candle during ritual work.

After you invite and mote your intention to the element of Earth, thank

Ghob and the entities and energies within the element and mote that you

are ending this part of the ritual as you snuff the candles flame.

Crafting the Candle of Fire:

Around the base of the Red Candle (using Black Enamel Paint) paint the

astrological symbols for Leo(q), Sagittarius(u), and Aries(m) & on the

face of the candle paint the name Djin, the silhouette of a salamander

or small dragon and the symbol of a waxing moon (E). Also, if a Ruby or

Jasper is available, inset it below the symbol of the moon.

Charging the Candle of Fire:

Be sure to meditate and ground yourself and then consecrate and

dedicate the tool to the Goddess and the God before charging (an

example of a dedication ritual is included at the end of this document).

After crafting your Candle of Fire, it is time to charge it with the

element and the entities therein. Sit in a peaceful place where you

will not be disturbed. Using your sword or wand, starting at the east

draw circle around yourself three times in a counter-clockwise

direction and envision a trail of bluish-white light remaining where

you’ve traced the tip of your sword or wand, the trail becoming

brighter with each pass. Take a moment to realize that all negativity

has been banished and cannot exist within your circle, and that only

positive and creative energy remains. Turn your body so that you are

facing south and while holding the candle in both hands, raise it

skyward, and mote the following:

“Element of Fire, keeper of the South Wind

Djjin, ruler of those within, thy power send.”

Place the candle upon the plate along with a corresponding offering of

invitation (perhaps write a very personal experience that holds much

meaning for you and changed your life in a positive way on a small

piece of paper and burn it upon the plate) and light the candle before

saying the following:

“Curiosity of youth and bearer of the summer sun,

energies of passion and sexuality,

into my circles ye are welcomed, changing one,

as I offer this candle as an alter and thy key.”

This charging ritual invites the element of Fire, and all the positive

and creative entities and energies of the element into your circle, and

motes that those energies are welcomed into all of your circles when you

light the candle during ritual work.

After you invite and mote your intention to the element of Fire, thank

Djjin and the entities and energies within the element and mote that you

are ending this part of the ritual as you snuff the candles flame.

Crafting the Candle of Water: Receptive Feminine Energy (absorption and

germination)

Around the base of the Blue Candle (using Black Enamel Paint) paint the

astrological symbols for Scorpio(t), Pisces(x), and Cancer(p) & on the

face of the candle paint the name Niska and the silhouette of a nymph or

mermaid and the symbol of a full moon (A). Also, if an Amethyst is

available, inset it below the symbol of the moon.

Charging the Candle of Water:

Be sure to meditate and ground yourself and then consecrate and dedicate

the tool to the Goddess and the God before charging (an example of a

dedication ritual is included at the end of this document). After

crafting your Candle of Water, it is time to charge it with the element

and the entities therein. Sit in a peaceful place where you will not be

disturbed. Using your sword or wand, starting at the east draw circle

around yourself three times in a counter-clockwise direction and

envision a trail of bluish-white light remaining where you’ve traced the

tip of your sword or wand, the trail becoming brighter with each pass.

Take a moment to realize that all negativity has been banished and

cannot exist within your circle, and that only positive and creative

energy remains. Turn your body so that you are facing west and while

holding the candle in both hands, raise it skyward, and mote the

following:

“Element of Water, keeper of the West Wind

Niska, ruler of those within, thy power send.”

Place the candle upon the plate along with a corresponding offering of

invitation (perhaps a sprinkling of water from a bowl of water you have

sipped from while remembering something or someone that has great

meaning and makes you very happy) and light the candle before saying the

following:

“Knowledge of maturity and bearer of the autumn leaves

energies of absorption, germination and fertility,

within my circle ye are welcomed to be,

as I offer this candle as an alter and thy key.”

This charging ritual invites the element of Water, and all the positive

and creative entities and energies of the element into your circle, and

motes that those energies are welcomed into all of your circles when you

light the candle during ritual work.

After you invite and mote your intention to the element of Water, thank

Niska and the entities and energies within the element and mote that you

are ending this part of the ritual as you snuff the candles flame.

Crafting the Candle of Air: Projective Masculine (Instruction, Freedom,

and Obtaining Knowledge) Around the base of the Yellow Candle (using

Black Enamel Paint) paint the astrological symbols for Aquarius(w),

Libra(s), and Gemini(o) & on the face of the candle paint the name

Paralda, the silhouette of a fairy or sylph and the symbol of a new

moon(D). Also, if a Topaz is available, inset it below the symbol of the

moon.

Charging the Candle of Air:

Be sure to meditate and ground yourself and then consecrate and dedicate

the tool to the Goddess and the God before charging (an example of a

dedication ritual is included at the end of this document). After

crafting your Candle of Air, it is time to charge it with the element

and the entities therein. Sit in a peaceful place where you will not be

disturbed. Using your sword or wand, starting at the east draw circle

around yourself three times in a counter-clockwise direction and

envision a trail of bluish-white light remaining where you’ve traced the

tip of your sword or wand, the trail becoming brighter with each pass.

Take a moment to realize that all negativity has been banished and

cannot exist within your circle, and that only positive and creative

energy remains. Turn your body so that you are facing north and while

holding the candle in both hands, raise it skyward, and mote the

following:

“Element of Air, keeper of the North Wind

Paralda, ruler of those within, thy power send.”

Place the candle upon the plate along with a corresponding offering of

invitation (perhaps a palm of dirt from a place that holds significant

personal meaning to you) and light the candle before saying the

following:

“Beginning of all things new, bearer of spring time and life energies of

freedom, knowledge and purity, ye are welcomed into my circles without

strife, as I offer this candle as an alter and thy key.”

This charging ritual invites the element of Air, and all the positive

and creative entities and energies of the element into your circle, and

motes that those energies are welcomed into all of your circles when you

light the candle during ritual work.

After you invite and mote your intention to the element of Air, thank

Paralda and the entities and energies within the element and mote that

you are ending this part of the ritual as you snuff the candles flame.

Crafting the Candle of Spirit:

Around the base of the Black Candle paint the symbols for the four

phases of the moon (CEAD). Upon the face of the Black Candle (using

White Enamel Paint) paint a pentagram and the silhouette of a stag, and

if so desired, around the upper mid section or rim of the candle, paint

the Wiccan rede “An it harm none, do as ye will.”

The Candle of Spirit is not charged with an element, rather charged

during dedication for guidance and purity of heart. It is a constant

remainder in the circle of the wiccan rede and proclamation that the

intent of all actions within the circle is positive and within the law.

The black plates/saucers are to set the candles upon during ritual.

Also, they may be used to place offerings or items of power such as

herbs, gems, salts or incense to the corresponding element during

certain rituals. These can be left blank and placed under the candles at

the time of ceremony, or they can be decorated and symbolize each of the

elements – This can be done by using the White Enamel Paint and painting

the symbolism of the specific element onto the surface of the plate and

painting the rim of the plate the corresponding color for that element.

Note: The charging of candles may be done several in one ritual, or all

in one ritual should you create them all before charging. It is

suggested to charge them in order counter clockwise from the east. Also,

it is important to remember that after dedicated and charged that the

candles are no longer “yours” they are tools bestowed upon you by the

Lord and Lady, and a beacon and key into your circle for the element

they are charged with.

Using Ritual Candles In Your Circle:

During ritual work in your circles a compass is used to determine the

directions and then you set the candles upon small the black plates

accordingly as follows and in this order: Green(Earth)/East,

Red(Fire)/South, Blue(Water)/West, Yellow(Air)/North. As each candle is

set down and lit, summon the element into your circle with a mote (This

first mote of each charging ritual would be acceptable).

The Black(Spirit) Candle is symbolic of everything, and is not used in

the magickal work, but rather in invoking the Lord and Lady and will be

kept within the inner circle. Also the entire ritual/ceremony is of

spirit, and therefore it needs no plate for offerings or tools of power.

It is a constant remainder in the circle of the wiccan rede and

proclamation that the intent of all actions within the circle is

positive and within the law.

Consecrating & Dedicating Ceremony for Ritual Candles:

Be sure to meditate and ground yourself before performing the ceremony.

Sit in a peaceful place where you will not be disturbed. Place the

candle on a black cloth, and your other ceremony materials around the

cloth. In the air, just above the candle, trace a pentagram with your

index finger and envision the tip of your finger leaving a trail of

bluish-white light, as if actually drawing it in the air. When the

pentagram is finished mote the following:

“Maiden Goddess, energy of youth and curiosity

I ask that you concentrate this candle with your purity.

Mother Goddess, energy of maturity and protection,

I ask your watchful eye upon this tool to be.

Crone Goddess, energy of age and ancient wisdom,

I ask that you guide this tool so that I may see.

Horned God, energy of strength and will,

I ask that with this tool you guide the law through me.”

Place your hand over the candle and envision the purity, wisdom,

protection and strength of the lord and lady pouring from within you and

encompassing the candle and say the following while doing so:

“Oh, Goddess of the Moon and Magick,

And God of the Sun and Forest,

I dedicate this tool to your will and wisdom,

Let it be source of no curse, no harm and no hate

So moted, so shall it be!”

You have now dedicated the candle to the Lord and Lady, and consecrated

and purified it with their energies. The candle is no longer yours, but

rather theirs, and you are allowed to use it as a tool of ritual

workings as long as it is done without the intent of harm, negativity,

or hatred. As with all spell crafting rituals, if you are not completely

sure of your intent, meditate and ask for guidance from the goddess. If

you listen, she will answer.

Notes on Crafting Ritual/Ceremonial Candles: For clarification purposes,

these notes have been added. The shapes of the candles suggested are

wide, cylindrical and tall. The base of the candle, as stated in this

article, means the rim around the part of the candle that touches the

table, it does not mean the actual bottom of the candle. The face of the

candle, as stated in the article, means the side of a candle, more

specifically, the side of the candle that faces you when inside a

circle.

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