Candles absorb one's personal energy and release this energy when burned. The birthday candle ritual is based on 3 key magical principles: 1. Decide on a goal. 2. Visualize the end result. 3. Focus your intent, or will, to manifest that result. Candle magick is based on the same 3 principles.

Candles that I dress are marked for your specific purpose. Reiki energy is also applied to it.

HOW TO BURN YOUR CANDLE

Take a spiritual bath before you begin. Dress in light colored, comfortable clothing. Work in a sacred space or at your altar. Burn incense. Say prayers to your Spirits.

Time your candle-burning to correspond to the cycles of the moon. To bring something into your life, do your rituals when the moon is waxing (or growing). To rid yourself of something, do it when the moon is waning.

Hold the candle between the palms of your hands. Breathe deeply. Visualize your goal. Push personal, programmed power into the candle between your hands. Feel the energy streaming into it. Meditate briefly before lighting the candle to help still the mind and bring your desire into focus. When you light the flame, state your intention out loud, in simple, clear terms. Imagine that you already have what it is you want in your life. Focus on being receptive and open to what it is you want. Hold your hands around the candle's flame. Feel the energy. Visualize strongly. You can also write your petition on a piece of paper while visualizing your goal and burn it completely in the candle flame. While burning it concentrate completely on your goal. Then let the candle burn all the way out.

It is customary not to blow out magick candles. Candle snuffers or wet fingertips are preferred. When you extinguish a candle, thank Spirit for helping with your request. When done, do not think of spell again. Keep silent so that outside forces do not interfere with your desires.