Simply watch your candles burn, enjoy the scent, or fly to the moon with one of our candle rituals!

The Wishing Ritual

1. Do last thing at night, then go to bed with the thought that the ritual will succeed.
2. Select a candle of an appropriate color. The candle should be new and never used for any other purpose.
3. Before starting get clear on what you wish, then write your wish on new paper. Put this paper under the candle holder.
4. Lower or turn off other lights.
5. Anoint the candle to impress your thoughts on it and to consecrate it to your purpose. Rub the anointing oil on your fingers and gently rub it onto the candle.
6. Light the candle and sit in quiet concentration upon your wish. Above all visualize the thing you want. Use the burning candle as a focus of concentration.
7. When you feel that you have concentrated for long enough take the paper and burn it in the flame of the candle, with the thought that you are now projecting your wish into the beyond to find fulfillment.

8. Speak this invocation:
   

   Candle shining in the night
   With your flame enchanted,
   By the powers of magic might
   May my wish be granted.

   When the candle sheds its gleam
   At the mystic hour,
   Let fulfillment of my dream
   Gather secret power.

   Flame of magic, brightly burn,
   Let the wheel of fortune turn,
   Grant me my desire.
   One, two, three - so make it be!

Blow out the candle if its not consumed. Wrap it up in clean paper to use again on the same wish only!

Medieval Ritual for Reversing a Candle Spell

Do this five nights in a row, at dusk - as the sun dies and darkness descends.

Light two Veratika candles and as they burn, speak this invocation:

In the name of the Gods and all ye spirits,
In the name of Kernunnos, and the light and the dark and the Gods of the Netherworld,
Remove thy curse and sting from my heart and mind.
And whomsoever shall be casting a curse against me,
Let he or she suffer their own curse.
Let these candles be their candles,
Let this burning be their burning,
Let this curse be their curse.
Let the pain they have caused me and mine
Fall upon themselves.

A Candle Magic Ritual for Reaching a Decision

Sometimes choices can be overwhelming. Many times just putting things down on paper helps you make the choice; but if there is still confusion, try this ritual.

• You will need four candles: an Astral candle for Petitioner; a Day candle - Yellow; and two Offertory candles - Red
• You will need Incense: Cinnamon, citron peel, clove, lemon balm, and nutmeg. Any of these will do.
• You will need Oil: Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg or one drop of clove oil in three ounces of olive oil, with a little red food colouring.
• Your keyword: Decision
• Other objects you will need: Mirror, Paper (as many pieces as there are choices, each about three inches square), Pen and Ink, Dish, and Censer.
• Bath: Cypress, honeysuckle, magnolia, and patchouli. Any of these will do.

Now, breathe deeply and build your protective light ...

1. While soaking in your ritual bath, meditate on the decision to be made and who and what will be affected by the different decisions.
2. Enter the circle in the chosen hour.
3. Stand, kneel, or sit before the altar.
4. Light the incense.
5. With the oil, dress the altar candles, and the day candle, while concentrating on the purpose of the ritual.
6. Light your taper; then from that light the Alter Candles and the Day Candle.
7. State your intent:
   "I am here to help (name) make a wise and just decision, a decision which will have no adverse effect on anyone."
8. Then with the Awl, inscribe the Petitioner's name on the Astral Candle, then dress the candle with oil. With your taper, light the Petitioner Candle and say:
   "This is (name), who has the strength to make a decisionand the wisdom to make a wise decision. Let (his/her) spirit burn as surely as does this flame, a symbol of that inner strength and wisdom that will prevail in all things."
9. With the Awl, inscribe the two red candles with the word "Courage". Dress them with oil. Light the first red candle and say:
   "Here do I light the first Lamp of Courage. May its light ease the burden of decision-making."
10. Light the second red candle and say:
    "Here do I light the second Lamp of Courage. May its lightshow the way toward a fair and just decision."
11. Take up the censer and swing it, censing the whole area around the altar, while rhythmically repeating the key word "Decision", and building up the energy to that focus. Replace the censer. Take up the mirror and hold it in the smoke of the censer, saying:
    "Here is the Mirror of Decision. Reflection can lead to wise choices. In that sense, let me use the reflection of this mirror to arrive at a decision."
12. Stand the mirror on its edge so that it rests against, and is held upright by the Petitioner's Candle.
13. With the pen and ink, write the main points of each of the possible decisions, one on each piece of paper, your mind focusing on the fact that just a decision will be made. Roll up the pieces of paper into little balls, and hold them in your cupped hands. Hold your hands over the incense. Say:
    "Here lie the decisions. One of these is the correct one. Now I draw on the courage that burns bravely on either side of me, that I may make the right decision."
14. Throw the wadded balls of paper at the mirror with sufficient force that they strike the face of the mirror and bounce back to land on the altar top between you and the mirror. One ball of paper will be closer to you than the others. (If two or more are equidistant from the mirror, then throw those again until just one is closer to you than all the others. If, on the first throw, one of the papers misses the mirror then throw them all again.) The ball closest to you is the best decision. Open and read it. Then take all the balls of paper and place them in the dish, and set fire to them with the taper. Make sure they burn to ashes.
15. Sit for a moment and contemplate what you have done. Think no more of the possibilities; only know that the decision you have made is the right one.

The Candle Light Ritual for Couples

This candlelight ritual is for couples who wish to have a greater sense of communion with each other through spirit.  This ritual can help build a stronger bond of love, understanding, and respect.  Many of my clients include this as a daily or weekly ritual.  It opens the door to more clear loving communication.  It can be the family "love glue."

If your relationship is strained or stressed to a great degree, or if you have been disrespectful to one another, you might find it difficult to do this ritual.  If so, consider some counseling first.  This ritual will help reinforce an already respectful relationship.  However, sometimes relationships that have broken down need some professional intervention.

You might consider trying this every day or every other day for a week.  It doesn't require much time and is easy to do.  After you have tried it, look for the results. You might decide to keep it as a part of your life together as a couple.

Rituals are important in our lives.  They give us a sense of order, unity, and connectedness.  They help us feel safe.  Rituals always connote a deeper unspoken meaning than the mere acts of the ritual itself.  Simple rituals like this one can bring about amazing positive life changes.

The lighting of the candle can symbolize the light of spirit, the love each has within, the everlasting quality of immortal love, and your sincere desire to know truth.  When you light the candle you can feel the symbolism of the act.  It can have great meaning for you.

TIME REQUIRED: 15 minutes.

EXPECTED RESULTS: Better communication, increased intimacy, and a strengthened bond between you.

Agreements:  Agree to a time of day that is convenient for both of you.  Consider evening after all chores and business is completed.  Put a reminder of your "candlelight date somewhere where you both can see it so you can look forward to it.  You might be tired when your "date" time comes.  Do not allow tiredness or other things to be an excuse to avoid doing this.  Just do it.  Once you begin you will enjoy it.

Things to get:
(1) A candle that is specially meant for this ritual alone. 
(2) A timer like an egg timer.

Where to sit:  Find a quiet place where both of you can feel relaxed and comfortable... and uninterrupted.  Place the candle between you.  Set the timer for 15 minutes.  You can go over allotted time, but it is better if you do not go under.

Light the candle:  Make the lighting of the candle a special ritual.  As the candle is lit, both of you ask silently or out loud for love and guidance.

Silence:  For a moment both of you sit in silence.  This part is very important as both of you need to let go of whatever has been on your mind and relax.  You need to open your minds and hearts.  Allow yourselves to center into your togetherness.  Begin to tune into your love for each other.

Sharing with each other:  share only what feels good -- positive things.  Complaints and problem solving should be done at a different time and in a different way.  This ritual is to reinforce and remind you of your love for each other through spirit.  If you are a religious couple or if you have a deep sense of spiritual love in your hearts you may wish to pray at this time.  If you feel stuck for words don't worry about it.  You do not have to talk much if you don't want to.  You can just sit, hold hands, look at each other... just be together.  This is simple, but powerful.

Close:  Complete the ritual by giving thanks and blowing out the candle.

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