Candle magick is a basic practice in many witchcraft traditions. It offers a simple way to focus your intention and work toward your goals. If you are new to candle magick, here are some clear steps and tips to help you get started.
Making your own candles can be helpful. When you craft candles by hand, you add your own energy and intention from the beginning. This can be as easy as melting wax and pouring it into a mold, or you can add colors, scents, and symbols that are meaningful to you.
While the wax is still liquid, you can add ingredients that match your goal. For example, you might use essential oils, dried herbs, or flower petals. Each ingredient has its own meaning—lavender is often used for peace, rosemary for protection, and rose petals for love. These additions are thought to strengthen the candle’s magickal effect and help connect your spell to your goal.
For a money spell, you could add Heliotrope oil and mint leaves to your candle. Heliotrope is linked to prosperity and success, and mint is believed to attract abundance and new chances. By choosing your ingredients carefully, you make a candle that fits your intention.
When you are ready to prepare, or “dress,” the candle, take a moment to focus. Close your eyes and think about what you want the candle to represent. This step is about more than just preparing the candle—it helps you focus your mind and energy. Try to picture your goal as if it has already happened, and see the candle as a tool to send your intention out into the world.
Visualization is important in candle magick. When you clearly imagine your goal, you help connect your intention to the real world. This mental picture can guide your energy and make your spellwork stronger.
It is also useful to think about how long your candle will burn. Some spells need the candle to burn all the way down, while others may have you put out the flame and relight it over several days. Always place your candle safely and do not leave it unattended.
When you create your own spells, you might want to pay attention to the phase of the moon and the planets. For example, a waxing moon is often used for growth and attraction, while a waning moon is good for letting go or banishing. You can also choose a day or hour linked to a planet that matches your goal, such as Venus for love or Mercury for communication.
By timing your candle magick with the cycles of the moon and planets, you can connect with larger natural energies. This is believed to make your spell more effective. The most successful magick is both intentional and in tune with the rhythms of nature.
