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¥Y U iT S 2 th & Ml ee 3CONTENTS
Introduction and Basic Rules of Candle Burning.............
Golor Significance .... 2.22.2... cece cece eee
Kinds of Candles................
Astral or Personal Male Gender
Bayberry Marriage
Beeswax Mummy
Brand Names Reversible
Cat Sabbatic Goat or
Cross or Crucifix God of the Witches
Devil or Satan Seven Knob or Wishing
Double Action Skull
Female Gender Snake
Figure or Image Triple Action
Witch
Duration of Rituals 2.02... 2. eee eee
Timing of Rituals ............0.0....
Preparing and Dressing Candles.....00...00..0.0..0.000208
125 Candle Rituals for every purpose... . 2... eee
Candle Novenas ... 9.22... eee
Prayers to the Saints...........
Psalms and Candles—150 Rituals - _
Seals and Gandles—85 Candie Spells
The Hand of Glory Controlling Candle and Spell...
Ceromancy, or How to Tall Fortunes with Wax .....
GOnGlsion. 0.00... cece cece eee etna nena e ett eee ee
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-96ILLUSTRATIONS
Seven Knob or Wishing
image or Figura CandiesINTRODUCTION and BASIC RULES
Each and every one of us has used candle magic since early childhood and
probably use it still! This may seem like an extravagant claim, butitistrue—for
what custom is more universally accepted than that of having candles on the
birthday cake and making your wishes come true with them. Make a wish and
it will come true if you blow out all the candles with one breath. This simple
candle rite is based on the two fundamenta's of all magical rituals—
concentration of the mind and a symbal en which to focus attention.
Candles have beth an aesthetic and spirilual appeal to all of us, and light is
the symbol of truth. Candle burning is the most used and the most simple ct
ihe magical arts. It requires no complicated evocations or invocatians, no
expensive materials, no unique preparations, and no special training. You use
your own powers of mind, determination, force of will, and desire to bring
about the results you want.
The rules are few and easy to follow. All that is required for success is a
candle, a purpose, and a concentrated force of power directed toward the
objective through one's mental energies. Any kind of candles can be used—
you can make them yourself or buy the m—but they must be new and used for
one purpose only. The size and shape is nat indicative of the success of the
rites, Once used in a ritual, a candle should not be used again fora new or
different intention even if the candle is only partially consumed, A candle can
be lighted, allewed to burn for a period of time, the flame extinguished, and
then relighted again and again hourly, daily, or weekly—whatever schedule
you have decided upon—butit your purpose changes, start with new candles.
each time.
Everything you need to know tobegin a candle ritualisin this book, sodonat
delay any longer to begin improving your life and your conditions. Rekindle the
light in your soul, Do not curse the darkness—light a candle!COLOR SIGNIFICANCE
There are currently available over two hundred books on the subject of
color—from such diverse points as to how color can affect moods, beauty,
‘emotions, creativity, health, and sales. And, while we are not getting deeply
involved in color symbology, the large amount of writing on the subject of colar
significance does prove without doubt that there Is great meaning in color. Itis
not without basis that we use such expressions as "I'm blue today”, “red with
rage", “black as sin", "green-eyed monster of jealousy”, “a yellow streak
down his back", or “in the pink”.
In candie buming the colors are of great value, for gach color is believed to
emitits own special rays. Each of the color rays has many attributes and below
are listed some of those which are associated with each color.
BLACK Evil, loss, adversity, protection from evil spirits, shield from the
evil eye, repel black magic
BLUE Truth, health, inspiration, wisdom, immortality, loyalty, serenity,
sincerity, devoti indness, patience, fidelity, honesty, peace,
harmony in the home
BROWN Balance, concentration, indecision, telepathic power, study,
intuitive communication, earthiness, thrift
GREEN Abundance, cooperation, generosity, fertility, success, luck,
money, ambition, greed, envy, peace, harmony. health, healing
ORANGE Joy, enthusiasm, friendship, attraction, stimulation, self-control,
adaptability. intellect, receptivity, organization
PINK ’ Affection, service, ive, henor, spiritual awakening, unselfish
ness, leaders! diplomacy, femininity
PURPLE Dignity, ambition, idealism, wisdom, psychic ability, power, pro-
gress, independence, protection, pride, honors
RED Life, love, sex, Courage, energy, strength, health, impulsive, fiery,
will power, conceit, vitality, magnetism
WHITE Purity, truth, sincerity, spirituality, wholeness, generosity, ¢x~
pansion, outgoing, cleansing, respect, Innocence, prophesy,
clairvoyance
YELLOW Unity, success, universal love, activity, creativity, action, develop
occult powers, invoke spirits, inspiration, concentration
In this book, most of the spells will give the suggested color candle to be
burned, but the list of the various attributes of colors will help you to select an
appropriate color when you are arranging your own ritual for a specific
objective.KINDS OF CANDLES
There are a great number of sizes, shapes, and types of candles. There are
crip and dripless, fragrant and unscented, household grade and fine quality.
While a few rituals call fora specific kind of candle, most spells can be done
with any candle the petitioner chooses as long as the coloris compatible with
the objective to be accomplished.
ASTRAL or PERSONAL
Candle rites almost always require the use of a candle to rap-esent the
petitioner or to symbolize others involved in the objective of the ritual. Such
candies are ofter referred to as astral candles. and are simply candles of &
color which is be ieved to draw those special stellar vibrations which are of
benefit te the person bom under that particular zodiacal sign
The chart below will give you the sun signs, though the dates can vary
slightly from year to year. And, if you were born on the cusp, aither at the
beginning cr the end of the sun’s visit in yoursign, you will bea mixture’of your
sign and the sign closest to it
January 20 - February 18.....- . Aquarius
February 19 - March 20.. . Pisces
March 21-April20...... vee ANOS
April 21 - May 20 . Taurus
May 21 - June 21 Gemini
dune 22 - July 22 Gancer
duly 23- August 23... joe Leo
August 24 - September 23. .. Virgo
September 24 - October 23 Libre
October 24 - November 22 Sconpale
November 23 - December 21.
December 22 - January 19 .
. Sagittarius
.. Capricorn
There is much variance among authorities as to the color which is most
suited to each ct the astrological pericds. This is understandable as there are
many, many influences which affect color symbology and, as with many other
mystical matters, one has to choose the author or authority he trusts mostand
follow those recommendations until one has established an individual
preference.
To illustrate the wide disparity of colors suggested by various authors, the
chart below gives tre color recommended in just a few of the currently
available bocks
AQUARIUS Black Blue Gray Green Pink White Yellow
ARIES Orange Pink = ‘Red While
CANCER Brown Green Orange Red = Yellow
CAPRICORN Black Brown Gold Gray Green Red
GEMINI Black Blue Gray Green Orange Red White
LEO Green Orange Pink Red Yellow
7LIBRA Black Blue Gold Green Pink Red = Yellow
PISCES Blue Gray Green Pink Purple White
SAGITTARIUS Blue Gold Green Orange Purple Red
SCORPIO Black Blue Brown Red Yellow |
TAURUS Blue Gold Grean Orange Red = Yellaw
VIRGO Black Blue Gold Gray Pink .
Frem this list it becomes obvious that, when green is suggested for nine
different signs, red and blue for eight signs, and black for six... wile on the
other hand, as many as seven different colors are recommended for three
signs (Aquerius, Gemini, and Libra), the entire idea of there being ONE astral
color for any one sign is best discarded and forgotten unless one has already |
established by con:inued use the ene particular coler which works best for |
them
Further, some authors do not sattle for one color fer each astral sign. but.
feel thal an astral candle should bs of two colors. For instance, Ma‘ie Laveau |
in Black and White Magic lists the astral colors as follows:
Aquarius .. . Yellow and Give
Aries... Pink and Orange q
Cancer,....... Red and Green
Capricorn .......... Red and Gold
Gemini... .. Red and Bive |
Leo . ‘ i . Pink and Orange ’
Libra ........ Pink and Gold :
Pisces Se Blue and Green
Sagittarius Red and Orange ;
Scorpia . Yellow and Sive j
Taurus ..,. -Biva and Gold
Virgo. Pink and Gold i
Yet another author, for example, suggests that Libra's colors srould be
Gold and Green, while still another recommerds Black and Blue—versus —
Laveau's Pink and Gold! And so it goes. The more one researches, the mare
diffused i> becomes.
Hence, the most sensible and satisfastory solution to the astral color
dilemma is to choosa yaur own personal color. 4 color on any one else's
“recommended list" will not make it successtul for you if you do not feel any
empathy for that color. And how does one select something so important? It's
easier than you wou d think. First, close your eyes fora few minutesand etthe
vision of a lovely rainbow drift across your mind’s cyc. Which is the clearest
brightest, most attractive color you see? More important tran woich color is
the most attractive, which color do you feef? Perhaps you know immediately
what your personal color should be!
!fa chaice is not clear yet, glance around your ‘avorite room in your home. It |
is probably your favorite room hecauise the colors init are to your liking. Now _
look in your closet, and you may discover thal moat cf your clothing is in
shades of blue...or reds...or greens. Your personal color should be
becoming clearer.
8Another test ofsympathetic colors stogointa a pa nt store where trere isa.
display of paint samples or a color chart. What color would you “eve in your
home if price were not involved in the derision? If you use this method of
helping to choose your color, do repeat the test several times over a period of
a month or more so thal lhe choice is definite and not dependent on a
temporary high or low mood.
ff, Ina candle ritual, you need a candie to represent another person the
choice can be determined in almost the same way... what calor clothing
doos that person wear most cfter? What color is theircar? Whatcolarstoneis
in the tings they wear?
When a person unknown toyou is involved in the objective of the candlerite,
and the ritual is intended tobe beneficial ta them, use a pure white cancile. lis
far oetter to employ the absence of color as evidenced in white -han te choose
an unsuitable color. Ifthe ritualis intended lu be detrimental to te persen, and
thelr personal color is nct known, use a black candle tor i; is a mixture of all
eolors.
The rituals in this book do not use the term “astral candle”, but will instead ~
Suggest use of a “personal candle”. If yau have not yet had an opportunity to
Select your own individual color to be used asa Personal Candle, go back to
the chart at the beginning of this sectior and select from it the color yau like
best from those which have beea recommended by other authors or
authorities
BAYBERRY
A lagendary fragrance which $ believed to bring good forlune. Bayberry
seonted candles can be obtained in almost any size, one of the mast popular
fre the small votive-type. Many hamesburn one of these every day of the year
based on the promises made in this ancient rhyme.
Bayoerty candles
Burned te the socket
Bring luck to the house
And money to the pocket
BEESWAX
Mention must ke made of these nature! candlas mada from the was
secreted by bees and used by them far const-ucting the Foneycomb. They are
very slow burning candles, will not drip, and are of a dull yellaw cream colo~.
Vaditionalists believe they are the very best to use for candle rituals.
However, they are quite expensive, rather hard to tind, and the various color
Vibrations are fo-taited whan they are used. Most authorities agree that the
color Significance outweighs the importance of the material ‘tom which the
bandie is made.“BRAND” NAMES
Some candle ritual book authors mention cancles by "brand' names rather
than simply by color. And most occult supply houses offer candies by brand
name such as Weed of M sfortune, St. Elena, Double Fast Luck, Red Rose
Spiritualists. XX Couble Cross, and on through a hundred or more of such
Misnomers or appellations, While there is certainly nothing Wrong in choosing
candles by brand names, there is no advantage to doing sc either. Each
author or store can call a candle by any name they feel best expresses its
Purpose or intention, Generally the connection beween color and brand
name is obvious—mast Weed of Misfortune Candles, no matter by wham they
are offered, would be black in color, anda Fire of Love candle is more than apt
to be red, But a Devotional Candie could be equally efective in white or blue.
Anda St Elena Candle caule be of any color that the maker, author, or seller
has decided is appropriate.
There are actually only ten basic color cand es—t anging from white, yellow.
blue, green, pink, orange, red, purple, brown, toblack, and these are the only
colors suqyested In this back. Of course. YOU Can go into a shop where they
Make candles and over a hundred different shades of colors may be offered—
from baby blue te ridnight blue, and from pale lime yreen through ayocadc to
Carkest forest groen. Use some vl these eye-catching hues if yau wish—a
beautiful cerise will bring the same results as a plainmoderate red, andb:
if the tint ot the candle inspires you te deeper feith and longer cancentration
UPON your objective.
CAT
Candles in the image of a seated cal are made in several colors, and each
colorhasa particular use—the black for luck, the greentor money, and the red
For love,
While black cats have long beer considered a bad fuck sign, the burning of
a black oat candle in the prescribed Manner is intended to reverse one's bad
luck and draw the good luck. To intensify the force o* the candle, it can be
anointed with any of the “lucky” oils—Fast Lusk Gamblers, Jockey Glub,
Lucky Dog, or Black Catare some of the most used. Light the candle end burn
it for scven minutes the first hight, eleven minutes the second avening, then
Seven again on the third night, eleven on the fourth. seven ‘on the fifth, atc.
Alternate the burning time each evening between the seven and eleven
Minutes tntil enough good luck is attained.
Ta use the green cat candle for meney, anoint it with Money Drawing oi
Wealthy Way Oil Write the amount of money needed fora specilic purpose on
4 square of parchment and place it benealh the cat. Burn the candle as
described above; seven minutas the frst evening, eleven the next, back to
sever the third night, etc., until the amourt of money needed is obtained.
The red cat candles can be used tor love objectives by anointing them with
Come To Me Oil and buming them when the loved one is present.
1D. CROSS or CRUCIFIX
The cross-shaped candles are often referred to as Crucifix Candles.
However, this is not an accurate cascription as the candle has na figure of
Jesus on it. tis alsa sometimes called the Floral Cross candle. Byanynameit
is an attractive embossed cross including a symbolic open book from which
extend hands, a key, and flames surrounding the bese,
Available in almost every color, these candles are primarily used as altar
Candles. They are also popular as daly candles; many believers burn one
each day of the Week, choosing the color which is appropriate for that
particular day. Othors burr a white candle each Sunday in the belief that this
keeps the home safe and the family harmonious for the entire weak.
Inwhatever way the cross candles are used, here is 2 suilable prayer to be
used when igniting the flame.
O God, / pray that my heart be filed wilt faith, hope,
and charity, true sorrow for my sins, and a fie
resolve to keep thy commandments. Let your love.
fight, and power comfort, guide, and bless me in all
ways, Amen.
Cross Candle Devil or Satan Candle
”DEVIL or SATAN
One would assume that e candle shaped {ike a devil would only be used fer
evil, but it actually has many purposes, including botr black and white magic
intentions. [hese unigue candles are usually available in red, green, arblack,
but the color usedin the rituals is a matter of personal preference and does
not seem to affect the ritual results.
For exorcism rites, write the nama of the person you believe to be
possessed on parchment peper and place it beneath a devil candle. Anoint
the candle with Exorcism Oil and repeat Psalm 17 inits entirety. Let the candle
burn for one hour, thenextinguishit, Repeat therite daily until the situationhes:
improved.
A spell for winning 8 loved one ts, done with a satan candle by ancinting it
with Love Drops or Flame of Desire Oil, Yeur own name and the name ofthe
one you are seeking to win is written an the back of the candle and it is then
slaced on your altar facing the wall—the back of the devil where Tames have
been inscribed should be towerd you. Burn the candle for thirty rinutes each
day, and concentrate durirg this period on the one you wish Lu pay attention to
you. The satan candle fitual should destroy any sinister forces. which may
have been keeping your loved one fram you. i
Ablack magic use of the devil candle is done by writing the name of the one
youwlsh ta harm on the candle. Tre candle is then anointed with Devil's Oilar
Crossing Oi, Burn itat midnight ‘ov an hour, repeating daily unti the mission is
accomplished. As the candle is lighted, chant this nine times quickly.
Devil, Satan, Dark One. obsy me now
Bewitch the one whose name you bear,
Confuse, abuse, tear out the hair,
Jumble the words, and let the back be bare.
The most extensive use cf Dewil or Satan Gandles is to clear one's home of
dark ‘orces which may invade or surround it. An excellent method of purifying
the prem ses ig to place ane of the candles just inside sach entrance to the
home or apartment. Anoint them with Satan Be Gone Oil, and place beneath
éach candle a portion of Psalm 2B which you have copied onto parchment
paper. The verses to be used are 6, 7, and § as gwen here,
“Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
The Lord is my strength and my shield,
my heart trusted in him. ard | am helped.
therefore my fearl greatly rejoiceth, and wilh my song will! praise
him.
The Lord is thetr strength, and tie is the saving strength of his
anointed.”
Ag each candle is ighted, repeat the 23rd Psalm, Allow the candles to burn
out completely. Ta keep tne home free ot evil, repeat this rite each month.
12DOUBLE ACTION
These are two-color candies, the lower hall almost always black, and the
upper half eitner white. red, or green. The symbology Is that the combination
of color repels the bad influences at the same time it draws the good
vibrations. The black and white ones are used for spiritual or cleansing
matters, the red and black for love, sex, or energy problems, while the green
and black are suitable for money, luck and success rituals.
‘Write the intention of the rite on parchment and place it beneath the candle
you have decided is appropriate for the purpose. Light the candle and let it
burn until it is conaumed, or for one houreach day, whichever method is most
convenient. As you ignite the candle, repeat this chant,
Let the good came in, as the bad goes out,
Let the day be bright, and the night be stilied.
Let the mind be clear, fet the heart be stout,
Let the saul be free, and the aye with beauty fitted.
FEMALE GENDER
Burn the red te cause a lady to desire sexual relations. Place beneath
the candle both partner's names on parchment and encircle them witha
hand drawn neart
The black is used to discourage unwanted attentions aa it can da-
crease sexual desiras, Place tha lady's name on parchment beneath the
candle.
FIGURE or IMAGE
Available in male and female shapes, these novelty candles are made in
several colors, but by far the most popular are red or black. In jove rituals, the
red images are employed to represent the loved one. In rituals which are
intended to bring narm 10 @ foe, the black images are used.
Other colors generally sold by occult supply stores are white, pink, and
brown. The white would be used in rituals pertaining to purity, Spirituality, or
atlaining goals such as a new or better jab. The pink serves when seeking
objectives such as attracting friendships, or drawing affection from one's
“amily. The brown is appropriate in rites which seek to have lost items found or
retumed to their cwner, or to restore qualities which have been weakened or
destroyed such aa male potency, femala passions, or the will to succeed in
any undertakl
Figure cancles are popular for use in candle rites torepresent the petitioner
or the objective as needed, but if these are not available, any regular round
candle will serve the same purpose.
13MALE GENDER
A depiction of the man's penis can be burned te control his sexual de-
sires. To enhance power, use red, the calor tor strength and vigor.
To decrease power or desire, burn the black which should depress his
abilities to perform.
MARRIAGE
To keep a marriage working, intensify 4 couple's love for each other,
and to prohibit interference in the relationship from outsiders, anoint the
candle with Fire of Love Oil and recite the Marriage Prayer as you light the
candle,
Oh God, to you | pray and call te help us every way, Grant us under
standing of one another, and keep our love growing day by day. Let others
not interfere with this union we hold so dear,
MUMMY
Shaped like amummy case, this rare and unique candle |s used primarily in
spell fur power and success. [tis anointed with Mummy Oiland placed on the
altar along with a burner filled with Power Incense. Lightthe incense and allow
it ta burn for ten or fifteen minutes while you concentrate on the project at
hand. Then ignite the candle and repeat this chant for several minutes,
As the fragrance rises ever loffiar,
As the light glowa ever Jovelier,
Banish the forces which hinder my way,
Light the path to victory this day.
REVERSIBLE
These are candies which are basically red in color. and then have been
dipped so thal the outer surface is covered in black. The symboligm is
obvious—burn away the dark, harmful elements and expose the bright
éneérgizing vibrations which emi: from the red center. Dress the candles with
Raversible Oil and burn for an hour daily until the negative forces which have
enveloped you are broken and the powers of light are given their opportunity
to spread thase soothing, enlightening rays throughout your life.SABBATIC GOAT or GOD OF THE WITCHES
Also called the Baphomet, God of the Witches. This is not a design con-
nected with satanism or devil worship, but is the most sacred symbol of
witchcraft. Use to increase one’s powers in any situation—to attract love,
money, or better health—and to repel unfavorable influences.
SEVEN-KNOB or WISHING
These unique candles are called “wishing” candles as they are most often
used in an effort to make seme secret desire or dream come true. There are
yarlous cclovs avallable in most occult supply houses—tre most popular
being red for love and attracting objectives, green for luck and money matters,
and black for cursing or hexing an enemy. “
Ar entire candle can be used for one wish, burning one knob each day for
seven scnsecutive days. The wsh should be written on parchment papar and
placed beneath the candle betore it is first lighted. Just before lighting the
candle each time, recite tris simple chant seven times: rf
Candle, Canale, burning bright,
. Bless this wish with your light.
‘Or the candle can be used ‘or seven different wishes. Write each wish an a
separate small strip of parchmen: and pin, paste, or tie it around a knob of the
candle. As each knob of the candle melts away, the wish is assimilated into
the candle's energies which is setting up viorations to work toward ite
fulfillment.
Asin almost all ocoult work, many believe tret more power is brought to a
ritual when oils are used to dress the candles. If one’s purpose is to allracl a
lover, try Attraction Oil or Love Drops. To gain worcly gocds and material
wea th. the Fast Luck Qil s popular. Whanwishing to win any gambling wager,
try tne Special Dice Oil F one’s aim is to cause distress to another, the
Crossing or Voodco Oil may be appropriate. When faced with a court case,
use ared seven-knob cand'e anointed with Just Judge Oil, and burn ane knob
each evening for the seven days before gaing ta trial
One of tnis author's favorite vituals is to always have a white Seven-Knob
candle on hand, burning one knob of it each day of the week. This seems to
oring peace and hermony into the home, insure gged fortune in business, and
orovide the needed proteciion from harm‘ulinfluences, Combine the lighting
of the candle each day with the appropriate Daily Prayer (given in the Novena
section of this book) and surely tranquility and contentment will enter the
heart, enrich the soul, and envelop the entire life.
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