Candle magick is one of the easiest, and least expensive, types of spellcraft. However, as with any kind of magick, it is best to make the most of your preparations to ensure a strong magickal energy connection. One of the most overlooked steps is the proper anointing of the candle or candles you will be using.

For the strongest effect, I recommend using an oil specially formulated for your purpose or an essential oil whose properties match your purpose. If this is not possible, you can use virgin olive oil as a substitute.

There are several methods for anointing your spell candles, but this is the one I have found to be the most successful.

If your spell is to get rid of, or banish, something: With oil coated fingertips, start at the center of the candle and draw your fingers up to the tip of the candle. Lift your fingers up, slightly turn the candle, and repeat as many times as necessary to coat the top end of the candle. Once you have coated the top of the candle start at the center again, this time drawing your fingers down toward the base of the candle. You do it this way to draw things away from you.

If you are trying to attract something, or draw something to you: With oil coated fingertips, start at the bottom of the candle and draw your fingers to the center of the candle. Lift your fingers up, slightly turn the candle, and repeat as many times as necessary to coat the bottom end of the candle. Once you have coated the bottom of the candle start at the top, this time drawing your fingers down toward the center of the candle. You do it this way to draw things toward you.

You may find this method more difficult if you are using a shaped or figure candle, but do your best. While anointing the candle, be certain you are focusing on your intention. If you do not focus mindfully on your purpose, you will not be charging your candle with your purpose.

A couple other things to remember:

• Be certain to use the proper color for your intention. You can find a guide to color correspondences here.
• If you are using different oils for different candles, be certain to wash your hands in between.
• You can overlap 2 or more oils on a single candle if you need to. One reason you may want to do this is to add a spell strengthener (such as Dragon’s Blood) over a purpose oil to increase its potency.
• With many types of candle magic it is ideal to burn the candle all the way down. With this in mind, you may want to get smaller candles that will burn quicker. A witch can lose her oomph for a spell if she has to wait 15 hours for the candle to burn
• Visualization is a powerful tool. Don’t be afraid to vividly imagine your desire coming true as you anoint and use your candle.

You can visit http://thewitchescupboard.com/store/candles-c-49.html to find candles in a variety of shapes, colors and purposes! You can also find specially formulated occult oils http://thewitchescupboard.com/store/oils-c-121.html.

~Anyanka

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You can visit http://thewitchescupboard.com/store/candles-c-49.html to find candles in a variety of shapes, colors and purposes!

~Anyanka

P.S. I published this article years ago as an ebay guide. However, it was updated somewhat for this posting.

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Karma is understood in slightly different terms by different religions and cultures. The general idea is that every action we take, both conscious and unconscious, brings about an inevitable, and complimentary, result. The idea is that if you cause ill, you will receive a punishment of some sort. The converse is true for good deeds; do good, be good and good things will come to you. A bit oversimplified? Maybe, but the concept holds true.

Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Wicca, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, most, if not all, of the major religions have some form of this law, although they perceive the details differently. A common argument regarding the law of karma is that “bad things happen to good people.” This is where the religions begin to differ in their explanations.

Here are some important questions about karma, although the answer will vary by religious philosophy:

• How is karma enacted? Does a higher entity or deity hand down rewards and punishments, a force of nature, a universal law?
• When do your karmic payments and debts come due? In this life, in another incarnation, or a combination of the two? If it is in another life, or a combination, it does explain how some people of questionable ethics seem to experience windfall after windfall.
• Can good/bad karma be passed to future generations?
• What is the measurement of karma? Are the punishments and rewards equal to the action performed or are they magnified? The Wiccan Rede describes the threefold law. “Mind the threefold law ye should, three times bad and three times good.” So whatever energy you send out, good or bad, comes back to you triple strength.

What do the religions seem to agree on? Karma is unavoidable, with the possible exception of performing atonement.

So how do we apply this to witchcraft? Most witches practice some form of spellcraft. When one sets out to perform a spell they have a desire in mind. If they do not consider all the possible consequences and repercussions of that desire coming to fruition, they may experience a negative karmic return. Even if it is unintentional. Why? Not considering how your desire will affect others is selfish, selfishness is negative, thereby creating negative energy. And if your spell should succeed, fulfilling your desire, but at someone else’s expense? Even more negative energy has been created, all of which you have to pay for eventually.

*Just a side note on this subject. I personally believe, although others may disagree, that if one has made every effort to think of the consequences and missed one or two, that will either produce a lesser karmic whiplash or possibly none at all. If it is truly an honest mistake, I think even universal forces take that into consideration. But maybe that’s just me

A good example of this in action is a love spell. Love spells are tricky, since most love spells are intended to interfere with the free will of another person. So if you plan to attempt a love spells, tread carefully. Stick to spells that strengthen an existing bond, help the two of you communicate better, understand each other better, or for whatever the inevitable result of the relationship is to resolve quickly. Use love spells as nudges, not bulldozers. If you cast a spell to make a married man leave his wife for you, you could be hurting him, his wife, any children he/they may have, the families of both spouses, and ultimately yourself. Remember, no matter how much you may want someone, it isn’t right to roll over every one just to get what you want. And if you have to do that, do you really want it anyway?

So how can we preserve our karma for the benefit of ourselves and others? Christians call it the Golden Rule, NeoPagans call it the Law of Return or Threefold Law. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, love your neighbor as yourself, harm ye none do what ye will. Give real consideration to your actions/words/spells, and the potential consequences of each. Lend a hand, help a stranger, give someone a kind word when they need it, and always ALWAYS consider the possible consequences of your spells.

*Personal tip: I like to add a line or two to the end of my spells asking that it bring no harm to myself or others. Just my little fail safe

~Anyanka

The Witches Cupboard

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