ABCPsychic.com: Candles

CANDELS

LIGHT A CANDEL WITH LOVE

RELIGION

In some form candel burning for attaining one`s objectives has been used throughout history ~ by the Chinese, Egyptions, Hebrews, and Christians. Candels, like incense, were commonly employed in pagan worship and in the rites for the dead. The Christian church adopted them to enhance the splendor of their ceremonies. They are, like magic, lights, perfumes, bells, and vestments, not of special significance to any one particular cult or religious practice, But are common to almost all ceremonial rituals. They are part of the natural language of mystical expression. Candels are used at baptism, funerals, excommunications, confirmations, and the blessing and dedication of new churches ~ at almost all religious services.

SYMBOL

Long ago the conception was formed that the wax of the candel symbolized the flesh of christ, the wick the soul of Jesus, and the flame The divinity which absorbs and dominates both. This symbolism is still accepted in the Catholic Church, and it is not lawful to say mass without lighted candels. If the candels are in danger of being blown out, they must be protected by lanterns.

MAGIC

In magical practice, all kinds of candels are used, and I will cover them here only briefly. There are entire books available on prescribed rituals to be followed to accomplish particular objectives, but the simplist candel ritual consists only of concentration on the objective you are seeking, a communion with our Creator" as you believe." in the form of a petition or prayer, the lighting of the candel, and a complete, unquestioning faith in the ability of a higher power which will assist you toward your declared goal.

ALTAR

The altar for your ritual, should be of organic material "wood" This can be any small table, shelf, or bureau top. It should be a secluded room where meditations, prayers, and devotion can be conducted without interuption or distraction. An altar cloth made of any organic, white, clean material, covers the center of the altar.

DRESSING

The dressing of candels with oils is believed to enhance their powers, and candels should always be anointed before using, for this magnetizes them and brings your vibrations into them. The selection of the oil to be used is a matter of individual decision as long as the one chosen is in harmony with the purpose for which the candel is burned. To anoint the candel, it is rubbed from the center point upward to the tip, and then from the center point down to the bottom. Never apply the oil all the way in one direction from top to bottom ~ always from the middle upwards or downwards. The candel should be dressed by the user, to instill their own energy vibrations. A person who is ill, may have their candel dressed by a loved one.

BURNING

The burning of incense with candel rituals is not absolutely essential, but it is certainly compatible and is often recommended. Again, choose an aroma which compliments the candel`s objective. If incense is used, the burner always occupies the center of the altar ~ center from top to bottom, and center from side to side. The type of incense used, whether sticks, cones, blocks, or powder, is not important.

PLACE & TIME

Place; A natural organic enviorment, on a beach, in a garden, or your back yard. Allow your bare feet to touch the earth when conducting your prayers or rituals.

Direction; Face the east. The direction the sun rises.

Time; The new moon. At 2:00, 3:00, 7:00, or 8:00

AM or PM

Colors & Numbers

Gemstone Power

Crystal Power