How to Inscribe Candles for Spellwork

The use of candles in spellwork and ritual is expected with any type of working. However, inscribing the candles with symbols and representations of intent give the added power needed to accomplish the goals we set. There is something about the act of inscription and the energy used to do so, that gives the candle increased energy and makes it more potent toward intent. Here are some basic considerations needed when inscribing candles for spellwork.

Things You'll Need

• Candles
• Toothpick

Instructions

1. Keep your mind focused and intent specific when inscribing candles for spellwork. You may want to take a moment to clear your mind and focus on your intent, and approach, before starting this aspect of spellwork.

2. When inscribing candles, keep your intent specific. Use the symbols and letters you inscribe to further enforce your intent. Feel free to use runes, astrological symbols, letters, pictures, words and/or numbers when inscribing the candle. Use the method with which you feel most comfortable and familiar.

3. Do not clutter the candles with unnecessary inscriptions. This is the essence of using the most powerful and direct symbols to get intent across. Think of the saying that "less is more."

4. According to the type of spellwork you are planning, inscribe the candle and prepare tools during the correct moon phase and time. If you are unsure as to what time is appropriate for the spellwork you wish to conduct, consult an astrological almanac to get the exact dates and times.

5. Do not inscribe candles and store for later workings. From the time you inscribe the candles to when you may finally get around to using them, your intent, or the circumstances, could change. And know that even if you choose to melt the candles down without using them in the traditional sense, the inscriptions you made on the candles will still be released when they are melted down. Energy was put forth to make the inscriptions on the candle(s) and the heat used to melt the candles down will be enough to thrust those energies out and into fruition.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of using a toothpick to inscribe the candle(s), you can use a needle or some other pointed instrument.

• Do not approach this or any other working with maliciousness or anger. Remember that which you give out comes back. Harm none.

• Do not attempt this or any other working while under the influence of a controlled or intoxicating, substance. You need a clear and focused mind.

• Do not use this aspect of spellwork to impose your will on another person, or to influence the other person's free will.