How to Anoint a Candle for Spells
People have been anointing candles with oil for centuries. This helps to enhance and strengthen your spells and rituals. Anointing a candle is easy. All you need is an oil appropriate to your intent.
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Things You'll Need
- Candle you will be using in spell work.
- Appropriate essential oil for anointing (see list below for examples).
Instructions
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Choose the appropriate essential oil for the spell you wish to cast.
Examples:
Love - Cinnamon, Vanilla, Peppermint, Rose, Cardamon, Nutmeg, Mandrake, Lavender, Thyme, Spiderwort, Yarrow.
Protection - Violet, Mistletoe, Sage, Snapdragon, Dragon's Blood, Cedar, Curry, Myrrh, Rue, Witch Hazel, Marigold.
Health - Fennel, Flax, Garlic, Ginseng, Peppermint, Pine, Horehound, Rosemary, Violet, Saffron.
Luck - Allspice, Anise, Poppy, Bluebell, Orange.
Success - Cinnamon, Clover, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Orange.
Prosperity - Almond, Basil, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Pine, Vanilla, Sweet Woodruff, Myrtle, Marjoram. -
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Rub a few drops of oil between your palms.
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Take the candle in your hands. Close your eyes and concentrate on the magical intent.
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Starting at the center of the candle, work your hands in both directions to each end. Some people prefer to use a twisting motion in order to coat the candle thoroughly.
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Your candle is now ready for use in your spells and rituals.
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