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- From: melis@athena.mit.edu (Zen Prestidigitator)
- Subject: Candle Magick (Recipe)
- Date: 15 Jun 1994 03:35:49 GMT
-
- Disclaimer: I am posting through a friend's account; kindly include
- the word "MADMAGE" in the subject of any replies, so's I get 'em.
- 'Nuff said.
-
- As promised from my previous post, here's the recipe:
-
- CANDLE MAGICK
-
- I don't remember the source for this (my apologies). Three things are
- required: A candle, some oil, and a safe candle holder.
-
- The candle should be special, consecrated only for its purpose. I
- prefer natural (beeswax) votive candles, as votive shapes mean I don't
- have to worry about wax leakage and beeswax means that I don't have to
- worry about their smell. The color should symbolize the purpose: Red
- for Love, Green for Money, White for Psychic Energy, Blue for Health,
- etc. Most important is that the color should mean something to _you_.
- As for the oil, I prefer simple oils that don't turn rancid (I've
- always wanted to try scented ones).
-
- The ritual is simple: Prepare yourself (prayer, LBRP, Watchtower,
- whatever), take the candle, and "rub" your "request" into it. For
- example, if you need to heal someone, or yourself, take the candle and
- meditate on the desired goal (better health), thinking only positive
- thoughts to that end as you completely rub oil onto the whole candle.
- When you have finished, light the candle and "lightly" (versus
- intently, which could hurt your eyes!) stare into the flame (squint if
- you have to; I do) as you think of what it is you desire. After a
- time (for me, about 5 to 15 minutes), blow out the candle and
- _go_about_your_business_, repeating (from the beginning) as often as
- you feel moved to, at least a day between lightings. I'm amazed time
- and again as to how well it seems to work; don't let its simplicity
- fool you.
-
- Best,
- Zen Prestidigitator
-
- P.S. Reminder to read the Disclaimer (up top) again before replying to me.