“Examines the topic in full from making candles to using them ritualistically and even uncovers the relationship between candle magic and feng shui.” —Publishers Weekly
Candlelight is magickal. It casts a gentle warmth and glow all around. And in the shadows of that light we find a rich history filled with myth, lore, superstition, and spells. Exploring Candle Magick brings this history to light.
Everyone knows how to make a wish when blowing out the candles on a birthday cake, but did you know that a candle’s flame represents spiritual purity and the everlasting human soul? Did you know that it’s good luck to give someone a bayberry candle for the new year, or light one with your right hand?
Exploring Candle Magick teaches one of the oldest and most common magickal arts: working with candles. From candlelit divinations and rituals to simply energizing the atmosphere of a room, candles have been part of religious tradition for aeons. With Exploring Candle Magick, you can join that tradition and learn how to:Choose candles that harmonize with your astrological signBurn candles effectively as a spell componentMake magickal candles from scratchUse candles as charms and amuletsDecorate candles to reflect any goal, including love, prosperity, health, and happinessCombine feng shui with candle-burning efforts
There is literally no circumstance for which candles cannot be used for powerful, life-affirming magick. Exploring Candle Magick is the definitive guide to understanding and applying the magickal art of candles for yourself, your home, family, or friends.
Patricia Telesco, aka Marian Singer, is the mother of three, wife, chief human to five pets, and a full-time professional author with over 60 books on the market, each of which represents a different area of spiritual interest for her and her readers. Trish travels minimally twice a month to give lectures and workshops around the country. She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including Sightings on muli-cultural divination systems and National Geographic Today's Solstice Celebrations. Besides this, Trish maintains a strong, visible presence in the metaphysical community including having given over 300 radio interviews from coast to coast, writings on the internet through popular sites such as www.witchvox.com, her yahoo club: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/folkmagicwithtrishtelesco, and various appearances on internet chats and bbs boards. Trish considers herself a down-to-earth kitchen and folk magician whose love of folklore and worldwide customs flavor every word she writes. Her strongest ethical guidelines are honor, respect, and gratitude in all things.