how i charge my candles

candle magick is one of my favourite things ever. the thing is, you need to charge your candles before using them! the ritual is quite simple and does not take long, but it’s a great mindfulness practice. first you write your intention for that candle (to provide happiness, success, protection, love, etc.) on a piece of paper. then recite “thus i consencrate this candle in the name of (your deity of choice). so this flame will burn brightly and light my way in the element of fire” then light the candle and recite “blessed candle, light of the goddess, i burn this light of (your deity of choice). hear my prayer, O (your deity of choice), hear my need. grant my wish and give me hope. do so with all your grace, and magical speed.” then read the intention you wrote on your paper aloud, and roll that paper into a scroll. seal the scroll with some wax from the candle, and place the scroll in your BoS, Alter, or anywhere that seems fit. after that, i usually blow out the candle and it through the smoke of incense or sage. you can even carve a symbol into the wax to charge it a bit more, but this is optional. you can also dress your candles with an essential oil!