To begin, candles have been around eons and their true origin in time is not truly known; as far back as Ancient Egyptian times, there were candlestick holders; the Ancient Romans have been credited with creating the first wick candles. Both the Ancient Egyptians and Romans relied on tallow made from cattle or sheep suet the principal ingredient for making their candles for lighting and spiritual purposes.Whether scented or unscented, candles and their flame are great for setting the stage and focusing one's spellwork. The flame of the candle does speak and a magickal practitioner can speak with the candle's flame. The flame itself is very symbolic and represents the element of fire—energy, power, inspiration, and cleansing. Candles are a great substitute for when one cannot build and create a bonfire as a source of elemental fire. Candle colors have much significance and correspondences.
From a magickal framework, lighting a candle represents the igniting of energy; carving or scribing something into the a candle represents the intent aspect of the user; and pinning a candle thus represents or marks the place where the magickal energy or energies will be released at that melting spot.
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