~*~ Candle Burning Using The Psalms ~*~

Prepare a red candle to

Psalm 1 For a normal timely delivery.
attract.

When confronted with a storm of Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 2
the sea. repel.

For a severe headache or Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 3
backache. attract.

Prepare a greencandle to
Psalm 4 To bring good luck.
attract.

To gain favor with persons of Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 5
authority. attract.

Prepare a bluecandle to
Psalm 6 To heal the eyes.
attract.

To overcome evil caused by your Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 7
enemies. repel.

To win favor in business Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 8
transactions. attract.

Psalm 9 For a sick child. Prepare a bluecandle to

 attract.

To remove evil or restless Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 10
spirits. repel

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 11 To overcome fear and slander.
repel.

To rise above gossip from Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 12
enemies. repel.

To remain safe for twenty four Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 13
hours. attract.

Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 14 To gain trust and favor.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 15 To overcome depression.
repel.

Prepare a red candle to

Psalm 16 To be happy.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 17 For a safe journey.
attract

To overcome attackers & Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 18
robbers. repel.

To overcome a Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 19
serious,confining illness. attract.

To overcome danger & suffering Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 20
for a day. attract.
 Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 21 To repel a storm at sea.
repel.

Prepare apurple candle to

Psalm 22 To repel bad luck.
repel.

To receive instructions in Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 23
dreams. attract.

To receive great strength in Prepare a red candle to

Psalms 24 & 25
the face of opposition. attract.

Against dangers from nature on Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 26
land or sea. repel.

To be accepted in a strange or Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 27
new place. attract.

To gain peace with a person you Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 28
have had a falling out with attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 29 To overpower an evil spirit.
repel.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 30 For power & safety.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 31 Against slander.
repel.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 32 For Divine Grace,Love & Mercy.
attract.

To prevent the death of young Prepare a red candle to

Psalm 33
children. attract.
 To obtain favors from Prepare a green candle to
Psalm 34
important people. attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalms35 & 36 To gain favor in court cases.
attract

Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 37 To overcome alcoholism.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalms 38 & 39 To overcome slander.
repel.

To free oneself from evil Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 40
oppresion. repel

Psalms 41, 42 & To regain credibility after Prepare a purplecandle to

43 being slandered. attract

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 44 To be safe from enemies.
attract.

To restore peace & love in Prepare a red candle to

Psalms 45 & 46
relationships. attract.

Prepare a pinkcandle to
Psalm 47 To be loved.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 48 To overcome those who envy you.
repel.

Prepare a bluecandle to
Psalms 49 & 50 To overcome fever.
attract

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 51 To be free of guilt.
repel.
 Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 52 To rise above slander.
repel

Psalms 53, 54, To overcome persecution by Prepare a purple candle to

& 55 enemies. repel.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 56 To overcome materiality
repel.

Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 57 To attract good fortune
attract

For peaceable communion with Prepare a pinkcandle to

Psalm 58
animals & nature. attract

Against possession of an evil Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 59
spirit. repel.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 60 To remain safe during war.
attract.

To have many blessings when Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 61
moving into a new home. attract.

To find forgiveness in your Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 62
heart. attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 63 To be free of a business deal.
repel

To have a safe & succesful Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 64
Journey. attract.

To have good luck when seeking Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 65
a better job. attract.
 Against negative obsessions Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 66
and compulsions. repel.

to not be brought down by bad Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalms 67 & 68
events. repel

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalms 69 & 70 To break unclean habits.
repel.

To help release one from Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 71
bondage. attract.

To have happiness in all types Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 72
of relationships. attract.

These eleven Psalms are all Prepare a greencandle to

Psalms 73 to 83
purpose Psalms. attract

To overcome chronic illness & Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 84
bad odors. attract.

To restore peace between you & Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 85
someone. attract

Psalms 86, 87 & Prepare a green candle to

To bring success to others.
88 attract.

Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 89 for absentee healing.
attract.

For protection in your Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 90
dwelling. attract .

Prepare a greencandle to
Psalm 92 To help yourself be honorable.
attract.
 Prepare a purple candle to
Psalm 93 For aid in court cases.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 94 To gain power over an enemy.
attract.

To help friends who are about Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 95
to make a grave error. attract.

To bring happiness and Prepare a green candle to

Psalms 96 & 97
blessings to your family. attract

To establish peace among the Prepare a pinkcandle to

Psalm 98
members of your family. attract.

Prepare a bluecandle to
Psalm 99 To develop inner power.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 100 To conquer unknown enemies.
repel.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 101 Against the Evil Eye.
repel.

Psalms 102 & Prepare a red candle to

For fertility.
103 attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 104 To break free from melancholy.
repel.

Psalms 105, Prepare a blue candle to

To get rid of fevers
106, & 107 attract.

Prepare a green candle to

Psalm 108 To have a bountiful home life.
attract
 Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 109 To overcome a strong enemy.
repel.

Psalms 110 & Prepare a purple candle to

To have charm.
111 attract.

Psalms 112 & To develop self balance & Prepare a purple candle to
113 harmony. attract

For a successful business Prepare a greencandle to

Psalm 114
venture. attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 115 To teach.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 116 For safety.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 117 To help you keep your word.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 118 To have positive willpower.
attract.

Psalm 119 - Prepare a bluecandle to

To help cure shaking limbs.
Verses 1 thru 8 attract.

Psalm 119
To gain intelligence & improve Prepare a purple candle to
Verses 9 thru
memory. attract
16

Psalm 119 -
To help cure eye problems of Prepare a blue candle to
Verses 17 thru
another. attract.
24

Psalm 119 - To help cure the left eye. Prepare a bluecandle to

Verses 25 thru attract.
32

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a purple candle to
Verses 33 thru To aid one's spiritual life.
attract
40

Psalm 119
To be a positive influence for Prepare a purplecandle to
Verses 41 thru
another. attract.
48

Psalm 119 -
To help a friend conquer Prepare a bluecandle to
Verses 49 thru
melancholy. attract
56

Psalm 119 -
To cure pains in the upper part Prepare a bluecandle to
Verses 57 thru
of the body. attract.
64

Psalm 119 -
To cure hip pains, kidney or Prepare a bluecandle to
Verses 65 thru
liver problems. attract
72

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a pink candle to
Verses 73 thru To obtain favor with humans.
attract.
80

Psalm 119 -
To help cure a burning sore or Prepare a blue candle to
Verses 81 thru
swelling of the nose. attract.
88

Psalm 119 -
To achieve justice in court Prepare a purple candle to
Verses 89 thru
cases. attract.
96

Psalm 119 - To relieve pain in the limbs or Prepare a blue candle to

Verses 97 thru hands. attract.
 104

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a purplecandle to
Verses 105 thru To have a safe journey.
attract.
112

Psalm 119 -
To help one talking with a Prepare a purple candle to
Verses 113 thru
superior. attract.
120

Psalm 119 -
To cure pain in the left arm & Prepare a bluecandle to
Verses 121 thru
hands. attract.
128

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a blue candle to
verses 137 thru To receive intuitive guidance.
attract.
144

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a blue candle to
Verses 145 thru To cure pain in the leg.
attract.
152

Psalm 119 -
Prepare a bluecandle to
Verses 153 thru To cure a boil in the ear.
attract.
160

Psalm 119
Prepare a blue candle to
Verses 161 thru To cure headaches.
attract.
168

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 120 To receive justice in court.
attract.

For safety during travel at Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 121
night attract.
 for favor when approaching a Prepare a purple candle to
Psalm 122
person of authority. attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 124 For a safe journey by water.
attract.

To gain power when enemies seem Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 125
to overpower you. attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 126 & 127 To bless & protect children.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 128 To protect a pregnancy.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 129 To achieve spiritual power.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalm 131 To overcome pride.
attract.

To gain the ability to keep Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 132
your word. attract.

Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 133 To gain & keep true friends.
attract.

Prepare apurple candle to

Psalm 136 To break cycles of negativity.
attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 137 to overcome resentment.
attract.

To attract love and Prepare a pink candle to

Psalm 138
friendship. attract.
 To deepen the love between a Prepare a redcandle to
Psalm 139
couple. attract.

To eliminate marriage Prepare a purplecandle to

Psalm 140
problems. repel.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 141 To get rid of fear.
repel.

Psalms 142 & To relieve pain in the arms and Prepare a blue candle to
143 legs. attract.

To speed the healing of broken Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 144
limbs. attract.

Prepare a purple candle to

Psalm 145 To banish evil spirits.
repel.

Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 146 To cure a wound.
attract.

Prepare a blue candle to

Psalm 147 To cure infections.
attract.

Prepare a purplecandle to
Psalms 148 &149 To prevent destructive fire
repel.

Prepare a red candle to

Psalm 150 To turn sadness into glee.
attract.

Basically,you recite the appropriate psalm while burning the the

corresponding candle.
By "Prepare" it is meant that you should anoint the candle with an
 appropriate oil to correlate with your desired affect.
~* Info from W. Oribello *~

~*No-Rule Candle Burning*~

One of the purposes of candle magic is to free you and your mind from
limits. You are reaching into a spirit realm. Earthly guidelines are
artificial when you are merged with the feelings and abstractions you
can experience during candle magic. Many of your magical efforts will
be free-form. Magic is there to inspire the creative sides of us all.
Through our creativity and self-expression, we can most purely reach
the gods. Rigidity and fast rules are something to avoid in magic.

The only rules you need to worry about are ethical ones -- not stylistic
or superstitious ones. You are performing a procedure which will reach
the gods -- not be judged by a documentary film-crew. The most
important elements in worship and prayer are 1) approaching the ritual
with the most knowledge you can about the god or procedure 2)
performing it with respect and dignity, and 3) injecting it with your
personal strength and style. In summary, magic requires that you know
the rules first, and then where to bend them. Rigidity has no place in
magical work.

1. YOU CAN'T PUT A MAGICAL CANDLE OUT

You can put the candle out. It does not lose its strength. The only time I
suggest burning a candle all at once is if the situation is an emergency
(e.g., you need the rent in one week). This is important, because many
people with children, animals, or fear of fire can undo the magic of the
candle by worrying. If you feel you have to leave the candle burning,
put it in a sink or a tub with no curtains around it. When you put your
candle out, thank God or whomever you believe in. When you re-light it,
re-envision what the candle is for.
2. YOU HAVE TO EXTINGUISH A CANDLE -- YOU CANNOT
BLOW IT OUT

You can blow a candle out. There are many ways to think about this.
Your breath is adding part of your essence to the candle. You are not
blowing away the magic.(However..some spells suggest a different means
and offer a different reasons. It depends on the system of magick being
used and your own beleifs.)

3. NEVER BURN A CANDLE TO ATTRACT OR BUILD

SOMETHING DURING THE WANING MOON

Timing is a fine point and a wonderful enhancement to magic.

Nevertheless, our lives have certain demands and some of them cannot
wait until the proper moon phase or planetary hour of the day. It is
desirable to be knowledgeable about moon phases, as well as planetary
transits and hours, but not ruled by them. If you do not light your
candle in the hour of Mars on the day of Venus, all is not lost. If you
find that the moon is in the wrong phase for your work, change your
meditation. If you are attracting money during a waning moon, use that
power to banish away any obstacles to your financial security. If you
are banishing fear during a waxing moon, use the moon's phase to build
your self-confidence and strength.

Instead of worrying about the exact time, plan your magical workings
around your available time. Choose an uninterrupted time during
which you can relax and prepare yourself with a salt-bath. If you can
also do this work at the hour of Venus (or whatever planetary influence
you need), all the better!

4. THE SPELL DIDN'T WORK BECAUSE I DID IT WRONG

If you do a step differently or with different ingredients, it is not wrong.

Many people feel a spell didn't work because they made a mistake in the
steps. The only mistake would be a lack of ethics or clarity in intent.
Examine whether your request took into account what is the highest
good of all involved. Candles are used to remove worry, not make you
obsessed with the purpose. Since candles send out your requests, you
are free to live without obsession. It is soothing to know that you have
handed your problem over to a much more powerful (and less
judgmental) force than yourself.

If you are comfortable with the first two items above, don't change your
procedure. Just know that it wouldn't be wrong if you did these things
differently. The way you are conducting your ritual is based on
personal preference, not upon rules passed down by a god/goddess or
judgmental spirit. Rigidity has no place in magic. Magic has structure,
but no limits. Candle magic is a life-long tool which will teach you about
the rules and structures which build freedom, as well as the rules we
can shed.

by Catherine Riggs-Bergesen, Ph.D.(Italicised note by *Mojo*)

~*INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-DIPPED

CANDLES*~
(By Lady Morgan Crystal Moonstone)

You need to obtain the following supplies: 2-4 pounds of Paraffin Wax (the kind
used in canning)or beeswax (which is usually expensive). Candle wick (available
at most hobby and craft stores,oils and herbs (for scent and magickal goals) and
candle dye (also expensive) or crayons (for color), wax paper, a wooden spoon
and a double broiler.

Begin by melting the wax in a double broiler. If you don't have one, you can use
a large pot filled half full of water and a large coffee tin with the wax in it, sitting
inside the pot. Heat the water to boiling first and cut up your wax so it will melt
quickly. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down and place the tin of wax
inside of it. Keep the water hot enough to keep the wax melted but not so hot that
the paraffin catches fire (which it has been known to do over high heat).

While the wax to melting, stir with a wooden spoon (never use metal) & make
sure it all is
completely melted.

Also, while the wax is melting, mix the herbs (if more than one) in a small bowl.
After the wax is completely melted and been checked, break the crayons up and
put them into the wax. Keep stirring until all of the crayons have melted and the
color is even and smooth, with no streaks. Keep in mind that the candle will be a
shade or so lighter when dry. The more crayons - the deeper and richer the color,
so experiment.

Next, add the herbs to the wax. Empower with your energy and magickal
intention while mixing the wax. Stir with the wooden spoon until it is thoroughly
mixed. Next add 10-20 drops of essential oil (please, no synthetics when making
candles for magickal or ritual use) to the wax until it smells strongly of the
fragrance intended. Now your wax is ready.

Start with a long piece of wick - twice the size of your desired candle length plus
3 inches (you will be making 2 candles at once). Bend the wick in the middle and
hold it by the bend. Dip the wick into the wax and then lift back out. Getting
started is the hardest because the wick will float on top of the wax until it has
enough wax on it to weigh it down. Allow it to get completely cold between
dippings when you first start.

After your candle has started to take shape you can speed up the process a little.
I keep a pan of cool water nearby and dip the candles in the water after each
dipping in the wax. While this speeds up the process a little, candle making is a
slow process but very well worth the time and energy you put into it.

Keep dipping the candles and allowing them to cool & then dip again. When you
have achieved the proper size, hang them to dry until the wax has set but the
candles aren't too hard. Then roll them on the wax paper to smooth out the
shape. Once the candle shape is too your liking, dip 1 or 2 more times to make
sure your candle is smooth. Trim off any excess wax to make a bottom with a
sharp knife. Cut the wick and hang your candles to dry. You are done!

SAND CANDLES

Another way to make candles which is easier and quicker is "Hippie Candles" as
they were called in the 60's. You need to first obtain the sand - either the beach,
sandbox or you can make a box and fill it with sand just for this purpose. Size, of
course will depend on how large your candle is and how many.

First, moisten the sand enough to where you can make holes in it without the
sand falling back down into the hole. Then Dig your hole in the sand the shape
you want it. The easiest to start with are tapers but pyramids and cauldron
aren't much harder. If you want legs on your candle - take a pencil (unsharpened)
and poke hole for the legs in the sand.

When the shape is finished - hold a piece of wick over the approximate center
and gently pour the wax into the hole, making sure the legs (if any) are filled.

Allow the wax to set, which can take a while. After testing wax to make sure it is
ready, slip
fingers into the sand under the candle and gently lift it out. Brush off any excess
sand. If the legs are uneven, you can even them by sitting the candle in a hot
frying pan. You are done!

From the Spring Equinox 1995 issue of Witch's Brew All Rights Reserved *** Copyright 1995 MMoonstone Publishing