Candle magic wax reading

Wax reading is an ancient practice that uses the shapes that randomly appear in the melted wax, lending insight into patterns of time, events, emotions, and energies. Whether you are trying to manifest abundance or gain otherworldly knowledge, learning how to read candle wax can help give clarity and shape your intentions. Wax reading allows you to interpret the drips left by a burning candle, providing insight into the world around us.

I've had a lot of interest in my technique for reading wax flows in my workings. This is a technique developed by me as the result of 15 years of recording, documenting and experimenting with my personal practice of hoodoo, conjure and rootwork. Instead of relying on reading physical symbols in the wax, such as hearts, genitals, etc. which most wax divination relies on, mine relies on the actual flow of the wax and the deposits it makes. I found relying solely on symbols to be inaccurate as…

Candle Magic- How to use spell candles and what the colors mean

A candle wax reading is an intuitive type of divination. When wax melts, it makes various shapes and patterns that carry hidden messages.

Discover the meanings behind slow and fast burning candles, dual flames, wax residue, and more candle signs.

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I Candle dressing is a process in which you adhere oils and herbs to a candle to add more intention, love and magic to the burning of the candle. This is often done with a spell/chime candle, for a specific spell with herbs that have the proper correspondence. However you can dress whatever candle you would like to! UPDATE - 7-15-22 - Below is a new video to accompany this post! In this video I am dressing a chime candle with calming herbs but the process is the same :)

Reading Candle Wax | Divination