Re: Candles - how often, what for, what type and why?
I use candles as reminders of intention.
Because humans generally (and me personally) have a certain healthy respect for fire. So...when I have candles lit I am apt to pay more attention. Also they are beautiful and can so easily be festive as well.
I often use the tall candles in glass to burn during holy days or to represent a particular intention. I write and draw on the glass with sharpie to individualize the candle. I buy Jewish memorial candles for similar use. They are available at the grocery store and they burn for 24 hours.
I've used colored chime candles for spells but never really got anywhere with it, and spell work isn't really a part of my trad, but sometimes I use them in particular colors that go along with a particular holy day or event.
I like to keep candles burning constantly for holy days, and 24/7 for three days for the Days of the Dead, but I have pets and am uncomfortable leaving candles unattended if I need to go out. So I have invested in some very nice LED candles that look like real flame. They come in "natural" and in colors and we've found high quality ones that are quite beautiful.
So I keep those "burning" when I must be out, and often just around the room in the evening to set a mood, and help us grow peaceful at the close of a busy/scattered day.
I like beeswax candles when I can get them. I have found soy candles problematic because in my experience they have a tendency to flicker in an almost strobe like manner and cause me extreme headaches. I tried keeping the wicks very closely trimmed, but in about 15 minutes they are at it again. And this with candles from varying sources...so I don't use soy anymore.
I use candles as reminders of intention.
Because humans generally (and me personally) have a certain healthy respect for fire. So...when I have candles lit I am apt to pay more attention. Also they are beautiful and can so easily be festive as well.
I often use the tall candles in glass to burn during holy days or to represent a particular intention. I write and draw on the glass with sharpie to individualize the candle. I buy Jewish memorial candles for similar use. They are available at the grocery store and they burn for 24 hours.
I've used colored chime candles for spells but never really got anywhere with it, and spell work isn't really a part of my trad, but sometimes I use them in particular colors that go along with a particular holy day or event.
I like to keep candles burning constantly for holy days, and 24/7 for three days for the Days of the Dead, but I have pets and am uncomfortable leaving candles unattended if I need to go out. So I have invested in some very nice LED candles that look like real flame. They come in "natural" and in colors and we've found high quality ones that are quite beautiful.
So I keep those "burning" when I must be out, and often just around the room in the evening to set a mood, and help us grow peaceful at the close of a busy/scattered day.
I like beeswax candles when I can get them. I have found soy candles problematic because in my experience they have a tendency to flicker in an almost strobe like manner and cause me extreme headaches. I tried keeping the wicks very closely trimmed, but in about 15 minutes they are at it again. And this with candles from varying sources...so I don't use soy anymore.
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