In some folk magick traditions, a flickering candle flame is a certain indicator that spirits are present. Sometimes a candle flame will dim and brighten, dim and brighten, as if someone is flicking a light switch.
Watch the flame closely to see if its shape or motion reveals anything to you. There may be other wills consciously or unconsciously working against you. A small one means the spell may be overwhelmed by opposing forces. A large dancing flame suggests success, but with potential complications. If the small flame falters or drowns in the melted wax, that is a sure sign that your petition will not be granted at this time.Īn erratic, dancing flame signifies high energy in a spell-but also chaotic energy. Or you could be asking for an outcome that is unlikely or unfavorable in the long run. The timing of the working could be wrong. If the candle flame increases in size during the working, it means the energy behind the spell is growing.Ī small flame that flickers and bends is not a great sign in candle magick. Be persistent and keep your eye on the goal. A positive result is likely, though there may be a delay. A small but steadily burning flame is still a good sign-though it signals a need for patience and focus. A fast, happy result is likely.Ī low-burning flame indicates less energy is fueling the spell. Barriers to your success are quickly falling away. There is a lot of energy behind your spell. (Though not, perhaps, as quickly or dramatically as you might like.)
When the candle burns without a lot of smoke, movement, noise, or dripping, your spellwork is going as planned. Generally, uneventful candle burnings are a good sign. Here are the interpretations for each possible candle-burning quirk: With that in mind, let's dispense for a while with the chemistry and physics of candle-burning, and get back to the magick. Once you bring any mundane object into a magickal space, it becomes a tool for understanding. However, one of the most useful conceits in magickal work is that everything is a sign. We all know that physical properties of candles cause them to burn differently from each other. And a candle that suddenly goes out could be the sign of an unfriendly spirit…or just a stiff breeze. Black soot is the result of oils or colorants being exposed to high heat. A tall flame is caused by an untrimmed wick.
Keep in mind that signs and omens are very individual, and your methods of reading them will evolve over time.Īnyone well-versed in candle-making can tell you what causes weird candle behavior in strictly non-magickal terms. I’ve listed as many candle signs and superstitions as I can, learned from my many witchy teachers and friends. Interpreting candle signs is a broad folkloric practice that encompasses at least three types of divination: Pyromancy (divination by fire), ceromancy (divination by wax) and capromancy (divination by smoke). Knowing these signs-and combining them with your own intuition-can give you important clues about the success or failure of your endeavor. A dancing, fluttering flame seems to be communicating something…but what is it trying to say?Ī bunch of traditions have sprung up around observing burning candles during a spell or ritual. But as any experienced witch will attest, spell candles sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. All rights reserved.Candle magick is an incredibly popular and effective form of spellwork. ⋅ Thinking Teachers Teaching Thinkers® ⋅ Copyright © 1998-2022 by The Source for Learning, Inc.
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