Applying Herbs and Sachet Powders to Free Standing Candles
Posted by Jacqueline on Aug 29th, 2008 in Proper Candle Preparation | Comments Off on Applying Herbs and Sachet Powders to Free Standing CandlesUsing HERBS with Candles
After oiling and imparting your intention or prayer into the candle, you may apply appropriate herbs and spices to the candle to boost their efficiency. For example, using love oils on a red or pink candle then rolling the candle in ground cinnamon, is a traditional method of “heating up” a love spell because of the warming qualities of cinnamon.
To apply herbs, simply sprinkle a fair amount onto a plate, wax paper or brown paper bag, rolling the oily candle back and forth over the spices, then proceeding with your candle burning ritual.
Using SACHET POWDERS with Candles
There are different ideas that exist about the using of sachet powers or “powders”, which consist of talcum powder with ground herbs and drops of the essential oils used in creation of the anointing oils for the particular situation. Some schools of thought think that the sachet powder is applied in lieu of herbs and spices; some believe that sachet powders are applied last, after the oil and herb or spice. One common thread in these different modalities is the reason for blowing the sachet powder onto the candle (as opposed to rolling the candle in sachet like herbs) (see photos).
Sprinkle sachet onto the whole length of candle as demonstrated in photos.
Spread the sachet powder or herbs across the candle if needed.
Roll candle, if necessary, in the spilled sachet to get even coverage.
African traditions give history and substance to blowing the sachet onto the candle. The breath of each individual contains their “ache” or “ashe” or “spirit”, and to partake in the ritual of blowing the sachet onto the candle imparts their very own spirit is now on the candle, and that makes this candle personalized for that particular person. It is also considered an effective was to evenly distribute the fine milled product over the candle, which is cost effective.To do this, simply hold the candle upright in one hand and quickly rotate it around as you blow across your other palm filled with sachet.
