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I lit a money candle and a lot of crackling and then it went out on its own. I used lemon juice on it first and then a little olive oil. I did not blow it out it went out within 10 seconds of me lighting it. What does this mean? Nikki ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First, I am going to eliminate all the physical possibilities before getting into the spiritual ones. Here are some reasons your candle could have gone out without any negative meanings or hidden agendas: Wick was still wet Too much Oil Wick too short Wick too long Passive breeze in room Candle wax properties not well suited for it to burn Flame was not well lit before you moved lighter away (please tell me you did not use a match!) Wick too thin to be of use (you would not believe some of the funkiest candles being produced today) Candle poorly made at the factory Now, given that you properly prepared it, cleaned it with the lemon juice, prayed over the olive oil, wrote a petition paper and placed it under the candle, said a prayer as you were lighting it, here are some reasons, other than physical, why your candle did not stay lit. Someone is working against you – The immediate sputtering and crackling of candle would indicate spiritual disturbances – think of it as an “argument” that the candle is having about you lighting it against the forces that are surrounding you. In good candle burning, we look for signs of activity, such as flames whipping back and forth without apparent air movement in the room, or noises such as you heard, to indicate how well the spell is going. Wrong time of the Moon/Wrong Intention – While this may or may not apply, some people are more successful when working with the phases of the Moon than others. Remember, the Moon growing or “waxing” from dark to Full Moon is for bringing in, as you would have been with a money drawing candle. Lack of Focus/Concentration – If you were having a ‘down’ day, on your menses, distracted or just didn’t put enough “oomph” into your petition paper words, gripping the candle, deep breathing and praying over your candle, you may have not performed your rite successfully to keep the candle going. I would read articles listed under the Free Candle Spells Categories labeled “Proper Candle Preparation” and see if a change up in your style or method of proeparation will results in future successful candle spells....
Readers Question | Candle Gets Black and Goes Out
Posted by Jacqueline on Apr 25th, 2011 in Readers Questions | Comments Off on Readers Question | Candle Gets Black and Goes Out I have been buring a protection candle for someone and the glass, of course, is black all the way to the bottom. However, the question I have is this: The candle burnt itself out with about one inch of wax in the bottom. I have never had one do that. I have lit another candle for him since this one was suppose to go out today. So, what does it mean? Thanks, Leslie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Leslie, A black candle all the way down means negativity but one that goes out without any physical help (wind, movement, or excess oil) means that it was stopping in its tracks or thwarted. It could mean that if someone else is keen to it, they might be burning candles to damn him (if they is so inclined). I would start a new candle and see if this pattern repeats itself. If it does, then “boost” your candle with a white candle for protection of the protection candle or red to increase the power and intensity of the protection candle. You might try one then the other to see which is more effective. Just light that second candle and sit real close to the first candle (like twins) and let burn. Also, you might want to tweak your cleansing and blessing – maybe adding smudging the candle and petition paper with incense as well. Once you “hit” on a technique, hen it will work – some candles need smudging with incense, some don’t. Kinda like chocolate cake, maybe you ad three eggs and I use a cup of black coffee, it is still chocolate cake – but with MY or YOUR twist.It is like saying that what works for one might not work for others; you have to develop you work technique for candle burning success. Sometimes you have found the perfect method on the first try, sometimes you have to burn a few candles before knowing and ‘feeling’ you prepared the candle “correctly” to your specifications or not. Good Question!...Readers Question | What Is Use for Liquid Crab Boil?
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 20th, 2011 in Readers Questions | Comments Off on Readers Question | What Is Use for Liquid Crab Boil? I have a question regarding liquid crab boil. Is it used to attract couples or repel them? C. Colas ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am going to take a stab at this one and think that you are speaking about the liquid that remains after boiling crabs in a pot. I have heard of a product that has Crab Boil in the title, like the one produced by Zatarain’s, but I believe it is a mixture of spices to add to the water, since it is usually displayed in front of the fish counter at the supermarket. In traditional hoodoo and conjure, crab shells, crushed to a fine powder after one has eaten the flesh inside, were scatted alone or mixed with other jinxing herbs and roots such as black pepper, causing a diversion of an enemies attack, and subsequent delays and problems for their attack. It can also be lain across your doorstep outside on the porch, while naming your enemies, to form a barrier front their attack. Since you asked in regards to a liquid, I am going to assume that you are speaking about the water in which crabs were boiled. Since the spiritual properties of a crab is to pinch, I would have to gander that it would not be an item to use to bring two people together, but most likely be one to keep them apart or at war with each other. Good Question!...Readers Question | Why Not Use Matches on Candles?
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 13th, 2011 in Readers Questions | Comments Off on Readers Question | Why Not Use Matches on Candles? Why shouldn’t a candle be lit with a match? Sue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The tips of matches are created with a substance called sulphur, along with other stuff, that makes the matchead light. Sulphur, in the traditions of hoodoo and conjure, is used to do work that is considered evil. In Old English verbiage, it is sometimes called Brimstone, and you may have heard it used in movies along the European magical style. A bit of “bubble,bubble,toil and trouble.” Sulphur is used when you want to thwart or even do serious damage to an enemy. It is also used to cross up an person and make someone move away. For most purposes, it is suggested that you use a small lighter or even a small broom straw lit by a gas flame (as on your kitchen stove) to light a candle for good works and blessings. Using a sulphur match to a black revenge candle would be an appropriate choice to enhance your black candle spell. Good Question! J. ...Readers Question | Why Did Money Candle Go Out?
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 4th, 2011 in Readers Questions | Comments Off on Readers Question | Why Did Money Candle Go Out?
I lit a money candle and a lot of crackling and then it went out on its own. I used lemon juice on it first and then a little olive oil. I did not blow it out it went out within 10 seconds of me lighting it. What does this mean? Nikki ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First, I am going to eliminate all the physical possibilities before getting into the spiritual ones. Here are some reasons your candle could have gone out without any negative meanings or hidden agendas: Wick was still wet Too much Oil Wick too short Wick too long Passive breeze in room Candle wax properties not well suited for it to burn Flame was not well lit before you moved lighter away (please tell me you did not use a match!) Wick too thin to be of use (you would not believe some of the funkiest candles being produced today) Candle poorly made at the factory Now, given that you properly prepared it, cleaned it with the lemon juice, prayed over the olive oil, wrote a petition paper and placed it under the candle, said a prayer as you were lighting it, here are some reasons, other than physical, why your candle did not stay lit. Someone is working against you – The immediate sputtering and crackling of candle would indicate spiritual disturbances – think of it as an “argument” that the candle is having about you lighting it against the forces that are surrounding you. In good candle burning, we look for signs of activity, such as flames whipping back and forth without apparent air movement in the room, or noises such as you heard, to indicate how well the spell is going. Wrong time of the Moon/Wrong Intention – While this may or may not apply, some people are more successful when working with the phases of the Moon than others. Remember, the Moon growing or “waxing” from dark to Full Moon is for bringing in, as you would have been with a money drawing candle. Lack of Focus/Concentration – If you were having a ‘down’ day, on your menses, distracted or just didn’t put enough “oomph” into your petition paper words, gripping the candle, deep breathing and praying over your candle, you may have not performed your rite successfully to keep the candle going. I would read articles listed under the Free Candle Spells Categories labeled “Proper Candle Preparation” and see if a change up in your style or method of proeparation will results in future successful candle spells....