Candle Reading Pyromancy Ceromancy Capnomancy Flame Wick Wax Smoke Glass Remains Divination Questions and Answers

[Miss Bri]

I often find that when I feel a sense of peace and finality after a working that it indicates the work will take. Not all of the time, but quite often. Sometimes a simple candle anointed with some good oil and prayed over from the heart can work wonders on a difficult situation.
Blessings,
Bri

[faith2008]

Thank you Stars and Miss Cat. I did look at that page last night before I posted but being so late I guess I missed it. Nice to know my message is getting though, especially since he can be a little thick headed, lol.

[Social1978]

Just wondering what this could mean related to the work. I have been burning and IS candle for a while now. Yesterday, all day long, the flame was extremely low. I did some meditating and felt that I was told that when I woke up the flame would be very large. Well sure enough I woke up and it was huge. Anyway I looked at it and it has some how it double wicked itself - meaning where it had a very short wick at first. Something has appeared a little from the top so that the wick looks like a crucifix. Not really knowing what this means. Wish I had a picture. When I looked at it last night it looked like a little man was moving and was engulfed in flames burning as if in hell.The flame was low. Now the wick looks like crucifix and is very large. I assume that if this does have a meaning it would mean that my work isn't having an effect at all. Anyway not looking for the meaning just wondering if someone has had this happening or if I am looking too deeply in this.

[faith2008]

Read Cat's page on candle diviation. She discusses "twin flames" which is what it sounds like you are describing. She also explains how to fix it.

http://www.luckymojo.com/candlemagicdivination.html

[Social1978]

Okay so I have the cut the knot off the wick then correct? This is what it sees like she is saying. How does this interfere with my work?

[thelightfantastic]

Cutting the wick is fine. As far as interference, there is none as you fixed the wick.

[catherineyronwode]

People do have a lot of questions about how to interpret or read candles, such as:

* candle flames (including popping, hissing, low, high, and flickering flames)

* candle wicks (including knotted or split wicks)

* candle wax (on both free-standing and encased candles)

* candle glass (including breaking and smoke patterns on glass)

* candle remains (including shapes, unexpected fires, and scorch marks)

We cannot answer specific questions here in the forum. Reading candles and candle glass is like reading tarot. It's something you either do for yourself or you can hire a professional to conduct he reading.

To educate yourself, i have written the following FREE web page:

http://luckymojo.com/candlemagicdivination.html

And there is more information on spells that involve candle burning -- and candle reading -- in this book

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Many of the readers at AIRR will do photo-readings of your candle wax burn. Their prices may vary for the services -- and some may do the reading by phone, while others will do so by email.

Go to the AIRR site and look through the readers, then book one who advertises that he or she performs candle divinations.

If you want to hire a reader or a rootworker, start with these two sites and look them over:

The Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers (AIRR)
http://readersandrootworkers.org


Hoodoo Psychics at 1-888-4-HOODOO (HP)
http://hoodoopsychics.com


AIRR and Hoodoo Psychics have their own Facebook pages and you can follow their feed by going to these page and LIKING them.

AIRR Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ReadersandRootworkers

HP Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HoodooPsychics

There are two pages at the AIRR site that are also very helpful if you are looking for a reputable root doctor:

Suggestions For Clients
http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/wi ... or_Clients

Questions to Ask Your Reader, Rootworker, or Conjure Doctor
http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/wi ... ure_Doctor

Also, to avoid scammers, read the HITAP page on

"Readers, Rootworkers, and Black Gypsies"
http://luckymojo.com/blackgypsies.html

and the AIRR page on

"Fake Psychics"
http://www.readersandrootworkers.org/in ... e_Psychics

Good luck!

[luckycharms13]

Let's say, for example, you start a Love Me vigil on someone so they start dating you, but while it's burning, your feelings for the target start to waver and you're not really sure you want their affections. Let's say your feelings are split 50/50 but you keep the candle going. Will your uncertainty or apathy have an effect on the outcome of spell, and if so, how much?

[ConjureMan]

In my opinion, yes it will effect the outcome of the spell. Wavering will will give you shoddy, half-hearted results.

[catherineyronwode]

I agree with ConjureMan.

Rootwork is not like turning on an oven timer and twenty minutes later it goes "DING!" and your previously frozen tater tots are ready. It's more like stir-frying -- slicing the ingredients, heating the wok, then seeing and stirring the food as it cooks, and taking it off the stoke when it's done.

Do you see what i mean?

[luckycharms13]

So the final outcome is ultimately dependent upon the focus/energy you put into it, not just the ingredients and preparation - that's what it seems like you're saying, and that makes sense. Thank you.

[starsinthesky7]

I think you need to have clear intentions, and how you communicate it to the universe is probably what you are going to get. As a rootworker, we do work with the spirits of the roots, plants, ingredients,ect. But just like overthinking, being confused, and sort of not clear about what you want can affect your results.

[IBube]

Dear Friends,

I finally finished my reversal rituals. The green/black and white/black candes took a long time to burn out (1 1/2 days although I had to put them out a few times when I left the house) but the red/black candle melted and ran instantly. It's a good thing that I put some cardboard paper under the mirror that I burned it on or it would have ran all over the wood on my altar table. The conditions under which all 3 candles were burned were the same (temperature, etc. I started each ritual at or shortly after midnight) but that red candle seemed to have a mind of its own. I didn't have to worry about catching myself in the reflection of the mirror when it was done because the entire mirror was covered with wax. There were tons of nosey people out at night, so I had to drive some distance to find an abandoned crossroads, but I did it! I brought a hammer, called for 7 years of bad luck on the targets, smashed the mirrors and took off. I felt really good and kind of giddy, like a weight had been lifted, and I put on a movie to watch when I got home. I don't think I watched even 15 mins of the movie though, because I was suddenly overcome with fatigue and zonked out right there on my couch.

Have any of you ever had a reversal candle melt in only 2-3 hours?

[catherineyronwode]

Candles burn at different rates and the differences can be startling. For divination traditions concerning the rate of candle burns, and other signs from candle burning, see this HITAP page:

http://luckymojo.com/candlemagicdivination.html

Good luck!

[catherineyronwode]

luckycharms13, that's not what i said.

I said that working a spell was like stir-frying, in that you have to pay attention to what you are doing. But the final outcome is just as much influenced by the physical ingredients as it is by your attention.

Stir-fried dog-shit would still be inedible, no matter how carefully and attentively you prepared it.

[IBube]

I am also currently working with a white penis candle. Not for love, but the candle symbolizes me and my own masculine energy (white is one of my astral colors and it is dressed with John the Conqueror, Pisces and Master Oil). It has taken 3 hours for the head of the penis to melt, and it is a clean burn just like Lee C. described. I agree that LM oils are superior, and I would also like to add that LM incense is THE BOMB! I have very clear, vivid meditations when I burn this incense and the things that are revealed to me in these visions come true IMMEDIATELY, usually within 72 hours. I intend to work with a vaginal candle at some point once I manage to draw a new woman into my life.

7 hours seems kind of long. Looks like you're really getting your money's worth with that candle!

[Simpleme]

This is an excellent Post. I am in the same situation. My friend is a closet bisexual (more on the gay side). But he's is very religious and worries about what his family will think and how his sexuality will affect his career. I have a root worker doing some work for me to help with the situation. Right now, he's kind of avoiding me, because his feelings for me are emerging stronger, but I'm being patient, though it is not easy. I'll most certainly wait for him; but just to know Lee, you are not alone, be patient. If he is as great as you described, then he's worth waiting for, my guy certainly is. lol

[starsinthesky7]

Lol at the stir fried dog shit.....great that made me laugh but was a good analogy

[theusurper]

I woke up today with the desire to light a candle anoited with kiss me, follow me, come to me and love me oils and certains herbs, carved his name with my commands and my wishes in the candle, just because i felt the desire to do so, we have no problems, we are in the best days of our life , and this is curious, the wick of the candle is burned all but the wax left the form of embracing couple as the bride and the groom in wedding cakes. my question is , this mean something nice?

[catherineyronwode]

Of course it does, theusurper, of course it does.

[catherineyronwode]

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DEDICATION 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4
... Author’s Preface, 1942 5
... Editor’s Preface, 2020 5
CHAPTER 1:
... From the Flame to the Candle to Our God 6
CHAPTER 2:
... The Light in Your Soul 13
CHAPTER 3:
... Preparing the Altar 15
CHAPTER 4:
... The Light on the Altar 18
CHAPTER 5:
... Preparing Yourself 20
CHAPTER 6:
... Power of One: Single-Candle Rites 24
CHAPTER 7:
... The Power of Seven: Planetary Candles 39
CHAPTER 8:
... The Power of Eight: The Sacred Octave 50
CHAPTER 9:
... The Power of Nine: The Holy Novena 61
CHAPTER 10:
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CHAPTER 11:
... Power of Eleven: The Sacred Seals 69
CHAPTER 12:
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CHAPTER 13:
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EDITOR'S AFTERWORD:
... Hoodoo Candle Magic, 1931 - 1943 88
... About This Revised and Expanded Edition 89
... The Man Who Was Mikhail Strabo 90
... Guidance House Publications 94
POSTLUDE, 1942 95
BIBLIOGRAPHY 96

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[Elveta]

I started a 7 Day Vigil Light Candle Today. I was using the empty jar from a fixed Vigil Light Candle that I had purchased from LM and a pull out candle that I had just received last week. My candle has been burning approximately one hour and it is already half gone.

As near as I can tell there is a problem because the pull out candle really does not properly fit the previously used fixed Vigil Light Candle jar in that it is slightly smaller than the jar, and the jar is slightly rounded upward on the bottom which made it impossible for me to get the candle precisely centered in the jar. Does this make any sense to anyone?

What I am seeing now is that the melted wax is building up on the sides, causing the center to be lower than the sides which looks as if it will shortly drown the candle and put it out.

I had huge flames until I made some cuts on the sides so that the wax could melt down rather than drownng the flame. It seems to be burning a little better now. I had huge flames for a while until I made the cuts on the sides and that has calmed down. I did put it in the bathtub in case it gets out of control again.

[IBube]

I agree with Sista Bri. When I feel settled, peaceful and restful, the spell has usually (9 times out of 10) taken hold and there is no more to say or do. Praise the good Lord. Rupe, we booboo, boomoe!

[Ladyp]

Hello everyone,

The past week I have done up a Honey Jar on my ex (the father of my children) as he was not paying all the support ordered.
I used white candles with all our names on it and his and did it the 3 days of the week I read about on here.

Today I looked at the base of the jar and found that the wax formed a heart!
I cannot believe it. Our separation is quite a long and bitter story so I was not expecting to see a heart. I just wanted him to be nice to us for once and just pay me the money to help raise the boys.
Anyhow, I think this is a good sign.

If I could upload a picture of it I would

[sunflower73]

my only question is i did an upside down candle and it finished in 3-4 hours. and it stop burning and the wick imbeded in the wax and dried up also it ran only on one side a single long drip, broken from the lid of the baby jar then dripped down. I have searched on the archives for the candle define and found nothing on there so i could interper myself without asking for help.

[starsinthesky7]

You did not state what this work was for therefore we cannot answer your question.

[sunflower73]

it is to sour this woman out my mans life for good. I talked to it and told it for her to leave him alone or she will not have a faithful relationship again...

Also I am burning the command compell control candle from LM it finally went out this evening I happen to look at it was a clean burn no wax left everything is charol to the bottom of the wick.. well the wick is burnt too,just a little fog smearned on the glass... my question is and i have looked on here and the link, i still cant interpert if it is good or bad.. also I look to see what to do with the glass since it is done. I only see how to dispose of leftover wax

You did not state what this work was for therefore we cannot answer your question.

[ConjureMan]

I quote directly from the link provided-- "The candle gives a clean, even burn with no tokens or signs: This means things will go well with the spell or blessing and that one will most likely get what one wishes for. If a glass encased vigil or novena candle burns and leaves no marks on the glass, that is best"

The link provided has *extensive* information on the different signs that can be observed and what they may mean. This page on its own can be its own little booklet. Reading through it will help answer any questions you have about any divinatory signs that you may have received. If you require further illumination don't hesitate to schedule a reading.

What you can do with the glass has been mentioned a few times--you can recycle it, you can use it as vase etc.

[starsinthesky7]

@sunflower73...

In regards to your first post about the single drip along the side....this can symbolize a tear. However, I wouldnt dwell too much on the burning of that, and if you are concerned you can get a reading.

As for the compel, control, and command candle...slightly foggy can mean that there is some slight obstacles in the way, but they will be overcome eventually if it burned.

[sunflower73]

thank you hunny.... yes the candle burned good and clean just foggy smudge on the jar a little.

@sunflower73...

In regards to your first post about the single drip along the side....this can symbolize a tear. However, I wouldnt dwell too much on the burning of that, and if you are concerned you can get a reading.

As for the compel, control, and command candle...slightly foggy can mean that there is some slight obstacles in the way, but they will be overcome eventually if it burned.

[niteraptor]

i have dressed a pink pillar candle with healing and reconciliation it has burned directly down under the wick forming a near perfect circle, how do i interpret this?

[jwmcclin]

As you have possibly read, candle divination is personal. You said it burned directly down under the wick... Did it burn clean otherwise?

[niteraptor]

the top edge is craggy looking and thin, forming i guess i would call it a steep angle to a clean circle, like a funnel, its still going even tho the flame is about 2 inches down at the bottom.

[catherineyronwode]

I'm sorry, but i do not understand your description, but it sounds like a perfectly normal burn, with the wax melting in a circle. Since we don't sell "pillar candles" it is not one of ours, and the craggy look is probaly a result of the kind of wax the maker used.

[maduro01]

I just started burning a candle today for love and sex. Once I lit the wick, the there were two flames and they joined into one. Now, the candle is burning. I don't know what this means, as this happened at the beginning of my candle burning. Hopefully, it's a good thing.

[starsinthesky7]

You burned it for love and sex...so two flames could signify two people joining as one. Trust your interpretation of the candle work. If you are still confused or want a clearer answer...I recommend you get a 10 minute reading.

[maduro01]

Is it realistic to expect any pull-out candle to leave a clear burn? The wax general falls over onto the glass as it's burning, which is why I ask the question.

[beautiful]

I burned a yellow jar glass candle and applied crown of success oil to it to help me obtain a job so I can get my bills paid etc. I first wrote down my petition. After that I cleansed the candle with lemonade and then pore the juice out and there was no excess. After that I punched in three holes in a triangle pattern around the candle wick about half an inch and filled the holes with the crown of success oil. I did this because I was advice to do this by a psychic I met in person today who is a student of Cat. Anyways the wick was not wet at all but the whole time I can hear that cracking noise when you feel a candle is wet. After 15 seconds the flame extinguish itself. Is this a bad thing? Please advice.

[jazzie]

reading about what you did, maybe the candle got messed up or was a low quality candle. did you punch the holes to close to the wick?
and maybe, just maybe the oil (being close to the wick) drowned the wick and this is how the wick became extinguished.

[Turnsteel]

It sounds like you simply messed up dressing the candle.

After that I cleansed the candle with lemonade

I do so hope you didn't use actual lemonade...

then pore the juice out and there was no excess.

How much of whatever did you use? When you clean a candle, just take a cloth, get it damp with whatever you use and wipe down the outside of the candle, you don't dunk it in anything and you don't get the wick or wax wet, and you shouldn't have to pour anything out.

After that I punched in three holes in a triangle pattern around the candle wick about half an inch and filled the holes with the crown of success oil.

That sounds like too much oil, three-ish drops is usually enough.

Is this a bad thing? Please advice.

Well, in any case, that candle is kaput. Read about reading candles and their burns here http://www.luckymojo.com/candlemagicdivination.html

[thelightfantastic]

There's really no way for any of us to tell you if your candle going out by itself points to failure or if it's a "bad thing". To find that out, you'd have to get a proper reading.

That said, it sounds like you probably got the wick wet or used too much oil. Also, I wouldn't use lemonade to cleanse a candle. Try Florida Water or Hoyt's Cologne and make sure you let the candle try thoroughly before adding oil.

[beautiful]

The holes were not close to the wick and did not have any chance to drown the wick at all because it only lasted 15 seconds. It may be the wick may have been wet.

I did some research and redid my prayers and lit the candle again. So far the flame is burning good.

This is a glass jar candle just like the ones Lucky Mojo sells, but not dressed or fixed, the way they do them.

[catherineyronwode]

You did somethign against the laws of physics. You poured a WATER-based liquid -- Lemonade -- on a FIRE-based tool of conjure -- a candle.

The crackling noise was not oil -- it surns silently.

The crackling noise was popping and boiling droplets of sugary Lemonade.

You wrecked your own work.

If you want to learn how to do this stuff right, pay attention to our traditions, and to simple science as well.

[jazzie]

cat is right.

i know about cleansing candles with lemons but not lemonade.

[catherineyronwode]

There is a reason folks use Hoyt's Cologne or Florida Water to cleanse a candle -- those are alcohol based -- and alcohol evaporates quickly, and if any is left, it too will burn!

[beautiful]

I see now.

[Devi Spring]

Well the wax is intended to run down into the glass as it burns. It's not a pillar candle, so it burns differently. I find pull-outs are more challenging to get a clean burn with, so I tend to use flame divination with them more than glass/residue (though that still play into it to some extent, as I'm familiar with how they usually burn and take that into consideration).

But others may work another way with them.

[jwmcclin]

I agree with Devi...get a reading for clarity.

[Devi Spring]

You mean when you very first light it? If so, it's just the wax on the wick burning off.

[Brida]

Hello!

Okay, so I am currently burning my glass encased vigil candles from LM. They have each been dressed by LM for a specific purpose.

First let me say that what has surpised me the most is that I lit all six of them at one time, and they are all burning at different rates. Some have burned down in 4 days, while others are taking about 10 days.

Next, I notice that after the candle has burned down, the foggy residue disappears all together. It is present during the candle burning, but once the candle is out, the foggy residue disappears. Could the foggy stuff just be steam from the heat of the flame?

Also, the flames dance ALOT in some of my candles. The flames are high and bright, but in constant movement. There is hardly a steady, still flame.

Last, but not least...some of my candles, when the wick has burned out, there is still a large flame burning on the herbs afterwards for several minutes, even hours.
Brida

[digglimber]

Hi everyone,
I have been doing a honey jar spell for about 4 months. I did my usual friday burning of the candle and all of a sudden the fire began to shoot up and now all the wax that has built up on the jar in the last 4 months is melting away. The candles had alot of over lapping tears and now they are melting away. can anyone tell me what this means and what should I do?

Thanks

[Devi Spring]

Could simply mean that the remaining wax all caught and burned since wax IS fuel.
Or it could also be a sign that some resistance or blockage in your situation has been worked through.

You need to do a divination to determine if it's a sign or not, and if so what it's a sign of!

[Willowspell]

I have poured the small amount ( not even 1/8 inch that was left) of wax into cold water once the flame went out on its own from a black vigil candle that I had set to banish someone to gain a divination from it.

in general I feel the burning went quite well, there was defiantly resistance at first, but I believe I pushed through that.

My question, is seeking others opinions on the meaning of the wax that I have poured into water.

any way I look at it, all I see is a person with a backpack on standing and holding in front of it a bag that is set on the ground at it's feet. ( the type of bag that one used to see characters fling over their back with a stick to hold it up. lol but there is no stick)

I could not find a reference to this type of figure in any tea leaf reading guide that I have been able to locate. I am aware that reading wax is similar to that of tea leafs.

I'm not sure if this means that the person for whom this spell was cast is preparing to go as I wished. Or if the bag at it's feet could be a symbol that the person is stopped from movement away.

I have read over the candle divination page set here.

But if anyone has any helpful links to lead me to a good reference so that I may better locate a similar figure to gain the meaning from. I would greatly appreciate it. Personal opinions on it's possible meanings are also very welcome.

Yes I used LM products and guide to set the candle spell.

[Willowspell]

ALrighty then. hummm.

I have been working a honey jar spell for about a week now. With good results thus far. I have been adding a candle directly to the top of the jar, on top of the remaining wax as instructed. There had been a bit of left over wax from each candle.

Today I set the candle lit it and walked away. I check on it's progress regularly. I just went in to look at it and this most recent candle has melted ALL of the remnant wax as well as burnt what little bit of wick that had been left behind from each candle. The top of the jar is now completely clean!!. The sides still have a bit of dripping down them.

Any suggestions to if this is a good sign? lol has anyone experienced this in a honey jar spell before?

[digglimber]

Thank You Devi
How would I do a divination? and if the wax that melted is now has black soot Free standing white candle) what does that mean? Is that a good sign or a bad one? Can Any body help me?

[Turnsteel]

I don't usually count that as a sign, it happens rather often with jars like that.

[Willowspell]

Just making sure.

I was surprised considering that up to this point there had been leftover wax once the flame had gone out.

Thank you Turnsteel.

[Tammyw]

I had the same thing happen last night the wax all melted away but some of the old wicks and herbs caught and stuck to the top but all the wax burned off. Do you remove the old wicks and herbs before working again

[thelightfantastic]

If you're not removing the old wicks from previous candles, they can eventually catch fire when the candle burning burns low enough. It has happened to me on several occasions as the wicks tend to build up over time. All it takes is one to catch and the rest (along with the wax) do as well.

In my opinion that's probably what happened in your case as well, but if you think it's some kind of sign or have a feeling that this isn't the case get a quick 10 minute reading from someone at AIRR to see if it's an actual sign regarding your work.

[Willowspell]

It is very interesting to me that several people have had the same thing happen to them with their honey jar wax within the last 24 hours.... Myself included.

It could be a planetary shift if it is effecting so many peoples work in the same time in the same manner. Change in energy.

Just a thought.