multitude of candles actually directs the people's
spiritual energy to a desired goal.
Why are candles still so popular? I believe it is
because of genetic memories that lie buried deep within
the superconscious mind of every human. These
memories call to us over the distance of centuries; they
affect our subconscious responses to life. Fire has always
been sacred. Genetic memories remind us that it still is.
In response, we are drawn to candles, whether we use
them in ritual or simply light them on a birthday cake or
the table for a special dinner.
Candle burning as a ritual attracts us. It is easy to do,
primal in meaning, and a powerful form of sympathetic
magick. Since magick is not a religion, a person of any
religion can use it. The altar, deity-named candle or
candles, and the ritual itself can be rearranged to suit
your personal faith. Candle burning is comforting, as it
helps us to realize we can do something about the things
in our lives that we find annoying or distressing. It is
spiritual in its meaning and often draws the user into a
more spiritual state of mind. Powerful in its results, this
form of simple magick has centuries of use behind it. It
does not require fancy robes, expensive tools, or vast
metaphysical knowledge to perform. It is a magickal tool
of the common person who desires to make her/his life
better.