of sand will work for both types of incense and will
provide safety from fire. You will also at some time want
to include a variety of oils and small stones to enhance
the power of the spells.
There are several kinds and colors of candles that are
traditionally used in candle-burning magick. Lists and
meanings vary from book to book. You can be as
elaborate or as simple as you wish in your choices of
candles and their colors. You can even burn more than
one type of candle at a time if you wish. The important
thing is to choose a type and color of candle that
symbolizes the desire you want to manifest.
Types of Candles
Traditionally, different kinds of candles are used for
specific rituals. The most common types are the six-inch
straight and the small votive candles, which can be used
in place of the more elaborate types of candles. Other
types of candles are explained later in this section.
There are always three main types of candles used in a
ritual: the altar candle or candles that symbolize
whatever deity you want to call upon; the astrological
candle that represents you or another person; and the
candle that signifies the desire you are trying to achieve.
Using a nail or a small knife, inscribe identifying initials
or zodiac symbols onto the astrological candles. If you
do not know names, you can scratch on J for judge or
OW for other woman, for example. This helps you to
avoid confusion. If you do not know a person's
astrological sign, choose one that most closely represents
a type of person, such as Libra for a judge or Aries for
someone with an aggressive attitude.