The first thing you should do after purchasing candles
and taking them home is to gently clean them of any
dust and debris. Do this by wiping them with a paper
towel or soft cloth. If the candle is particularly dirty, you
may have to wipe it with a mild soap and water
solution. If it has any imperfections, carefully trim and
smooth it with a knife. Then store each color of candle
separately in a box or drawer. Do not put all the candles
willy-nilly in the same place. It is not a good idea to
store different colors directly touching each other, as the
colors may bleed onto each other.
If you like to make your own candles, this will add
even more energy to your spells. However, candle
making is a time-consuming effort, far beyond the
reaches and desires of most people. If you make your
own candles, do not use the remains of old candles. The
old wax still holds within it vibrations from other spells
or situations. These vibrations will contaminate any
spells you do with these candles.
It is also a good idea to check each candle for the
power and type of vibration it holds. Purchased candles
have been repeatedly handled by a number of people
before they get to you. Some of these people may leave
undesirable vibrations on whatever they touch. To check
for this, hold a pendulum (see this page) over each
candle. If the pendulum swings forward and backward
or in a clockwise direction, the candle's power is strong
and its vibration positive. If the pendulum swings side to
side or in a counterclockwise direction, the power is
weak and the vibration negative. To remove negative
vibrations and strengthen the power, pass the candle
through frankincense incense smoke. Then test it again
with the pendulum. Repeat until you get a positive
answer with the pendulum.