Saturday, January 7, 2012

Anointing

I am sooo very sorry to be late with my first Blog for the Pagan Blog Project!  But I worked a 16 hour shift yesterday, the night shift into the day shift, and when I got home I just passed out.

I am blogging about Anointing candles this week, it is also called "dressing" a candle.  This is done for candles that will be used in ritual and/or spellwork.  There are a few methods of doing so, but this one is a general, all-purpose oil anointing method that is commonly used.

First choose your candle's color for intent, or just use a white candle which can be used for any purpose.  Then choose your oil for it's intent as well.  Hold your candle in your less dominant hand, the actual anointing will be done with your dominant hand.

Starting in the center of the candle, rub oil up the candle towards the wick, and do this all the way around the candle till it is well coated.  All the while focusing on your intent while doing so.  Then repeat this, starting from the center of the candle and rubbing toward the bottom of the candle till it is well coated.  All the while focusing on your intent.  For instance, if you are anointing the candle for the purpose of increasing your prosperity, see in your minds eye you already having what it is that you need, etc.

Your candle is now ready to be placed in the proper candle holder and burned as part of your ritual and/or spell.

Hope you have enjoyed this as much as I have.  Looking forward to next weeks blog!!!

3 comments:

  1. Wonderfully done! Thank you for sharing!!

    Kourtney
    http://paganpagesbloghop.blogspot.com/

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  2. You know, late or not it is worth it, I think you may have just inspired me to get off my butt and write something else tonight!

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  3. It amazes me how we can forget certain practices! Thank you for reminding me! ;)

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