Reading Candle Flames And Soot!

Reading candle flames and soot!

tall/strong flame: lots of energy; barriers coming down; quick, happy results are likely. small/steady flame: less energy (still good!); positive results likely/may be delayed. stay focused on your goals! small/weak flame: flickering and bending is generally a sign something is not working; timing may be off; asking for something unfavorable; if flame falters and dies, it's a sign your spell won't be granted at this time. high/dancing flame: possible chaotic energy; successful spell, possibly with some complications/other wills may be working against you. rapidly flickering: dims and brightens; spirits are present; usually indicates success and that your message was heard. blue flame: a sign of spiritual presence; higher spiritual beings have taken an interest in your spell; power added to the spell. popping and stuttering: noisy candles indicate that outside forces are present; communication w/spirits; can mean interference or sending a message to you/increase concentration on the spell. flame suddenly goes out: spell has been extinguished by outside forces; usually means spell did not work; sit and rethink/meditate longer. candle won't light: possible wick issue or this spell won't work for your purposes; the outcome is outside your control; try again after reconsidering your intention and cleansing/smudging your space. -- black pieces in wax: (unintentional) black debris signifies unintended consequences; more spell work may be required; karmic baggage/guilt. Try some cleaning up. black soot on glass: signals negative energy/interference. black soot on top of the jar only: negative opposition has likely been overcome. black soot entire/majority of jar: spell unsuccessful; may need to cleanse and repeat work another time. white soot on glass: rare, represents spiritual communication and assistance. candle forms tunnel/crater in middle: incomplete candle burns w/lots of leftover wax isn't a good sign; will/focus too weak; ineffective energy to complete the task; spell blocked. candle explodes/container breaks/cracks: dramatic endings in candle magick are a sign your spell has been stopped by a higher power and you shouldn't be doing that spell work; reconsider intention/spell.

wax left in the container: lots of wax left on the bottom or sides of the candle container can indicate blockages to the success of your spell; might need to cleanse space and try again.

Luck Spell Jar

It’s been a while, I hope you’re all doing well :)

If an ingredient is in bold it is highly recommended you use it, all the others are optional.

Salt- protection (eggshells will serve the same purpose)

Nutmeg- luck (rosemary can replace any herb you don’t have)

Cinnamon- strengthens spell, luck

Orange peel- positive change

Luck sigil- this will make your intention very clear (my post on sigils)

Aventurine- luck (clear quartz can replace any crystal you don’t have)

Amazonite- luck

Yellow turquoise- luck

Something to seal- candle wax, crayon, glue, tape, etc. (I used green candle wax)

these aren’t all the correspondences of these ingredients, just the ones relevant to the spell :)

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[ 🌕 ♊️ ]  Full Moon in Gemini: November 30, 09:29 UTC

During the full moon in Gemini you will be completing plans and sorting through ideas. After some time of pondering building up to this moment, you might finally make a decision, picking one of two different options. You might express your thoughts and feelings more openly and you might finish learning something. You could hear some important news or you could be the messenger delivering them.

December’s Venus Retrograde

On December 19, 2021, Venus will Station Retrograde in Capricorn. What does this mean for us?

To understand this transit, we need to first break down the elements that collectively compose its energy. Venus is a personal planet with strong feminine energy, and it reigns over abundance, sensuality, beauty, and our connection to nature. Venus is the natural ruler of Taurus and Libra, which are both signs with an eye for aesthetics and a love for comfort.

Capricorn, on the other hand, is a serious and no-nonsense sign with cardinal earth energy. It isn’t the most natural placement for Venus, but it’s certainly an interesting one.

We’re now approaching Capricorn Season, so those themes are amplified in the wider astrological climate. This means that Capricorn-related topics will likely show up in our lives in increasing quantity and intensity as more celestial bodies move through Capricorn’s energy (and encourage us to do the same).

So what are the themes brought to light by Capricorn, and how will this transit impact them? Let’s talk about it.

This Transit

Venus will be retrograde in Capricorn from December 19 to January 29, 2022. However, you won’t have to wait to feel its effects: the pre-retrograde zone began on November 17, and the post-retrograde phase ends on March 1, 2022. Needless to say, it’s best to settle in and embrace the changes that this transit is about to bring, because it’s not ending anytime soon.

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, rules over pleasure, comfort, relationships, and artistic expression. It influences how you relate to and attract others. With this in mind, we can understand that Venus’ Station Retrograde in Capricorn will turn our relationships upside down as we reevaluate the way we commit to others and ourselves.

During Venus Retrograde in Capricorn, you may have a more no-nonsense approach to romance than usual. You have a list of criteria that need to be met, and you don’t have time or energy to mess around. It’s okay for your expectations to be high, but consider checking in to see if they are realistic. Is there anything you’re willing to compromise on?

On the other side of the spectrum, if your expectations are too low, Venus in Capricorn will push you to raise them so that you can attract a partner who is actually on your level. Now is the time to identify what you truly need from a relationship. If your current partner or dating pool isn’t meeting those needs (and isn’t willing to step up to the plate), then it’s time to value yourself enough to walk away.

All in all, Venus Retrograde will be the time for some deep soul-searching, so be prepared to get to know yourself (and your loved ones) on a whole new level.

Reflection Prompts

If you’re at all familiar with my work, you know I’m a huge fan of reflection prompts — so, of course, I’ve come up with a handful to help guide you through this transit. Each prompt is designed to coincide with themes illuminated by Venus’s Retrograde in Capricorn. Of course, you don’t have to use all (or any) of my prompts — if you’d like to come up with your own, the themes to focus on are commitment, values systems, romantic expectations and needs, and your relationship with solitude.

With all that being said, let’s get into the prompts!

Would you say your romantic expectations are realistic? Why or why not?

Journal about a time where you accepted less than you deserved in a relationship (romantic or platonic). What led up to this, and how did it make you feel? How would you handle this situation differently now?

In what ways have you matured since last year?

What is a new commitment you are willing to make to yourself (or your partner)?

Has your idea of what love and relationships mean changed over the past year? How so?

Where does Venus fall in your natal chart?

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To Get Rid of a Habit

This spell is best done the night after the full moon, it will utilize the waning power so that as the moon shrinks so does your habit.

Needed:

A black candle

A piece of paper and pen

1 cup of Dirt

Needle

A stone no bigger than the opening of the jar

A jar with lid

Lighter/matches

To Conjure:

Upon the wax of the candle, make 14 lines with the needle. Each time you do say, "(Habit) I banish you."

Place the candle to the side and pour 1/2 cup of dirt into the mason jar.

On the piece of paper, write the name if your habit all over the paper. Then burn it, getting as much of ash as you can into the jar while saying, "I call on fire I call on flame, and work this spell in the Old One's name. By power of rock and power earth. This habit is gone, I'm given new birth."

Pour the second half a cup of dirt on the ashes, then drop in the rock and say, "This habit is dead, there is no more. By Wind and Fire, By Wave and Shore."

Seal up the jar and burn the candle on top. While its burning say, "By the moon both dark and bright, by power of the flaming sun. Take this habit from my sight. As I will it, it is done."

Allow the candle to burn itself out. You may bury the jar after or store it in a spot where it won't be disturbed.

🎄Yule ❄️

The winter solstice is nearly here! Here are some ways to celebrate the longest night of the year ⭐️ ☀️

Food

Oranges 🍊 lemons 🍋 meat 🥩 cranberries ❣️ potatoes 🥔 nuts 🌰 chocolates 🍫 mushroom 🍄 bread 🍞 stews and soups 🥘 hot chocolate ☕️ Yule log cake 🎂 cinnamon 🪵 rosemary 🍃

Colors

Red ❤️ green 🎄 gold ⚜️ silver 🪙white ☁️ blue 💎

Altar Decorations

Mini Yule tree 🌲 mini Yule log 🪵 solar representations ☀️ dried orange slices 🍊 whole star anise ⭐️ candles 🕯snow globes ❄️ greenery from nature 🍃 cinnamon sticks

Crystals

Ametrine🔮 citrine 💛 amber 🧡carnelian ❤️ snowflake obsidian 🖤amethyst💜 diamond 💎 emerald 💚sapphire 💙

Activities

Bake a Yule log cake 🎂

Make dried orange and cinnamon garlands 🍊

Make paper snowflakes ❄️

Decorate a Yule tree 🌲

Have a bonfire and roast hotdogs and marshmallows 🔥

Write wishes on bay leafs and burn them 🍃

Do a house cleansing 🏡

Take a Yule bath 🛀

Do sabbat divination 🔮

Bury the corn husk dolls you made at lughnasad, mabon, or/and Samhain if you made them 🌽

Decorate your house with greenery and holly 🌲

Have a season feast with friends and family 🍲

Drink hot chocolate with spices that correspond with your intention stirred in ☕️

Let me know if you plan on trying any of these ideas and have an amazing Yule! 🌲 ⛄️