A Little Book of Candle Magic

by CONWAY, D.J.

• ISBN13: 9781580910439
• ISBN10: 1580910432
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-03-02
• Publisher: Crossing Press

Summary

Describing the magical uses of candles, as well as colors, incense, oils, herbs, and stones, D. J. Conway presents spells and rituals for improving your life materially and spiritually.

Author Biography

D. J. CONWAY is the best-selling author of more than 20 nonfiction books and three fantasy novels. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Czechoslovakian, Hungarian, and several other languages. An honorary member of the Council of Elders of the Society of Celtic Shamans, she has studied many spiritual paths, including New Age religions, Eastern philosophy, and Wicca, for more than 40 years. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Table of Contents

Candles and Fire in Religious History	p. 1
The Purpose of Rituals and Magic	p. 7
Candles and Colors	p. 12
Types of Candles	p. 21
Basic Colors	p. 25
Astral or Zodiac Colors	p. 28
Planetary Colors	p. 29
Days of the Week	p. 29
Seasonal Colors	p. 30
Basic Elemental Colors	p. 31
Traditional Asian Colors	p. 31
Traditional Native American Colors	p. 33
The Uses of Incense, Herbs, Oils, and Stones	p. 35
Incense	p. 37
Herbs	p. 39
Oils	p. 42
Stones	p. 45
Timing by the Moon and Days	p. 58
Planetary Colors and Powers	p. 63
Candle Spells	p. 66
Setting Up a General Altar	p. 68
Abundance	p. 70
Change Your Luck	p. 70
Attract Money	p. 72
Gain Prosperity	p. 73
Influence Someone to Repay a Debt	p. 74
Career or Job	p. 76
Increase Personal Power	p. 76
Conquer Fear	p. 77
Find a New Job	p. 78
Attain Success	p. 79
Inspire Creativity	p. 80
General Life Path	p. 82
Overcome a Bad Habit	p. 82
Stop Arguments	p. 83
Settle Disturbed Conditions in a Home	p. 84
Learn the Truth About a Situation or Person	p. 85
Release Situations or People from Your Life	p. 86
Accept a Situation	p. 88
Find Happiness	p. 89
Consecrate a Talisman	p. 90
Reach a Decision	p. 91
Start a New Venture	p. 93
Peaceful Divorce	p. 94
Celebrate a Birth	p. 95
Celebrate a Wedding Anniversary	p. 97
In Memory of a Deceased Loved One	p. 98
Giving Thanks	p. 99
Healing	p. 101
General Healing 1	p. 101
General Healing 2	p. 103
General Healing 3	p. 105
Regain Health	p. 106
Recovery from Surgery	p. 107
Purification	p. 108
Banish Serious or Terminal Illness	p. 110
Love	p. 112
Stop Interference in Your Love or Marriage	p. 112
Heal an Unhappy Marriage or Relationship	p. 113
Win the Love of a Man	p. 114
Win the Love of a Woman	p. 115
Find the Perfect Mate	p. 116
Release an Unwanted Admirer or Lover	p. 118
Protection	p. 119
Stop Slander and Gossip	p. 119
Rid Yourself of Negatives	p. 121
Binding Troublesome People	p. 122
Release One from Enthrallment	p. 123
Release from Psychic Attack or Ill-Wishing	p. 125
Remove Negative Vibrations or Spirits from a Home	p. 126
Remove Negative Vibrations or Spirits from a Person	p. 128
Bring Pressure to Bear on an Enemy	p. 129
Uncross a Person	p. 131
Protect Someone from Abuse	p. 132
Spirituality	p. 134
Communicate with Spirit	p. 134
Meet Your Spirit Guide	p. 135
Enhance Spiritual Growth	p. 137
Gain Spiritual Blessings	p. 138
Strengthen Your Psychic Abilities	p. 140
Prepare for Divination	p. 141
Enhance Your Dreams and Find Guidance	p. 143
Strengthen Your Psychic Shield	p. 144
Afterword	p. 146
Illustrations of Candle Altars	p. 147
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