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A Beginner's Guide to Candle Magic: Cast Your First Protection Spell

What You'll Need: Gathering Your Tools

• A white or black candle (white for general protection, black for absorbing negativity) — avoid scented candles as they can interfere with your intention.
• Olive or coconut oil for anointing the candle, plus a small dish of salt or dried rosemary for grounding.
• A fire-safe surface (ceramic plate or glass holder), matches or a lighter, and a heatproof dish for extinguishing.

Cleansing and Preparing Your Space

• Open a window or door for 2–3 minutes to let stale energy exit — even a crack is enough for airflow.
• Wipe down your work surface with salt water (1 tsp salt in 1 cup water) while visualizing grey smoke lifting away.
• Take 5 slow breaths before you begin; place one hand on your chest and silently say, “I am grounded. I am safe.”

Setting Your Intention: The Heart of the Spell

• Write your intention on a small piece of paper in 1–2 short sentences using present tense — e.g., “I am protected and calm.”
• Hold the paper between your palms and repeat your intention aloud 3 times, feeling the words vibrate in your chest.
• If you're unsure of your wording, use a simple phrase like “Only love and light may enter my space” — clarity beats complexity.

Step-by-Step: Casting the Protection

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