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Your First Spell: A Beginner's Guide to Candle Magic for Self-Love & Protection
1. What You'll Need – Gathering Your Tools
- A small white or pink pillar candle (white for purity/protection, pink for self-love).
- Olive oil or coconut oil for anointing (any kitchen oil works in a pinch).
- A pinch of dried rosemary or lavender (for cleansing and calm energy).
2. Cleansing & Preparing Your Space
- Open a window for three minutes to let stagnant energy out and fresh air in.
- Wipe your working surface with a damp cloth and a pinch of salt to physically and energetically clean it.
- Light a small piece of incense or a dried herb bundle (or simply clap your hands around the room to break up heavy energy).
3. Setting Your Intention – The Heart of the Spell
- Sit quietly for two minutes and place your hand on your chest; breathe deeply and ask yourself: “What do I truly need right now?”
- Write your intention on a small piece of paper in one clear sentence (e.g., “I welcome loving energy into my life and feel safe in my own skin”).
- Read your intention aloud three times to charge it with your voice and breath.
4. Step-by-Step – Casting the Candle Spell
- Anoint the
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