Hello my Darlings, and welcome to my spell candle series.
Today I am going to create a Summer Solstice spell candle
to bring you joy, success and solar blessings.
Let’s do some magical crafting.
This video is part of a candle magic series. I create 12 different spell candles and talk
about the magical properties of the ingredients in each one. I will link to a playlist for the series
below. I will also link to all of the materials I use to make this spell candle below the video.
Spell candles are used in all kinds of magic, ritual, and spellcraft. They are used in
witchcraft, voodoo, hoodoo, rootwork and folk practices. You can add oils, herbs, crystals,
colors, or symbols as you craft your candles to align with your magical goals.
Most importantly, as you create your candle,
infuse it with your intention. If your traditions call for it, you may wish to bless your candle,
chant or speak words while creating it, invoke a deity or pray over it.
I begin by weighing out my wax. I am using flakes of soy wax. I am measuring out 4 ounces.
This amount of wax will nicely fill my 5 ounce glass jar. Jar sizes are based on volume and
candle wax is measured by weight. A 5 oz jar will hold 4oz of wax based on weight. You can check
online for the amount of wax you need for the container you have chosen for your candle.
I have created a book of shadows page for this particular spell candle recipe.
If you’d like to download a PDF of any and all of my Grimoire Pages,
you can visit Magical Crafting on Patreon at the link below the video.
My Patrons can download recipes, book of shadows pages, artwork and more. All provided as PDF’s.
And I continue to add new, downloadable content as I do more projects on the channel.
I am melting the wax over a very low heat. As you make your candle, melt your wax slowly
over a low heat, and do not boil or burn your wax. If you see any smoke,
your wax is burning. Turn the heat down.
Another option is to use a double boiler set up.
As you wait for the wax to melt, this is the perfect time to add your energy
and intention as you stir the liquid.
When making your own Summer Solstice spell candle, you should incorporate
the ingredients you have on hand, that provide the effects you want in your candle.
You do not have to include all of the ingredients I show in this video.
As always, my tutorials should only be a starting point for you to develop your own craft.
I encourage you to use what feels right for you, and what you have access to.
Once the wax is completely melted it is time to add the ingredients you want inside your candle.
Make sure to turn the heat off before adding anything to the wax.
The first ingredient into the wax is chamomile flowers. This plant is closely associated with
the sun and has calming properties that give it good energy for sleeping and meditating.
Chamomile can also be used to represent the sun.
It is a great addition to spells where solar energy is needed.
I want to make sure that this element is ground up very finely, to almost a powdery consistency
before adding it to the wax.I am powdering it between my fingers before adding it.
I am also adding sunflower petals. The sunflower is associated with the Greek God Apollo.
It is used in magic to bring joy.
The solar energy they bring are great for dispersing illness, and bringing friendship.
Again I am powdering the dried flower petals between my fingers before adding them.
Always make sure that when you are adding ingredients that they will be fire safe.
I make sure to grind them very finely before adding them. This way they will incorporate into
the wax and not produce a large clump or chunk that might catch on fire or burn unpleasantly.
You may wish to add an essential oil or a perfume oil to scent your candle.
This is an optional step, as many people like to leave their candles
unscented for many reasons, including potential allergies.
I am using Lemon essential oil. Dropping lemon oil into hot wax immediately makes the room
smell like a lemon grove. It is a bright citrusy scent that corresponds to summer.
Lemon magic is uplifting and happy. It represents the sun’s energy.
I am adding lemon into this spell candle for its joyful
and creative properties. Lemon can dispel feelings of depression.
Once you have included the ingredients you want inside the candle it is time to add a color. I
am using a color that corresponds to the kind of magic I will do with my candle. In this case, for
the Summer Solstice I am adding Yellow colorant to represent the Sun. In color magic, the color
yellow corresponds to intellect and the element of air. It is used in spells for clear communication.
Another color you can use if you do not want to use yellow is gold or orange.
Both represent solar energy. Orange brings success and creativity.
Gold attracts success and prosperity and represents wealth.
The wax will lighten as it cools, going from clear to white.
The cooling process will also lighten whatever color you have added. Make sure to add enough
colorant to the wax to make the liquid wax appear darker than the final color you desire.
Next, it is time to pour the wax into the container you are using to hold your candle.
Ensure that you are using a fire safe container. Never use plastic or anything flammable.
I have chosen a jar that has a wide opening so that I can add my ingredients
to the top of the candle artfully to make it aesthetically pleasing. It is easy to fill
and not likely to tip over when lit, for fire safety.
I am putting a small piece of removable mounting putty
on the bottom of my candle wick to stick it to the jar.
I am using this wick holder that came with my candle making kit. Clamping the wick into
this device will ensure the wick is centered in the jar, and create a straight up and down wick
that will not droop. You can also tie the wick to a chopstick or skewer or use a clothespin
to hold the wick. Whatever you have at home that works with your container. Then slowly
and carefully pour the wax in and scoop in any of the ingredients that have settled to the bottom.
Leave your candle to cool and for the wax to firm up.
The wax in my 5 ounce candle becomes somewhat firm in about one hour. The amount of time will
vary depending on the size of your candle. Smaller candles will cool more quickly.
Once the wax has cooled you can add ingredients to the top of the candle. I like to use a heat
tool to melt a little bit of the surface wax to adhere glitter and gemstones to the top.
I love to add glitter to all of my crafts. I
decided to use gold glitter on the top of this candle.
Next, I’m adding tiger’s eye gemstones to the top of the candle.
This stone is well known for its correlation to courage,
as well as mental clarity. Tiger’s eye is ruled by the sun and is a protective stone.
And finally I am adding yellow jasper stones on top. This stone also provides mental clarity and
strength. Like Tiger’s eye it holds warrior energy and helps build self-confidence in the wearer.
A candle created magically in your sacred space
and with great intention can bring extra power and purpose to your magic.
There are many ways to use your spell candle. It is perfect for any spellwork that needs some
solar energy added to it. Use this spell candle in rituals on the Summer Solstice
or any time of year in magical workings to bring you joy, success and solar blessings.
Focus energy toward visualizing your goal happening
as you light your candle and as it burns.
When the candle has completely burned through, you may wish to remove the gemstones,
which are now infused with the energy of your intention.
Keep them and use them in further magical workings or give them back to the Earth.
Always practice fire safety when burning any candles.
I have left some important fire safety tips below the video.