Hello my Darlings, and welcome to my spell candle series.
Today I am going to create a spell candle for protection.
This candle can be used to protect your home or sacred space, or in any magical workings
for protection.
Let’s do some magical crafting
This video is part of a series wherein I create 12 different spell candles and talk about
the magical properties of the ingredients in each one.
If you are interested in more candle magic videos, I will link to a playlist 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 witchcraft, voodoo, hoodoo and all kinds of magic, ritual, and
spellcraft.
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 of wax.
This amount of wax will nicely fill this 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 chosen this jar because it has a wide opening so that I can add my ingredients to
the top of the candle artfully to make it aesthetically pleasing.
And also because it will be easy to fill and not likely to tip over when lit, for fire
safety.
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 to slowly melt your wax.
As you wait for the wax to melt, this is the perfect time to add your energy and intention
as you stir the melting wax.
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 will continue to add new, downloadable content as I do more projects on the channel.
When making your own protection 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.
INGREDIENTS IN THE WAX
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.
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 Patchouli oil to add the magic of the flower and to add a subtle, deep musky
scent as the candle burns.
As I add my oil and as I stir it into the wax I add my energy and intention and visualize
the finished candle.
Patchouli is most often used in love, lust and fertility magic.
It’s also a powerful money attractor.
However I am adding Patchouli for its protective qualities.
I am also adding a pinch of this sage to the wax.
Sage is a powerful magickal herb which has been used for hundreds of years as a cleansing
and purifying herb.
Its magickal energies make it a great choice for protection spells and it’s also powerful
when used in money and abundance spells.
I make sure that this element is ground up very finely, to almost a powdery consistency
between my fingers before adding it to the wax.
Always make sure that when you are adding ingredients that they will be fire safe.
If you would like to add dried herbs or flowers, spices or resins, 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 and burn unpleasantly.
I am also adding black pepper for protection.
You can use ground pepper or whole peppercorns which will settle on the bottom of the candle.
The black peppercorn is considered to have protective properties as well as cleansing
energy, it can be infused into purifying washes for the home and protection candles talismans
and amulets
I am also adding black salt.
Black salt combines the protective and purifying aspects of salt with the charcoal to absorb
negativity and evil intent.
I have a separate video on how to make Black salt, and I will link to that below.
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 a protection candle, I am adding several drops of black colorant.
black is used by witches to ward off negative energy or harm from yourself or someone you
love.
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 am putting a small piece of removable mounting putty on the bottom of my candle wick to stick
it to the jar.
I am adding a binder clip to the top of the wick to hold it straight up.
I slide two chopsticks under the binder clip on each side of the wick to 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,
gemstones, herbs and flowers to the top.
I am adding a dark silver obsidian glitter to the candle to add a bit of sparkle to the
top.
I love to add glitter to all of my crafts.
O am also adding obsidian gemstones.
Because it comes from volcanoes, Obsidian holds both Earth and Fire energy.
A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity.
It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment.
Obsidian is most often used in protection magic.
I am also adding a few more black peppercorns and black salt to the top of the candle.
If you decide to add anything potentially flammable to the top of your candle, make
sure that it is placed well away from the wick where the flame will be.
I like to place all of my herbs around the outsides of the candle touching the glass
of the jar for fire safety.
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 protection spellwork, You may wish to use it during a home protection
ritual, or during meditation, prayers, or divination.
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.