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Originally posted by ADHDsux4me
I still remember the first candle magic I ever came across it was not pleasant stuff.
Ay the stroke of midnight, you light a black candle, say something which I will leave out, and do something else which I will leave out.
It was not filled with happy joy-joy love I'll tell you that.
-ADHDsux4me
Originally posted by AngelaLadyS
I don't believe anything is needed other than the person and his or her intuit. The candles and glorified tools of the trade - I believe they are nothing more than a cerimonial set up to help give those within the circle the confidence they need to create their intent.
Originally posted by AngelaLadyS
The candles and glorified tools of the trade - I believe they are nothing more than a cerimonial set up to help give those within the circle the confidence they need to create their intent. (I must admit that the symbols do seem to draw alot of extra umph. But again, maybe that is only because I believe them to do so? (Never believed in them before they were used on me, then I was attuned to them and I used them)
Originally posted by sen5e
Originally posted by AngelaLadyS
I don't believe anything is needed other than the person and his or her intuit. The candles and glorified tools of the trade - I believe they are nothing more than a cerimonial set up to help give those within the circle the confidence they need to create their intent.
I only partly agree. Sometimes the 'glorified tools of the trade' do more than just serve as a ceremonial set up. They can be very helpful when there is a lack of the necessary energy (physical or mental) or act complimentary to ones natural energy. In this case there is a definite energy coming from the tool itself regardless of belief. It also depends on the nature of the tool + the sensitivity level of the user.
My 2 cents.
Originally posted by sen5e
I didn't read the whole thread correctly. My reference to 'tools of the trade' was meant to be in general terms.
I didn't realize this thread was specifically about candle magic. My mistake.
I personally don't like candles. I think they are bad luck IMO.
don't believe anything is needed other than the person and his or her intuit.
The candles and glorified tools of the trade - I believe they are nothing more than a cerimonial set up to help give those within the circle the confidence they need to create their intent. (I must admit that the symbols do seem to draw alot of extra umph. But again, maybe that is only because I believe them to do so? (Never believed in them before they were used on me, then I was attuned to them and I used them)
Originally posted by worldwatcher
I agree somewhat, in most cases the tools really aren't necessary, but it does help with creating the ritual. I think the mind finds it easier to perform when subjected to ritualistic beliefs when it comes to practicing magic vs. when there is no tool to focus on.