tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179679113184232504.post4511924518711157437..comments2022-03-30T16:55:59.347-07:00Comments on Tapping the Roots: Lucky Blessed CandlesJoseph Carrikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590715299618475352noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179679113184232504.post-13807646460600368022012-05-16T11:57:33.642-07:002012-05-16T11:57:33.642-07:00When anointing a candle that isn't in a glass ...When anointing a candle that isn't in a glass jar, start by pouring a little oil in the palm of your cupped left hand, and placing the candle down in it, starting at its middle. Then, twist it clockwise as you pull the candle across your palm, from the middle to the top. Then, return the center of the candle to the middle of your palm, and work it counterclockwise from middle to bottom. This represents the sending of your prayers into the heavens, and the blessings then descending to earth to you.<br /><br />Most other things (including the tops of candles in jars) are anointed with a clockwise motion if you're looking to bring things to you, or a counterclockwise motion if you're banishing or getting rid of something. If you're laying down a protection of some kind, use the Cross or an X.<br /><br />With regards to anointing other things, I always place the oil on my hands first. The true saining (blessing, empowering) principle comes from the laying on of hands. The oil just gives the mojo you're lending it a "flavor," kind of like laying a colored lens (the oil) in front of a bright light (your hands and body).Joseph Carrikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590715299618475352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179679113184232504.post-49795874004458730002012-05-16T11:52:02.895-07:002012-05-16T11:52:02.895-07:00One way that some folks deal with that issue is wi...One way that some folks deal with that issue is with a "shelf of lights" - getting and installing a very simple shelf somewhere up above their Working space or anywhere, really, and using this shelf to place burning candles on.<br /><br />Others place them in an area where they can keep an eye on them, and then set them in a sink or bathtub if they have to be away from them for any length of time. It's the burning that matters, not where it burns at. ;)Joseph Carrikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590715299618475352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179679113184232504.post-88886767513653837872012-05-16T07:49:08.079-07:002012-05-16T07:49:08.079-07:00Wouldn't mind hearing your advice on anointing...Wouldn't mind hearing your advice on anointing in general. Is there a particular best practice, such starting at the top and working down? Do you sprinkle oil directly on the candle or amulet and then rub with your hands, or do you sprinkle in your hands and then rub the object? Etc.Boris the Spiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980436301487516924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179679113184232504.post-73595741876423806062012-05-16T07:27:09.682-07:002012-05-16T07:27:09.682-07:00I'm afraid to use candles, since my cats love ...I'm afraid to use candles, since my cats love to knock things over.Boris the Spiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980436301487516924noreply@blogger.com