The photo shows a candle burning on my altar, but it isn't one I bought from a shop. I made it myself with recycled wax from ends of candles collected over the past year. I like to do this at around Candlemas each year, as that's traditionally when candles were blessed.
People on my candle magic classes often ask me what to do with wax leftover after spells or rituals. While some witches believe you should throw away anything like that, I'm of the opinion that it's better for the environment to re-use as much as possible.
I've blogged in the past about exactly how to make recycled candles. You can find the instructions here.
I always thoroughly cleanse the wax of unwanted energy, especially if it's been used for spells. I do this as I melt it by stirring it anti clockwise, or widdershins, and visualising it being purified of all influence. This time I did that on the night of the full moon, but you can also use the power of a waning or dark moon for cleansing.
Once my candle has fully set and cooled, I use it as part of a ritual to thank the Goddess and the universe in general for aiding my magic in the past.
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Other previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/03/spells-candle-magic-ritual-for-earth.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2019/01/candle-magic-spell-for-springtime-wishes.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/03/easy-candle-wishing-spell.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/01/magical-craft-my-2026-wheel-of-year.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/12/resolving-resolutions-year-of-witchy.html
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