The Magic Candle: Facts and Fundamentals of Ritual Candle Burning

by Charmaine Dey

Book Overview

Fundamentals of ritual candle burning. Types of candles, symbolism, and how to use them. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942272005
• ISBN13: 9780942272000
• Release Date: February 1982
• Publisher: Original Publications
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Good little booklet

This is a 62 page book filled with a treasure of valueable candle burning techniques. There are some basic drawings and charts, details of different types of candles, days and colors, a few magical seals, zodiacal information and more. The cover is also well done showing many types of the 7-day variety candles available on the market today.

Great starters manual

This book is wonderfull for those who are just starting to learn candle work. I highly reccomend it to anyone who works candles.

A welcome edition to any magical library

This book is full of information for those who would like to learn about Practical candle burning rituals. This is not a ritual or spell book, but rather a book about the facts and fundementals of candle burning. It explains many of the different types of candles available for use with illustrations in wonderful detail, much more than many of the other books Ive read. I also liked this book because it's not based on any particular religous path, instead it makes the information understandable to anyone from any spiritual tradition. I highly reccomend this work and hope you all enjoy it.

Excellent & Concise Book - the Real Thing!

This book - recently republished I think - by an authentic practitioner of the candle magic arts reveals fundamental facts of the art of ritual candle burning, including types of candles, color symbolism, ritual blessings, significance of oils and incense, timing in accordance with planetary hours, and much more. Highly recommended! It's the real thing...

You should have this book.

This is an excellent introduction to the basics of candle magic. Ms. Dey has written what I consider a "classic" on the topic. Her approach is free of the overtly religious overtones that mar other works on the subject, and she goes out of her way to encourage you to experiment and find your own creative approach. She skillfully handles topics like color symbolism and the planetary energies, giving short, but pithy descriptions of how they work. In fact, the only thing "wrong" with this book is how short it is. I found myself wishing she'd written more, or perhaps another book. On the other hand, she gives you most of what you need, and it's up to you to "connect the dots." The books brevity belies its depth, but if you take the time to absorb its content, I think you'll find it richly rewarding.