Upon first lighting, breathe deeply and ground and center yourself. Hold the ritual candle and state your intention or wish. This creates a charge with your personal energy and sends your prayer into the wax. Light the wick and visualize your desires expanding into manifestation!
If your candle includes a gemstone (Large sizes and Astrology candles), when the candle has completely burned through, remove the gemstone, which is now infused with the energy of your intention, to keep as a talisman or give back to the Earth.
