Things to Remember

• Always let the candle burn itself out, if at all possible. If you MUST extinguish it, concentrate on merely closing the energy down until later, not eliminating it. Then, as soon as possible, burn the rest of the candle.
• If you find you must extinguish a candle, it is best to use a candle snuffer. They are safe, and effective.
• Blowing out a candle blows away the energy.
• If you're constructing your own candle spell, refer to rune charts, color charts, and timing charts to coordinate it.
  Using a chant that matches the intent of your spell, while the candle is burning, is very effective. This does not have to be an elaborate chant. As in most magick, the simpler, the better.
• Wash your candle holders between spells.
• If you are working out of phase with the Moon, you can use a trick I found in a book- Moon Water. Pour a small amount of the proper Moon Water into the bottom of a stainless steel pan and place the candle holder in the center. Don't let the water go over the top of the candle holder. This surrounds the candle with the energy of the proper Moon phase.
• To make Full Moon Water, fill a glass jar with water. Three days before the full moon, set the jar outside at night where it can capture the moon's rays. Repeat for the next 2 nights. Full Moon Water is used when doing an invoking spell during the waning moon.
• New Moon Water is made in the same way, except the jar of water is set outside during the New Moon , and 2 days before it. New Moon Water is used when doing a banishing spell during the waxing moon.