Other Candles & Substitutions Used In Hoodoo Candle Work

[SunKat]

Below is a list of various candles that are also used in the practice of candle work.

Taper Candles - Used similarly to offertory candles

Votive Candles - Can be used for magic but traditionally used for devotion to the Saints

Tea Light Candles - Good to use in uncrossing spiritual baths

Pillar Candles - Good for long-term work, usually burned for a set time each day and pinched-out in between burnings.

Jar Candles - Used similarly to Hoodoo candles

Memorial Candles - Smaller versions of plain one-color 7-day glass candles, can be used in magic as well as devotion to the Saints

Coach Candles - Used similarly to offertory candles

Scented Candles - Can be used in magic as long as their scent "jives" with the spell.

Citronella Candles - Can be used for Van-Van candles.

Figural Candles - Candles in various human and animal shapes, burned for various purposes

Novelty Candles - Candles of various shapes/forms, burned for various purposes

Emergency Candles - White candles usually between 4-6 inches, can be used for any work.

Birthday Candles - Tiny candles used for Birthday cakes, used when one needs a candle that will only burn for a short period of time

White Candles - Can be substituted for any color when such is unavailable.

Kerosene Lamps - Can be substituted for candles, can be burned with colored lamp oil specific to the condition via color symbolism, can be fixed with certain non-flammable items in the oil.

Matches - Can be burnt when no candles are available and assuming the practitioner is okay with the use of matches. Simply say one's prayer, concentrate on one's desire and strike a match.

The Sun, Moon, & Stars - When one is at wits-end and has no access to candles, or even matches, one can ask the Sun, Moon, & Stars to shine their light to help one. If one is using the Sun and it's getting late in the day, then ask the Sun to shine for you the next day. If using the Moon, it's best to use a full moon. If using the stars, go outside at night and choose one star and ask it to shine for one's problem that night.

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