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You asked, we responded. Here are some of our most frequently asked candle magic questions, answered.  Phoros by Victor Castro for Enchantments
Question: As the oldest operating witchcraft store in NYC, how do I use one of your hand-carved candle spells? The motto at our shop is “We give you the tools, but only you can make the magic.” Yes, our spell candles are powerful and charged and hand-carved and crafted with specific alchemical recipes. The real magic, as well, comes with your specific intention for your spell. So what does that mean exactly? You work a spell for a specific intention, right? And that requires your unique energy, focus, and an intentional magical purpose. Each spell candle is hand-crafted – even down to the incense used at the bottom of the glass and the oils rubbed onto the carvings — for a general magical and spiritual intention, but it requires you to charge it and give it spark. We generally recommend the following with any 7-day candle spell:
Blessed be, witches x By Amber C. Snider To bring or not to bring on the road. That is the question.  Photo by Shamblen Studios on Unsplash I’ve never been a carry-on only girl, although I strive to be one day. Maybe one day. When it comes to travel, I’m slowly learning to pack more consciously, rather than storing up supplies in my suitcase like a deranged little squirrel. Plus, I certainly can't bring my entire apothecary of oils, incense, herbs, teas, candles, and statues with me every time I board a flight. In the spirit of packing light(er) and continuing one’s witchy practice on the road, here are a few things I recommend to lug with you along the way and what to leave at home. Bring… An uncrossing/clearing oil Since we come into all kinds of different energies and frequencies on the road — from TSA workers and hotel staff to waiters and new acquaintances — I highly recommend taking a small bottle of Uncrossing oil or a cleansing/clearing oil that works with your practice. Favorites at Enchantments include Uncrossing, Kyphi, and Van Van, all of which you can purchase in a half- or one-ounce, TSA-friendly size. Since they’re in glass bottles though, you may want to keep it in a pouch (with soft goods around it) for safekeeping. Luckily over the last 20 years, I haven’t had a problem with any breaking or spilling out in my luggage, so that’s always a subtle perk. Bring… A talisman This isn’t something you need to buy as a new item. A talisman is typically a small object or wearable piece that you already regularly use in your day-to-day life and spiritual practice. Before you embark on your travels, charge your talisman with intention (for a safe journey, a specific intention for your experience, etc.). Bring… A magical oil for success, abundance, happiness, love Depending on the intention of your trip (or what you’re trying to manifest along the way), it’s always good to add a little positive magical boost for new directions while you…actually explore new directions. In addition to the uncrossing oil, which is mainly for clearing/cleansing rituals, it’s always good to follow that up with something that invokes abundance and joy. Maybe abundance for YOU means a little extra luck or maybe it means finding hidden joy in unexpected places. Maybe you want to add a little mystique to your aura or welcome new friendships on your travels. A half ounce or full ounce of these Enchantments’ oils might do the trick: --Double Fast Luck: Increases luck in all areas. Also for money drawing. --Nine of Cups: For wish fulfillment; Brings luck and bright blessings to all areas of life --Mystere: An attraction blend. Gives an air of mystique & glamour; alluring --Sun: A Solar blend for energy, positivity, vitality, inner strength, and self-confidence; attracts positive attention --Happiness: An uplifting blend to help bring joy to the heart You can also pursue the entire hand-blended formula list here.  DO BRING a small journal and some palo santo on your journey | Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash Bring… Palo santo I love the purifying, cleansing, calming properties of palo santo and always try to keep a small stick in my bag. I prefer it to an herb bundle on the road, which can produce a lot of smoke at one time, especially in small spaces. It’s discreet enough to not overpower a rented room with scent/smoke and also typically doesn’t get red flagged at security checkpoints. And it lasts a long time, so you really only need to bring one. You can order single sticks here. Bring… A journal Rather than take a spell book, book of shadows, or witch tome with you, simply bring a personal journal. I like to get a new journal every two months (I go through them quickly) and that’s especially true for an extended trip. It’s an archive of your experience — a place you can jot new ideas, incantations, and inspirations along your journey. As such, the journal itself becomes a sacred object infused with your personal magic over time. If you’re looking for a new one, we have a few options in our brick and mortar shop. Don’t bring… Herbs and teas. Leave your magical herbs and non-medical related herbs/teas at home, since you can buy local herbs for cleansing rituals and baths at a market on the way. Markets are also one of the best ways to get to know a new culture or location, so this tip has a dual function. Pay attention to the local herbs and plants that are for sale in abundance too. This offers context to the land itself, and also sheds insight into a culture’s various spiritual practices while increasing your own alchemical knowledge. Don’t bring… Statues. They tend to be delicate and the ones that are made from metal are fairly heavy to pack in a carry on. So in the spirit of packing lighter, leave your statues to guard the home front rather than bring them on the road. Don’t bring… A ton of incense. Opt for the cone incense, a small package of stick incense, or a single palo santo rather than loose, wood-base incense (it’s the only time we’ll recommend this though as we love our hand-blended incense at Enchantments!). For the loose incense, you’d also need to carry a small cauldron or fire-safe dish, and that can add more weight/take up more space in your carry-on. Plus, you’re most likely not going to use an entire package of incense for a quick trip. Don’t bring… A large, hand-carved candle. Again, this is probably the only time we’ll say this since we’re obviously obsessed with our hand-carved, 7-day spell candles, but unless you’re bringing one as a gift for someone, it’s best to leave it at home. Opt for a small candle instead (or even better: bring a hand-carved spell kit which comes with a hand-blended magical oil, mini sea salt, and mini incense!), especially since the large candles come with a glass holder and can be quite heavy in luggage. |
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