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The use of candles in spiritual and magical practices has been around for thousands of years, attributed first to the ancient Egyptians and Mediterraneans due to candle holders found in ancient ruins. Their candles were made by dipping reeds into animal fat. The Romans used candles in religious and magical ceremonies made from woven vegetable fibers tipped in tallow. Candles have been used ceremonially in many faiths, from Buddishm to Zoroastrianism.

Beginners will find candles an excellent place to start learning about magic, because they are cheap, readily available, and serve a multitude of purposes. In magic, candles are used to focus spellwork, shine light on a situation, and to burn away obstacles.
 

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Candles can be found made of simple wax or already imbued with magical roots, herbs, and oils. Plain candles can be further dressed or loaded to make their magic more specific to your needs.

Candles can be used on their own as a way to send your magical intention into the world – as the candle burns, your intention is transferred from the physical world to the spiritual world. They can also be used to augment other workings, or as a way to meditate.

Hoodoo uses spirits, both the spirits of your ancestors and of the spirits inherent in roots and herbs. These spirits must be treated with respect, and whatever is asked for, must be paid for. In Hoodoo, candles feed spirits light and smoke. When imbued with roots, they act as a way of explaining your intent to the spirits, so they can better carry out your work.
 

 

                   The History of Candles in Hoodoo

Candles were rarely used in Hoodoo before the American Civil War, because the African slaves did not have ready access to them. Candles were costly and could usually only be found in manor houses. Slave quarters were instead lit by grease lamps. In her book