Exploring Candle Magick (Exploring Series) [Paperback]

Patricia Telesco (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exploring Series | Publication Date: May 23, 2008

This wonderful, whimsical look at candles gives us a whole new appreciation for these wax sources of illumination. Candlelight is magickal. It casts a gentle warmth and glow all around. And in the shadows of that light we find a rich history filled with myth, lore, superstition, and spells! Exploring Candle Magick brings this history to life. With Exploring Candle Magick, you can join that tradition and learn how to: -Choose candles that harmonize with your astrological sign.
-Burn candles effectively as a spell component.
-Make magickal candles from scratch.
-Use candles as charms and amulets.
-Decorate candles to reflect any goal including love, prosperity, health, and happiness.
-Combine Feng Shui with candle-burning efforts.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although we know that fire was discovered in prehistoric times, the candle as we know it did not exist until about 1200. As Patricia Telesco (A Charmed Life; Wicca 2000) avers in Exploring Candle Magick: Candle Spells, Charms, Rituals, and Divinations, candles have always had a ritualistic component, and because they have so long been part of everyday life, the idea of using them as amulets, charms and magical devices is an accessible one. Written expressly for those who believe in magic, her book examines the topic in full from making candles to using them ritualistically and even uncovers the relationship between candle magic and feng shui.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (May 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564145220
• ISBN-13: 978-1564145222
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Telesco aka Marian Singer is the mother of three, wife, chief human to 5 pets, and a full-time professional author with over 60 books on the market, each of which represents a different area of spiritual interest for her and her readers.
Trish travels minimally twice a month to give lectures and workshops around the country. She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including Sightings on muli-cultural divination systems and National Geographic Today ' Solstice Celebrations. Besides this, Trish maintains a strong, visible presence in the metaphysical community including having given over 300 radio interviews from coast to coast, writings on the internet through popular sites like: www.witchvox.com, her yahoo club: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/folkmagicwithtrishtelesco, and various appearances on internet chats and bbs boards.
Trish considers herself a down-to-earth Kitchen & folk magician whose love of folklore and worldwide customs flavor every word she writes. Her strongest ethical guidelines are honor, respect, and gratitude in all things.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new look at candle magic..., December 23, 2001

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Boudica (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring Candle Magick (Exploring Series) (Paperback)

When one thinks of Candle Magic, most of us defer to Raymond Buckland's classic book on Candle Magic. But very little has been written about candle magic since then.

Trish Telesco takes up the challenge, and in this book offers us an updated and modernized version of this multifaceted skill. She covers the art of candle magic from making your own candles and the basics of oiling and scenting them all the way up to the modern correspondences of color, herbs and carving.

Trish also takes this one step further and goes over the basics of candle magic, how to prepare the candles, how to work with the candles and what to expect from your workings. Covering the basics of magic she reviews the process and gives us a good overview of what candle magic is and how to get the most out of it.

What impressed me was how much in depth information was provided about correspondences. From God/Goddess, color and astrological signs to incorporating Feng Shui with your candle workings.

A very nicely researched and easy to use book that belongs next to Raymond Buckland's book on your library shelf.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about candle magic, March 26, 2001

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Cynthia M. Caton "minion" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Candle Magick (Exploring Series) (Paperback)

I pretty much have bought everything that Trish Telesco has written because she never disappoints. This book is no exception. The book offers everything you need to know to perform candle magic. I would recommend to a beginner for its ease of reading and to a seasoned practitioner in discovery of new ideas. I really like the candle lore and terminology listing.

The Feng Shui section offers a new twist on a subject where there are a great many books on candle magic/spells. Top of the list!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely comprehensive..., July 9, 2001

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"berwynne" (Freeport, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring Candle Magick (Exploring Series) (Paperback)

As with most of Patricia Telesco's books, "Exploring Candle Magick" is an eclectic mixture of how-to information, folklore, spiritual practice, and common sense. This is a great all-in-one reference for anyone who likes to use candles as part of their spiritual life, as the book can be used in any number of ways: there are reference lists on the meaning of color, fragrance, placement, and even a section on candles and Feng Shui. This is an all-around useful volume for general information on candles and ritual.