Candelaria's Blog

Sister Candelaria's Soak Therapy

Hi Everyone,

I want to share with you all a little trick that I've been trying in my life and it is working so well that I just had to blog about it!!  Yes, I'm *that* excited about it!  LOL

   

For starters, we all have hardships and stress in our lives.  That's just sort of part of this whole "being human" gig.  But it's how we handle the stress and the hardships that makes the difference in how we feel physically and emotionally, how we interact with others, and in the day-to-day events of our lives.  So how we handle stress and hardships related to any situation where spell work is being done, effects the case and the spell work being done on that case.  Makes sense, right?  So, do we hold on to the stress and the pain, keeping it inside until it manifests in some other fashion (be it emotional or physical), thus causing us to do something sort of boneheaded that might be destructive to the situation and any spell work that's out there, or do we give it to the lwa and trust that they will take care of it for us?  There's a certain amount of faith in all of this, I do realize, but there is also a certain amount of knowing yourself and knowing what you can and cannot handle and how you deal with things.  I tend to be one of these people that takes everything on myself.  I just keep piling it on more and more, one thing on top of the other, until I finally have to say uncle and realize that I can't single-handedly conquer the world (Who knew?!).  It's taken me a lot of years, but I have finally figured out that this is not the healthiest way to do things.  It's not good for me or anyone else that's involved. 

   

So, one little trick that I've been trying, is that about an hour before bed time I say my nightly prayers and then I draw a nice soothing bath with some bath salts and I soak for a bit.  While I'm soaking, I imagine that I'm soaking away the worries of the day.  I've already given them over through prayer, so now I can just relax and be easy about things, knowing that it's all going to be fine.  I have to say that I have found during the time that I've been doing this, that things really do work out.  The lwa are handling things for me, and there's really no reason for me to stress or worry about anything.  I mean, the stressing and the worry doesn't really help, right!  It doesn't work to fix it in any way.  In fact, it throws negative energy at the situation, and that is never good!  So, just giving it all away and then soaking away my troubles has helped me immensely.  I've actually started calling it my Soak Therapy and I have to admit that I love it!  Now, when I don't get a chance to do my Soak Therapy, it really makes me kinda bummed.  I feel as if I've missed out on a special and important time of day that was meant just for me.  (And I'm not even a "bath person" by nature, so that tells you that this really works!!)

   

Now, there are many ways you can go about this Soak Therapy.  If you currently have an on-going case, then you might want to do some candle work, or work with your gris-gris bags, or a voodoo doll before your bath.  Then, you can use one of our consecrated bath salts, if you like.  (Just make sure it's appropriate to your situation.)  We also have a wonderful Holy Hyssop Bath Additive, which is very good for this sort of thing!  My favorite by far, is Phraeda's Himalayan Pink Bath Salt from Sheer Goddess, which is crafted on the point of Erzulie Freda and makes your skin extremely soft!  But, I digress (shocked, aren't you?  So unlike me! heehee)...

   

OK, so back to the Soak Therapy...So do your candle work, or doll work, or gris-gris bag work, whatever you have decided to do to help your situation, then with that act you need to say to yourself, "I've done my part for today.  With this bath, I give (insert trouble situation) over to the lwa."  Say it out loud.  Words on breath are more powerful than words said to yourself anyway, so speak it right out loud and with strong conviction! (and MEAN IT!) Then, soak in the bath of your choice for at least 13 minutes...go longer if you want.  Heck, prune up to nothin' if it makes ya happy!  LOL  The important thing is that while you are soaking, concentrate on giving your situation to the lwa.  Focus on releasing it and trusting and having faith.  You can rest and relax now, because you've done what you can do.  You have empowered yourself and you've taken action to help your current situation.  Now, it's time to trust the lwa, have faith, and relax.  When you are done, step out of the bath and air dry, if you can.  If you can't, just blot yourself dry lightly with a towel.  Now, get in bed very soon after, preferably without doing too much like watch TV or go online, before you sleep.  Sleep while your mind is quiet and content and while you are relaxed and ready to end the day feeling happy that you've done something for your situation AND happy that you've done something for you!  You've covered the bases. ;-)

   

I know you are all going through hardships and stresses right now (we all have them, even me!), but it's just so important to take care of yourself during this time.  In fact, when you are stressed is when you should be the most diligent about taking care of yourself.  So, please do try this and see how it works for you!  And if you do try it, I would love to hear from you.  Write to me at candelaria@spellmaker.com or post to my section of the Spellmaker Spirits Forum and let me know how it went for you.  I'm sure you will really be happy with the results! ;-)

    

Happy Soaking!!  

   

Light and much love,

Sister Candelaria   

www.spellmaker.com

Sending Pink Light

Hello My Dears,

    

Here is a visualization technique for you to try.  I've been doing this for a few years now, and it really works!  Plus, it's simple and you can do it from just about anywhere...the comforts of your own home, in your car, or even the restroom at work.  Its extremely portable! ;-)

    

This technique, called Sending Pink Light, actually ties in with your love spell work very well, however, if you are doing other work you can most definitely use it for other things, too.  For instance, if you are going on a job interview you can use this to throw some pink light at the person you will be interviewing with, or if you are going into a court situation, throw some pink light at the judge, so that he or she feels some sympathy towards you...that sort of thing. You can also send white light for healing.  I've tried this many times and it does wonders!  So for those of you that are doing healing work in your love cases to rid your target or HD of blockages or barriers from past pain or trauma, send some white light their way.  Do the same technique, but everywhere you see "pink" insert the work "white" instead. 

    

You can also send pink or white light to a situation.  So, for instance if you are going to see your HD and let's say you are meeting them for coffee at our old friend Starbucks, before you go in try this technique in your car and picture the two of you sitting at a table sipping coffee and getting along like gang busters!  You can even send pink light to someone before you place a phone call to them, or when sending them an email.  Just visualize them on the other end, receiving your communication with a happy and open heart! 

    

Hey, it's free and it's easy.  What have you got to lose?!  Give it a try! ;-)

    

Light and so much love,

Sister Candelaria

http://www.spellmaker.com/

    

Sending Pink Light

         

   Close your eyes.  Rub the center of your chest and imagine a pink rose within your heart.

    

   Put your hands up, with bent elbows, facing forward (as if in a lower push-up position).

    

   Visualize pink energy or light coming from your heart and through your hands to the person or situation .  Image that a pink cloud envelopes them, and they send it back to you.  Think of sending pink cotton candy back and forth.

    

   Envision the situation exactly as you want it to occur with everyone smiling; keep wrapping the whole scene with pink light from your heart.

    

   Say to yourself, "I'm sending pink light to this person or situation.  May they be blessed with love and sweetness.  I'm so grateful that this situation (meeting, phone call, etc.) has worked out in the best way possible."  You can continue to say your own words.  The more specific the better.

    

Sending Pink Light by Jayme Barrett, 2003

So, What Are You Waiting For???

Hi Everyone,

      

Here's a little scenario you might be familiar with, so I wanted to take a few moments to talk about it:

       

Alrightie, so you've been doing spell work.  You cast the spells and you worked really, really hard on them. You put all that you could of your own personal power into them, to bring about the final outcome you desire.  So, when the last spell was completed, after all that hard work, you thought, "WHEW!  Finally, I'm done!  Now what?"  So, you emailed your caseworker only to be informed that you are in what we call "the waiting period," which is the time after all spells are completed, when you are waiting for your spells to manifest on the physical plane.  During this time, many of our clients do chose to continue working on their cases with adjunct work, to add to the energy that was already put out there with the spell work, and to help things along, which is perfectly fine and in most cases encouraged.  There's nothing wrong with wanting your spell work to manifest as quickly as possible, and adjunct work can give it a little kick in the pants! ;-)

      

However, this can also be such a special time with much to offer you while you wait for your goals to manifest.  You see, spell casting, as much as it might be done by some for purely magickal reasons and as a means to a desired end, is also a spiritual endeavor.  "HUH?  WHAT???!"  Yep, that's right!  Just the act of engaging in spell work helps to open you up more spiritually and if you welcome it, it can bring so many blessings into your life.  However, what many of us do during this delicate time is chose a different path.  Instead of looking inward and reflecting on the spell work and all that it has caused to manifest within us, as the spell caster, and instead of looking toward all of the blessings it has already brought to us, many become so strongly focused on the spell work and on the goal they petitioned for, that nothing else in their life seems to matter.  They can think of nothing but waiting for their spell work to manifest. 

      

For instance, if love spells were cast and your ultimate goal is to be in a loving relationship with the target of your spell work (or your HD/Heart's Desire) then often times you can become so fixated on the other person that nothing else in your life holds any meaning for you.  I know that sounds strange, but it is such an easy trap to fall into!  You must know what that person is thinking, feeling, and doing at all times.  You have multiple readings with Sister Bridget and consultations with Mambo Sam, because you simply can't stand for one second not to know what's going on with the other person.  You engage in drive-bys (never a good idea!), study their myspace and facebook pages as if they hold the exact location of the holy grail, and you ask anyone you have contact with that might be in the know, what's going on with them.  It's like all you can think about is your goal and how close you are to achieving it.  You become so fixated on this person and on your desire to have a relationship with this person, that nothing else in life matters...your job, your family, your friends...nothing else holds meaning but this person and realizing the manifestation of your spell work.  WHEW!  Boy Howdy, that's intense!!  And, it's an easy enough trap to fall into, especially when emotions are running so high and the stakes are even higher! 

      

I've seen this happen to many clients over the years, so I've come to recognize the signs.  Now, while this kind of behavior is not necessarily always bad, it certainly isn't good!  You need to have a life outside of your HD and outside of your spell work.  You still need to be present in your own life.  Your life is not put on hold because of the spell work (even though I know it feels like that sometimes).  The spell work is meant to augment your life with something or someone that can lend a little extra to it, but that person and having that person in your life, should not BE your life!!  That's simply not how it was meant to be and it's just plain unhealthy!  You were meant to embrace each day of this human experience and all that it has to bring to you.  You were not meant to fixate on one person or one event or one thing so much so that all the days up until having that person or that thing come into your life are just empty moments spent waiting for it all to begin.  That is not what you intended for this human experience to be at all!! 

    

Now, some of you may say, "yes, I get what you're saying Sister Candi, but I can't let go for one second.  If I don't hang on to what I want this tightly then there will be less chance that I will get it!"  Weeeeelll, I get what you're saying, but that's not really true.  There is such a thing as strangling the situation.  Its sort of like wanting and fixating on the other person so much that you're putting out this forceful energy that then can sometimes cause them to withdraw from you.  It's human nature to withdraw from something you think is being imposed upon you, and putting forth that kind of energy toward your HD and the situation, can cause that person to back up a bit from all of it.  Now, I'm not saying that always happens, but I have seen it happen quite a few times and if this is allowed to continue it can put your goal further out of reach.  YIKES!!  That's not what you want to do at all!

       

So, why do I bring all of this up?  Well, basically to tell you that it's OK to let up on your goal a bit.  Just because you aren't living, eating and breathing your ultimate goal 24/7 doesn't mean you won't have that goal.  In fact, there is definitely something to be said for putting out that energy and putting forth to the lwa what you want to have happen, and then stepping back and letting it breathe.  It can sometimes be a very good thing!!  So, does this mean you shouldn't be doing adjunct work toward your goal?  Absolutely not!  Adjunct work is very important in many cases, but once you've done the work, don't just sit back analyzing every little thing to see if it's working.  You've done the work (spell work, candle magick, love doll work, whatever it may be.), so do a session and then go and do something else for a bit that's non-case related. 

   

A very dear friend, who was my caseworker when I began this journey, our precious Orleanna, used to say of spell work, "Set it and forget it."  I know you've all heard us say that phrase a million times, and I'm not sure if she coined it, but she was the first one I heard it from, so in my book it's hers.  LOL  And you know what? She was right!  So, yes, cast the spells, ask for the help of the lwa, put your personal power into your goal.  Do all the adjunct work you want and keep working with your gris-gris bags toward your goal, BUT PLEASE CONTINUE TO LIVE YOUR LIFE.  Have fun, Go out with friends.  Enjoy your family.  Get involved in a volunteer organization or take a class at the local college.  Go out and enjoy a sunny day!  Not only will it be better and more healthy for you, but it's better for your HD and your spell work as well.  Plus, when that person does ultimately come to you in the name of love, you will be a well-rounded interesting person with so much to offer them.  They will have to marvel at what an amazing person you are and how much you have to bring to the relationship.  It will make them want you all the more!!  (not such a bad thing, huh?!) ;-)

          

OK, so that's the deal.  Hey, I know this is difficult.  The stuff that really matters in this life always is!  If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. ;-) 

         

In closing, I want to share with you a quote from Abraham (a group of spiritual beings who come to us as teachers through Esther and Jerry Hicks). Abraham often has some interesting things to say about how we make things manifest in our lives and I think this quote is particularly good for those among us waiting for the results of spell work to manifest.  I bring it to you with much love, in the hopes that it will speak to you as much as it did to me...

            

"Could I think too little about my desire, for it to manifest?" Actually, no, because as the contrast launches the desire, and then you do not offer any opposing thought, then you're letting it in, and it will manifest. Many of our physical friends really believe that they must find a desire and then hold tenaciously to it. And we say, you do not need to do that. Let the variety of your life keep balance in your life. You just concentrate more on holding yourself in the good-feeling place where you're letting it in."  -Abraham, as channeled through Esther Hicks. 

            

Light and so very much love,

Sister Candelaria

http://www.spellmaker.com/

Movies For Spell Casters

Hello my dears!

      

You've all gotten a glimpse of DJ Sistah Candi, right?  Well, I also happen to love movies and I have a bachelors degree in film and television.  So, for as long as I can remember movies have been a large part of my life!

       

I've always loved Hollywood's ability to capture art, as life (sometimes they get it right and sometimes they don't, but when they get it right, it's right!).  One of my favorite movies, and one that captures exactly the essence of what love spell work is about, is Cold Mountain based on the book by Charles Frazier and starring Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.  It's a few years old, but its a good one, and it so strongly tells the story of two people who meet briefly and connect and then have to wait for each other. It's such a beautiful tale, exceptionally written and flawlessly directed!  So, if you haven't seen it, please rent Cold Mountain, directed by and screenplay written by Antony Minghella (who passed into the care of Baron Samedi this past week).  It's such an amazing representation of love that transcends time and circumstances, and barriers that most of us can't even imagine.  It represents true love.

         

Once you see what Inman and Ada went through to get to each other, casting a few spells and the waiting period afterward, seem like not such a big deal. True love is worth the wait.  :-)

         

Light and very much love,

Sister Candelaria

www.spellmaker.com

What Are You Thinking About???

Hi Folks,

One by-product of being a caseworker and getting to know our clients is that I come to love you all so much and I so want you to get what you want and what you deserve in this life, including those you are doing spell work on (your Heart's Desire or HD) and all the happiness that comes with being in a loving and secure relationship.  I know it's hard sometimes to keep the faith, but I've been at this whole Magickal/Voodoo thing and been a practicing Vodouisant for quite a while now and I can tell you that this process does work!  Frankly, I wouldn't be here if it didn't.  I also know that this is not an easy process.  In fact it's downright hard, draining, frustrating, and can have it's heartbreaking moments along the way, as well.  I get all of that because I've sat right where you all are.  I've been through the process, so I know how all of this feels.  It ain't easy, but the rewards are soooo great!

               

Sister Bridget and I have a saying, "Voodoo is not for the weak."  It's completely true.  It takes some big ones to go through this process, that's for sure, but what you get on the other side of it is a far greater spiritual understanding, a greater understanding of yourself and your place in this big universe, AND the love you are seeking, and that's just for starters!  However, you have to do your part too, and that doesn't include just doing the spell work and then sitting there and pining for what you want to happen while you wait for results.  Yes, it's easy to fall into that "Woe Is Me" place, but you do have to have a certain amount of strength and intestinal fortitude to keep yourself from going there.  Why?  Well, basically because of what we have all talked about before.  Your attitude matters, and it has a direct effect on your spell work.

            

I know you all have heard of the Universal Law of Attraction.  We've all mentioned it at one point or another and several of the books on Mambo Sam's book list (http://www.spellmaker.com/books.htm) talk about it in detail.  Basically what it says is that whatever you put your attention to will manifest for you.  Sounds like a pretty good deal, doesn't it?  I just think about something and turn my attention toward it and it's mine, right?  Weeeeeell, right, BUT it can also be a bit difficult to navigate, at first.  Yes, the Universal Law of Attraction will help bring to you the things that you so want in life, BUT there is a trick to making it work for you.  You see, we human beings are a strange and funny lot.  We have a tendency to dwell on the negative, to always expect the other shoe to drop, and to frequently go to "the dark, bad place" about things, no matter what it may be.  For some reason, more often than not, we tend to think of the bad in things first.

            

For example, if your HD or Heart's Desire is out on a Saturday night without you, what do you think about?  If you're like most folks, it bothers you at first, but you know that there's nothing you can do about it, so you wish him/her well and hope they have fun going out with the boys or out with the girls and try to push it out of your mind.  Then, as the night goes on, you start to wonder where he/she is and what they're doing.  You brush that off as silly, and try to concentrate on something else for the moment to get your mind off of it.  Your mind, however, seems to be it's own boss on this particular evening, so you keep going back to it and before you know it, you HAVE TO KNOW what your HD is doing.  You start to think about it more and more.  You think about how much you love your HD and how attractive and charming he/she is and how you are just certain that everyone wants your HD, because you want them so badly you can taste it, so it must be the same for everyone they meet, right?!  But wait!  They are at a club with friends, so that means that right now, your HD is probably charming the socks off of everyone he/she comes in contact with and that OF COURSE means that your HD is with someone else...someone they like better than you and someone they will no doubt hook up with and have a one night stand with that will turn into so much more and before you know it, you will be left even more in the cold, simply because your HD is out on this very night without you.  THAT BASTARD! (OR BITCH)  HOW DARE THEY!?  Don't they know that you are here, just thinking about them and wanting them and why aren't they with you, spending time with you?!  How dare they disrespect you and your feeling for them like this!!!  Sound familiar?  That's what I call, 'Creating Monsters in Your Head," and it's easy enough to do, especially when you love this person so much and your feelings are running high for them.  We've all fallen into this trap.
         
Now, let's go back to the Universal Law of Attraction.  What have you just spent the evening turning your attention to?  Wait for it...     wait for it....     Ah, there it is!  See what I'm getting at?  You have just spent the night creating this scenario in your head where your HD is happily with someone else, thus, you are helping to manifest that more into reality and pushing your spell work that you've worked so frickin' hard on, even further away from manifestation!  RATS!  I DIDN'T MEAN TO DO THAT!!  Well, yeah...see that's the thing...the Universal Law of Attraction works both ways.  It will bring the positive and lovely things all filled with rainbows, unicorns and warm fuzzy puppies into your world, BUT it will also bring to you the things you are pushing against and the things you don't want, if you turn your attention toward them.  Wait, let me repeat that...IT WILL BRING TO YOU THE THINGS YOU ARE PUSHING AGAINST, IF YOU TURN YOUR ATTENTION TOWARD THEM!

         

"Oh, great!!  I can't win!  Sister Candi!  Thanks for the heads up, but now I'm completely depressed and there's nothing I can do about it!  How in the hell do I come against that?!"  Well, honestly, it's easier than you think.  The trick is to, in your own mind and in your own heart, act like what you want has already manifest for you.  The trouble is that since we humans are so damn silly and are always concentrating on the negative aspect of things, you sort of have to retrain yourself to think differently and only concentrate on the positive things that you desire.  Only think of your goal and think of it as already being a done deal and already manifesting for you, instead of concentrating on the things that work against your goal, think of only the things that work toward your goal. This, combined with your spell work and the help of les lois (the lwa) can be an unbeatable combination!  It's just a matter of refocusing your energy and working toward your goal in a positive light, instead of going to that dark, bad place we all have a tendency to visit.

         

Now, we all have our down days and no one expects you to be super human, BUT we do expect you to take a certain amount of responsibility for your cases (yes, just like with everything in life, there is accountability in spell work).  So, it is your job through this process, to remain as positive as you can and to concentrate on what you want.  Getting down in the dumps and wallowing in it is not the way to get what you want.  However, if you turn that around, pull yourself up by your boot straps (as my grandmother used to say), and work at accentuating the positive manifestation of your goal, then you've just taken a HUGE step toward making what you want come into being.  Do this, and continue to work on your case with your gris-gris bags or talisman and any adjunct work you're presently working on and you have a far greater chance of getting what you desire.  This is much more effective than the sitting and wallowing in it method (believe me, I've tried both the spell work/positive thinking approach and the wallowing in your fears and depression approach and the spell work/positive thinking approach works MUUUUUUCH better! ;-)  )  I know it's hard and we all do have our down days (yep, even me!), but this is something to keep in mind.  It's a matter of making up your mind about who is in charge of the situation and putting yourself in the driver's seat in your own life.  Are you going to work for your goal or against your goal?  It's your life, help yourself to make it what you want it to be.

         

Just something for you all to THINK about.  :-)

         

Light and much love,

Sister Candelaria

http://www.spellmaker.com/ 

 

The Wise and Wonderful Damballah

    

Hi Everyone,

I'm so sorry that I've been away from the blogging areana for such a long time!  Unfortunately, I had some nasty health issues that would not clear up, and I've been traveling a lot the past few months as well with not much computer access.  I'm back online now though and feeling much better!  Thanks to everyone for all of your kind words and positive energy.  It helped immensely!! :-)

    

So, I thought I would take a few minutes to remind you that St. Patrick's Day is coming up and it's the perfect day to celebrate with Damballah and to ask him to bestow some extra luck and wisdom upon you.  You can also ask Damballah to bring you comfort for those moments when you're feeling a bit down and out of things...and let's face it, we all have "those days," don't we?!  Damballah is a wise and benevolent father figure, and he can be of great help and great comfort to anyone in their time of need.  Just ask him to wrap his warm comforting coils around you and he will envelope you and take away your sorrows. 

    

Damballah, the beautiful serpent lwa, is married to the lovely Aida Wedo, and although he is known to make a hissing noise to let you know he is there, it is said that his children (those who have Damballah as their met tet) are the only ones that can hear him speak.  Damballah is synchronized with St. Patrick and thus St. Paddy's Day is his big day!  YIPPEEEE!!  To celebrate this day with Damballah, you might want to take the time to look at our luck and money page for possible products you can use to serve him.  ( http://www.spellmaker.com/money.htm )  Lighting a candle or saying a prayer is fine, but it is also a good time to cast the Lots A Luck spell, which is a nine day Voodoo spell where you can petition Damballah for luck in up to SEVEN areas of your life.  Not too shabby, huh?!  This would also be a good day to use our Milk of Damballah White Bath for helping and comfort!  ( http://www.spellmaker.com/cleanseyou.htm )  Of course anything you want to do towards giving service to the great Damballah on St. Patrick's Day is appreciated.  He likes anything white...milk, flour, eggs...you get the picture!;-)  Damballah is the father of all lwa, associated with creation, and it is often said that he is so ancient that he was here "before the troubles began."  I just love working with Damballah and serving him, and I know you will, too!  In fact, there is a chair in the corner by my altar that is especially reserved for Damballah. I keep it there, just for him, so that he knows he always has a special place in my home. :-)

    

Sooooo, this year, don't just think of green beer and Irish limericks.  St. Patrick's Day means so much more to the practicing Vodouisant.  Take this year to celebrate with the great and wise Damballah and bring some luck, wisdom and comfort into your life!

    

Happy St. Patrick's Day, my dears!!

    

Light and so much love,

Sister Candelaria

    

http://www.spellmaker.com/

Thankfully, You Are Blessed

Hi Everyone,

As we approach this coming holiday weekend here in the US, you are going to hear a lot of people talking about being thankful.  True, it is the national day for giving thanks and kind of assessing what we have and being grateful for the blessings in our lives.  I know we are all going to be sick of this by the time the actual Thanksgiving holiday does get here! LOL  It can also be a time when we have a tendency to dwell on what we don't have...hey, we're all human, and it's easy to accentuate the negative, right.  So, what I want to do is talk about all of the positive things we have going for us, during this holiday season! 

Now, for those of you with on-going cases, you are all working on something slightly different, since no two cases are ever alike.  For some it will be a money issue, or maybe you want a better job, or you want to bring a love into your life.  It could even just be that you want to bring more luck into your life.  There are even those that are working on themselves through healing or removing negativity.  No matter what you are working on there is no case that is better or worse than any other, as they are all troubling to you, personally, otherwise you wouldn't be working to improve it, right?  :-)

Well, we are entering what can often times be the most difficult time of year.  Everywhere you turn, there's another expense coming up and if your working on a money situation it can put so much pressure on you financially that you think you're going to explode!  If you are working on a love situation, it seems like you are the only one without a significant other.  Things like tv, movies, advertising, are all centered around the happy couple sitting in front of the fire, basking in the holiday season together.  Which then can make you all the more certain that you are the only person on the planet that is sitting at home alone with your pint of Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey, longing for what could have been, what should have been, and what could be.

"Well gee, Sister Candi, now that you've got me all depressed, what's your point?"  Ah, see I was getting to that! :-)  My point is that it is not unusual to feel this way, this time of year.  The trick is not to let it get the better of you.  Even if your life isn't exactly what you want it to be right now, there is so much to be thankful for.  Plus, I guarantee you that for each and every one of you, you are where you are supposed to be, right at this very moment!  "What's that you say, Candi?  You is talkin' crazy now!!"  Yeah, yeah, I know...but it's completely true.  Where you are at this very moment in your case and in your personal and spiritual growth, is where you are intended to be. 

First of all, you were led here for a reason and you are working on your troubling situation and you're working to improve the situation and bring what you desire into your life.  Not everyone is as aware as you are that they do have some power in their lives and that if they don't like the way things are going they can change them, so you are waaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of the game.  Good For You!!  :-)  Reach around and give yourself a good old-fashioned pat on the back, because you very much deserve it!!  That in itself is something to be thankful for (and very proud of, for that matter!)!!  The other thing to be thankful for is all the blessings that are around you.  Sure, I know...you don't have exactly what you want right now, BUT the really cool thing about making friends with the lwa, is that while they are working to bring to you exactly what you have asked them for, they will also bring other good things your way.  You just have to open yourself up to them!  Most people, myself included, find that when they do spell work on a situation and ask for help from the lwa, other areas of their life will kind of start to shape up.  Also, one really cool bi-product of doing spell work, is that it opens you up more spiritually and brings all sorts of spiritual gifts your way!  As we always say, spell work affects the caster as well as the target.  So you are getting benefits, in addition to what you petitioned for, just by doing the spell work!  Pretty sweet deal, huh? 

So, the gist of what I am attempting to say is that no matter where you are right now in your case, you are blessed in so many ways.  Just sit down and think about it for a second.  Even make a list of blessings as you think of them, if you like.  Above, all, recognize the blessings that are around you, open yourselves up to them, and give thanks.  Life is good and the blessings are there...open yourself up to them, and go forth and be blessed.;-)

Happy Thanksgiving, my dears!

Light and much love,

Sister Candelaria

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You Can Do Magick

OH NO!  Lookout, cause DJ Sistah Candelaria is at it again!  Here is a song that is just the quintisential maigcak empowerment song.  You CAN do magick, and it will bring you what you desire!  This is "You Can Do Magic" by America.  (I've loved American since I was very young, so this song really speaks to me.  Enjoy!)

"You Can Do Magick" by America

I never believed in things that I couldnt see
I said if I cant feel it then how can it be
No, no magic could happen to me
And then I saw you

I couldnt believe it, you took my heart
I couldnt retrieve it, said to myself
Whats it all about
Now I know there can be no doubt

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
Youre the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay
Doo, doo, doo ...

And when the rain is beatin upon the window pane
And when the night it gets so cold, when I cant sleep
Again you come to me
I hold you tight, the rain disappears
Who would believe it
With a word you dry my tears

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
Youre the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay
Doo, doo, doo ...

And if I wanted to
I could never be free
I never believed it was true
But now its so clear to me

You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
Youre the one who can put out the fire

You know darn well
When you cast your spell you will get your way
When you hypnotize with your eyes
A heart of stone can turn to clay
Doo, doo, doo ...

Youre the one who can put out the fire
Youre the one who can put out the fire
Youre the one who can put out the fire ...

         

Light and so much love,

Sister Candelaria

          

PS:  More to come on my amazing welcome into Marran and Parran's family!

The Basics Of Candle Magick

Hey Everybody!

Since my blog about pink candles, I've gotten a lot of questions about those lovely little pink friends of ours and about candle magick, in general.   Candle Magick is such a good way to augment your spell work and to help things along in your every day life.  Over the years, I've done a metric ton of candle work.  Our dearest Orleanna, who was my caseworker many, many moons ago, used to call me the queen of candle magick!  LOL  Now, she was definitely exaggerating, but over the years I have found that I always turn to candle magick when any situation in my life needs a little tweaking. 

The Candle Magick Kits  we sell are pretty much crafted so that you can use them how you like, within the confines of the instructions.  So, sometimes for those starting out, it's difficult to know exactly what to do or where to begin. Whelp, here are da basics, my friends...

          

First of all, did you know that you can carve on the image candles that come in your candle magick kits?  Yeppsiree, you can!!  I do it all the time.  You don't have to do it, but I think it's pretty cool, so I always do.  All you need is a twisted nail and you're all set.  I like to carve the name of the person I'm working on, even if it's myself (and yes you can do candle magick on yourself, too!).  I usually do candle magick kits in trios, since that's the most effective way to reach someone, so I will also carve "Mind," "Body," or "Spirit" on the candle, depending on which one you're working on.  Then, I will sometimes carve words that are pertinent like "healing" or "love" or "passion"...you get the idea! ;-)  Then, you dress the candle per the instructions that come with your kit.

         

Now, here's a little tip...don't put a ton of herbs on your candle.  Put just enough on so that when you stand back and look at it, you can say, "Yep, I believe there's some herbs on that candle."  but no more than that.  Why?  Because the herbs tend to make the candle take off like a house 'a fire, and that's not what we want!!  Just a pinch of herbs will do the trick.;-)

         

Which brings me to my next point...I know it's hard not to wish it away, BUT you don't want your candle to burn down super quickly.  I know, I know, you want to get it over with so that you can get what you want as fast as possible, right?  Well, the truth of the matter is that the more sessions you get out of a candle, the stronger the spell will be that you cast with that candle.  Makes sense, right? ;-)  Now, of course, if your candle just burns quickly on it's own, then that's OK.  Sometimes that does happen.  However, what you don't want to do is encourage the candle to burn quickly in some way or do something extreme like use the herbs to build a little bonfire around the wick.  (Admit it...you've thought about it!  Don't make me shake my pointy stick at you! heehee)  Not only does it do a disservice to your spell work, BUT the spell you cast with that candle will not be as strong as it could be, and that might mean that you will need another candle magick kit to add to the energy you've put out there with the first one.  Soooooo, it's best to just do the sessions, as many as it takes, and let it burn of it's own accord.  Got it?!;-)

         

Now, how to petition.  Well, the best and most effective way to petition when doing candle magick is to "remove and replace."  Yep, that's right, remove what you don't want and replace it with what you do.  It's just that simple.  For instance, if you are doing pink candle work (since I seem to have created a theme here), depending on how you are using them, you might want to petition that your HD will be removed of the trauma from past relationships that is keeping him or her from allowing themselves to love you and that trauma will be then be replace with the ability to feel warm, gushy, romantic love for you.  See where I'm going with that? ;-)  Put it in your own words, of course, but that's the gist of it.  It works the same, no matter what color of candle magick you are doing.  Always "remove and replace" for most effectiveness.

         

Sooooooo, I hope that helps those of you that are hunkering down to do some good quality candle magick.  I have always found candle magick to be very effective and I actually enjoy my candle sessions very much.  I hope this will help you to enjoy the time you spend doing candle work too, and also help you to get as much as you can out of each candle magick session.

         

Light and much love,

Candelaria

http://www.spellmaker.com/

Songs For Spell Casters

Ah, Music.  It holds a very special place in my life, as I think it does for everyone.  The world over, music holds a personal and dear place in everyone's heart.  I'm no different.  In fact, this is a very little known factoid about me (I think Mambo Sam is the only one that knows this little tidbit.), but I used to be a disc jockey.  Yep, that's right...your Candelaria, before she wielded the pointy stick that you all know and love, was a bona fide radio personality!

 

Soooooo, in honor of that special time in my life, I would like to occasionally share some of my favorite "Songs for Spell Casters" with you.  Now, I don't necessarily mean that I am sharing songs that you will use to cast spells (heehee), BUT more that these are songs that might be of help to you as you cast and when you're in the waiting period while your spells manifest.  These are songs that I like and that inspire me.  Hopefully they will inspire you, too. :-)

 

This song is the first one I want to share.  Every time I hear it, it seems to sum up for me someone who will not give up on true love...someone who has cast spells, enlisted the help of les lois, made his or her intentions known, and will not take no for an answer.  This is kind of how you have to feel about your spell work.  For me, it says, "I love you.  I am willing to give you the time and space you need to work things out.  I'm patiently waiting and I will be here when you're ready because, I refuse to give up on love."
 

"White Flag"

   by Dido

I know you think that I shouldn't still love you,
Or tell you that.
But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it
where's the sense in that?

I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I know I left too much mess and
destruction to come back again
And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of "it's over"
then I'm sure that, that makes sense

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

And when we meet
Which I'm sure we will
All that was there
Will be there still
I'll let it pass
And hold my tongue
And you will think
That I've moved on....

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

 

I JUST LOVE THIS SONG!!  I hope you do, too.

 

Light and much love,

Candelaria

http://www.spellmaker.com/