Candle Wick Shoppe Blog

No, it's not my birthday. Nope, I didn't win the lottery. Today is the day I'm teaching senior citizens about Reiki. David and I are heading over to Madison Towers to give a special presentation at their Activities Center.



Sharon Mello called me and said there was interest in alternative healing among her "seniors" and asked if I'd come out and talk to them about Reiki. If all goes well I'm going to offer attunements. Then they can organize a Reiki share and give each other regular Reiki treatments. I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that!

I'm so excited.

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Hello all! 7 Day candles are back at Candle Wick Shoppe, by popular demand, and we've been getting lots of questions about them, and I'm writing this to answer a few of them! 

What do the different colors mean?

Red: Love, attraction and passion.
Pink: Self love and wishes.
Yellow: Happiness and positive energy.
Green: Money draw and earth connections.
Blue: Court case magic, truth, and communication.
Purple: Psychic awareness and good judgement. 
Brown: Court case magic and grounding.
Black: Protection and hexing.
White: Healing and cleansing.

How do I use a 7 Day?

Pick the candle color based on what you are doing, then the herbs and oils. I'll use Money magic as an example; you would want to get a green 7 Day candle, at least three herbs, and between one and three oils (you usually only need one, if you used the herbs). Mix the herbs together (for Money Draw work, I'd use High John root, Patchouli and Five Finger Grass), and put a Money Draw oil on the candle, then put the herb mixture on the top of the candle. Use any extra herbs/oil in a sachet or mojo bag and carry it with you, and burn the candle for seven days. I recommend starting on a Sunday, and finishing the candle the next Saturday, to finish out the week.

Does the color matter that much?

I want to say yes, but sometimes there are other factors that come into play when you're about to buy your candle. For instance, you might know that green is the 7 Day color you should use for money, but you feel like the red one would work better for you. OR we could be out of brown 7 Day candles; how are you going to do that court case magic now!? Blue will work just as well. Take into account how you feel and what symbolizes what to you too.

 

 

Talking about crystals is like talking about wise old friends. I'm always blown away by all the ways crystals help us and heal us. After this class I started using crystals more regularly in my healing practice. It's true, they really made a difference. Plus they make the room sparkle. Adrienne said the room looked like a fairy explosion happened. Poor little tinker bell.Sent from my iPhone

Hello all! This weeks staff pick is 10% off all statuary! We just got a bunch of cool pieces in, including the pictured Buddha and Ganesha statues, and quite a few others. Come on in and check them out! The sale ends on 3/14/15.

Dorothy Morrison surprised us all with goodies from Ferndale's finest bakeries. It was all to show the employees of Coventry Creations, Type40 Sales and the Candle Wick Shoppe how grateful she to them. Dorothy gave a little speech about our great products, customer service and how much she loves each and every one of us. We love you right back Dorothy! Thank you for the good eats and thank you for being you. We love working with you. Hugs from Coventry Creations, Type40 Sales and Candle Wick Shoppe.Sent from my iPhone

 

I could never resist a good pun. Hence, the title.

My staff pick for this month is our selection of Wicked Good herbs, which means that until February 21st, they're all 15% off! We bag these herbs in the shop, and put nothing but good energy into them. The newest editions to the herbs under this label are the Vanilla Bean (used for love magic) and the Mojo Wish Bean (used for wish/money magic); both of which are only two dollars. 

More often than not, I've considered a spiritual path one of quiet reflection and lots of begging for healing and enlightenment. Though I had no huge expectations I knew I needed something to anchor me. What that got me was deeper understanding of myself and lots of encouragement from something I can only call the light.

Today I woke up really feeling and seeing that my life is a reflection of my efforts to understand what the hell I'm doing here, alive and breathing. All that goes right and all that goes wrong in my day to day has a direct connection to what I feel and know. How I respond to it is all up to me.

Today I woke up relaxed because I finally realized that the only thing I need to be in control of is me and all that entails. That took my fear down several notches. I became more neutral about the Jazz going on around me and most of all, as my husband said, I've moved from passive to patient. Honestly that has contributed enormously to calming my nervous system.

Today, as I prepare my taxes and later go visit family, I realize it's all my spiritual path and that makes me very happy.



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This is a new phrase we have around the Candle Wick Shop, born from the workshop Dorothy Morrison did at our store last February.   We packed the house with Dorothy’s fans and they bought us out of not only Dorothy Morrison products, but anything they could buy.  Literally there were people coming into the store for weeks stocking up on anything  and everything.  I have to say, that day’s sales were equivalent to 2 normal weeks.

Whenever we experience a sudden positive change in fortune, we exclaim “It’s a Dorothy Miracle!”.  Dorothy always gets a kick out of the phrase and then immediately counters with “Now Darlin’, I’ll tell you the secret of creating a Dorothy Miracle.”   I will advise you all to listen well to how to create a Dorothy Miracle – this could change your life, or at least your month.

According to the gospel of Dorothy, the way to create a Dorothy Miracle is to give of yourself with no expectation of return.  Host a free class, give to the poor or help someone move.  Do something outside of your immediate circle that is a little uncomfortable, causes a bit of a sacrifice.  That is how you create a Dorothy Miracle.  If you have heard Dorothy teach, you can hear her voice as she says;

“You need to do something that brings money to someone else, you need to just give it with love and you will see it come back to you in droves.  Giving makes you grateful for what you already have.”

 

 

Thanks Dorothy!  Bawk! Bawk!

No matter what the challenges your family faces, it's true that you face them

together. If you bring Reiki energy into your world everyone benefits. Moms and

dads here are the ways Reiki will be the wind beneath your wings.

1. Calming so you can sleep deeper and wake up refreshed.

2. Focus so you can follow through with less time and energy wasted on

distractions.

3. Grounding so you can release fear, stress, anger and frustration and be there

for your kids (and each other) in a calm and assertive way.

Come to our Reiki Healing Center for Reiki Sessions or to learn Reiki. Call us

for more information (248) 547-2987.













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Don't despair. Wicked Witch Oils from our Dorothy Morrison's collection will get you where you want to go.Sent from my iPhone

Kids do learn differently and I was privileged to be around all the beautiful people who work really hard to make sure there are lots of options. We were at the Friends of Kids Who Learn Differently fair at Grove High School in Beverly Hills.

Emily and I chatted with parents of kids with special needs. We listened to stories of love, dedication, challenge and discovery.

What we shared was our desire to be of service with Coventry products and our Reiki Healing Center. To our delight a lot of parents had heard of Reiki and were willing to try it. Everyone agreed parents and kids alike can benefit from Reiki.



I didn't know if the Coventry candles would get on the participants radar but they did! My favorite customer was a 95 year old grandma who said our candles were something special and would be back with her pocketbook to purchase one. I giggled at her choice, the Attraction Love candle.

I believe we will be seeing some new faces at the Candle Wick Shoppe soon. Sigh what a great event!

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Hello all! This month our staff pick is on all of our stones and crystals. This means that until Saturday (January 17th) they will be 15% off. 

While I was deciding on what I wanted to pick this week, I found myself wandering around the store with a Smokey Quartz sphere in my hand, and it occurred to me that I've rarely written about the stones, so here we are!

In case you've never used stones in your magical/daily activities, they're wonderful for the witch-on-the-go, especially if you're too busy to do candle or herb work. Whenever I my schedule gets super busy, I tend to work more with stones than candles; I carry them in my pocket or wear them in necklace cages, etc. Here's a short list of some of my favorite stones; I use these for almost anything. From love and money matters to healing and prosperity, these stones get you going:

• Moonstone: Use Moonstone to balance your emotions on those overwhelming days. This stone is an emotional stabilizer and is also very soothing to have on you. 
• Gold Tiger's Eye: This stone is great for courage, creativity and strength, but one of it's minor uses is protection while traveling. It's that very reason, however, that I often find myself wearing it in new situations. Traveling doesn't necessarily have to be from place-to-place; traveling outside of your comfort zone also takes a lot of courage, and Tiger's Eye is perfect for that.
• Quartz Stones: There are many kinds of Quartz stones, but I find Rose Quartz and Rutilated Quartz the most helpful during those stressful times. Rose Quartz, often used for attracting love, also works in your favor by helping you with self love. Rutilated Quartz eases fears and worries, as well as anxieties.

Tonight, Christmas Eve is the night of Ole St Nick. This is a night about community, connection and a charitable heart. This is a night where our wishes of peace, comfort and joy are amplified and join together with that same intent all around the world.



Come get your Ole St Nick candle and join your heart felt intent with the larger community of loving gratitude.



Today they are 25% off and we are open until 6 (or longer)

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Prabhuji's Gifts has the perfect scent for whatever mood you are in. These incenses can go from earthy or soothing scents to lively, sweet and spicy smells. Some of my favorites include:

Balarama: Named after the elder brother of Krishna, Clove and Lemongrass create a calm, citrusy incense.

Gokula: Myrrh, Vanilla and Tulsi make this earthy combination the perfect meditation incense.

Hari: Brought together in this incense, Amber and Sandalwood are the ideal combination for clearing negativity from  your space and bringing positive energy in to take its place.

Yamuna: Vanilla, Copal and Amber bring into being a sweet and earthy atmosphere.

Each one is available here on the Candle Wick Shoppe website, and there are twelve sticks to a package.

Dragonfly Garage's necklace charms are gorgeous, and one of their lines includes two sided charms with a tarot card on each side. I often find myself looking at them and trying to figure out what these pairs represent together, and after some reading, I think I've come to understand the card combinations a little bit better.

Queen of Wands & II of Swords:

Together the energy from these two cards can help one in business endeavors, matters of love and in prosperity work. The II of Swords is a very stubborn card; an obstacle that is impossible to move, and wearing it will help one to know that one must gather their bearings before taking action. Whereas the Queen of Wands symbolizes confidence in femininity. 

The Chariot & Page of Wands:

The Chariot symbolizes a journey; it could be a journey spiritual in origin, or it could be a trip to the place of your dreams, either way, the Chariot and the Page of Wands can get you where you desire to be in both life and in location. The Page assists one in thinking creatively in this journey.

Queen of Cups & IV of Cups:

The Queen of Cups symbolizes everything that is caring about a person. She is heedful  and an excellent guide, especially for a personality like the IV of Cups, who is quite disappointed, despite their accomplishments. Together these cards can help one with issues of balance or apathy, and help one realize how much potential they have and what they've already accomplished.

The Star & The Tower:

I needed a little bit of help with this one, in all honesty. I couldn't find anything positive to say about The Tower card, and I asked one of our owners, Jacki Smith, what she thought of the combination of the two cards, and she said "As you're getting rid of things, amazing things happen." It hadn't occurred to me that together, these cards represent finding a silver lining. 

These charms cost $18.00 and are available at the Candle Wick Shoppe! Stop by and ask us about our charms.

Hello all! This week our staff pick is all of our incense from HEM, which means that all scents from this company that we have in our store is 15% off. We have a variety of great scents, and some of our favorites include their amber incense, vanilla, patchouli and dragon's blood incenses. Each box contains twenty sticks (and we do have some holiday scents in that are eight sticks a box). Come on in and pick up some new scents!

Colorful inspiration to celebrate your ancestors, because, without them, you would not exist!

For your favorite Fall scents, come to the ROOT...

Ghosts and witches, witches and ghosts!  Who is going to scare us the most?!