Candle Wick Shoppe Blog

I was having a conversation the other day with a customer that was full of questions about our crystals (one of my favorite subjects), and thought that y'all might benefit from a bit of information about selecting crystals for some general-use things like money draw, attraction, healing, etc. Crystals are perfect for those of you that don't have time to do long rituals, or are always on the go. All of the stones mentioned below are ones that we have at the Candle Wick Shoppe, so if you see any that jump out at you, or if you still have some unanswered questions about them, feel free to come on by and ask us more about our crystals!

Crystals Commonly Used For:

• Love: Rose Quartz (self love/friend love), Carnelian, Emerald, Bloodstone (self love), and Ruby.
• Money Draw and Prosperity: Jade, Pyrite, Emerald, Green Aventurine, and Lode Stone.
• Grounding and Calming: Moss Agate, Mahogany Obsidian, Moonstone, Blue Howlite, Lepidolite, Yellow Jasper and Bloodstone.
• Anxiety Relief: Tigers Eye (gold), Sodalite, Rutilated Quartz, Snowflake Obsidian, Pink Calcite, Rhodonite.
• Healing: Shark Teeth (pain relief), Obsidian arrowheads (resilience), Hematite (circulation), Copper (arthritis/rheumatism).
• Protection: Shark Teeth, Jet, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Blue Tigers Eye (for healers), Gold Tigers Eye (while traveling), Botswana Agate.
• Psychic Awareness: Amethyst, Rainbow Moonstone, Serpentine, Red Jasper, Fluorite.

Everyone has their own sphere of influence touching and affecting the lives that they come in contact with.  Chapter 3, Page 14. 

When you are in the flow of your destiny, you are on your path and it will become easier and easier to manifest your magic.  Chapter 2, Page 11.

Hello all! We've got a couple of in-store sales going on at the Candle Wick Shoppe starting today (May 23rd) and ending on Sunday (May 25th). Starting today all of our wind chimes are 30% off and our Honeypot Luminaries are 10% off!

These wind chimes from SPI would look absolutely marvelous in your garden!

And these gorgeous Honeypots are perfect for lighting up your patio parties.

Being able to read your own records and understanding more than one perspective of your story will change everything.  Chapter 2, Page 13, Paragraph 4.

When you say, "Yup, this sucks," you are guaranteed to make it out alive and stronger.  Chapter 2, Page 9. 

It is time to open your eyes, see how magic is happening in your life, and step right into your destiny.  Chapter 1, Page 7.

Even when we aren't totally clear about what we are going for, our guides will tirelessly steer us toward it because they understand what we still need to learn, what drives us, our hopes, goals, dreams, and aspirations.  Chapter 1, Page 12, Paragraph 4. 

When you cast your spell, you must meet it halfway, and don’t judge what outfit it wears. Chapter 1, Page 5.

Good morning everyone! For those of you in college, it's very likely that you're just finishing up your finals this week, and if that's the case, I've got some great candle choices for helping you through the end-of-the-semester stresses. 

• Sweetgrass World Magic Candle: During this week, I find it's hard for students to stay positive while studying for their exams. Burn the Sweetgrass candle to promote those good feelings that you really do need during this stressful time.
  
  "Sweetgrass has been used for centuries by the Native American people to cleanse away the worries, stress and energies that keep us apart from the sweetness of life. It is burnt to bring forth the wisdom of all peoples of Turtle Island (the Americas). Placing this candle on your altar will inspire you to see the beauty that is present in your life. This awakened appreciation will illuminate new paths and answers that had been locked away. When you light this candle, sit in a quiet place and whisper all of your fears, anger, stress and inner ugliness toward the candle.The flame will remove these blocks, lighting the path to what is sweet and beautiful. Sit with this new energy, allowing it to seep into your very core. Extinguish the candle when you are done."
  
  
• Ganesha World Magic Candle: I light the Ganesha candle whenever I hit those creative road blocks while writing papers or doing projects. Ganesha is here to help remove the obstacles that are keeping you from finishing these endeavors.
  
  "To appeal to Ganesha, light this candle and recite this prayer:
  
  Om sri Ganesha Namaha- Great Lord of Wisdom, Here I stand with so many decisions to make, with so many ways to turn. I beg your Grace. Please fill me with righteous judgment and clear discrimination as I lay all confusion at your feet and immerse myself solely in your being. Om Ganesha Saranam.
  
  Then close your eyes and bring this image into your mind. Speak directly to Ganesha and lay all your problems and questions at his feet. He will not answer you directly but will move through your life in mysterious ways, opening doors and influencing situations on your behalf. Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Give thanks and eat chocolate."
  
  
• Energy & Will Blessed Herbal Candle: Light this candle with the Problem Solving Blessed Herbal Candle before those tough morning classes to give you that energy boost that coffee just hasn't been giving you lately. 
  
  "I call on forces higher than I, to awaken the vitality that I hold inside. To strengthen my will and bring energy to me, motion is what I need to be. Passion & Fire to spur me on, send me these energies from beyond. I call on thee in perfect trust & love, sending me guidance from above."
  
  
• Stability Blessed Herbal Candle: Light this candle during your downtime for a little bit of grounding; relax. 
  
  "I call on forces greater than I, to awaken the confidence that I hold inside. Ground in me your great strength, help me be stable and my soul to wake. Lift my spirits & help me be strong, so that I may learn your healing song. In perfect balance do all things live, instill this in me, so like you I can give."
  

, prayer, psychoanalysis, therapy, affirmations, yoga and energy work are all powerful beginnings to the process of magic, but they're only the beginning.  Chapter 1, Page 3.

You have an all-access pass to explore and learn from your (Akashic) records.  Chapter 1, Page 11, Paragraph 3.

Every opportunity, adversity and learned helps craft the unique person we are today and the reality in which we live.  Chapter: Intro, Page xi.

Chapter: Preface - Page xvii - Paragraph 1

Stop being a tourist in your own soul, and start being your own caretaker and advocate.

Chapter: Preface - Page xvii - Paragraph 1

Stop being a tourist in your own soul, and start being your own caretaker and advocate.

No clock too big, no clock too small, come to Candle Wick we have them all!

We recently brought some lovely vintage clocks into the shop and they are too gorgeous not to share with all of you. Each clock varies in size and styles; some look like something out of the Baroque period whilst others look more Victorian. All of them are battery operated, and range from $15.95 to $24.95 in price and are selling fast. They make a great addition to your home and match well with just about any decor. I'm buying one for myself, so you better come on down before the one you want is gone! 

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time for change and getting to work on those things that, during the last year, you "didn't have time to do" or "could wait until the next year to do." I couldn't pick just one candle, so I have a couple that could come in handy with preparing for January 1st. 

1. The Transition Blessing Kit from Coventry Creations is appropriate for making an easy transition into 2014 and contains three votives: Needed Changes, Inspiration and Prosperity Blessed Herbal votives. Use these three candles to inspire positive changes in the upcoming year. 
   
   I welcome this time of transition. I open the door to positive change in my life, freeing me from my past limitations. I am inspired to travel in a new direction of abundance.
   
   
2. The first New Moon of 2014 lands on the first day of the year, making it the perfect time to use the New Moon candle from Coventry Creations' Drawing Down the Moon line. Light this candle on the first day of January (the New Moon starts at 6:15 in the morning, eastern time) to promote change, for the dawning of a New Moon is the ideal time to start your resolutions, for it is a time for new beginnings and change. 
   

When I began learning about herbs and their metaphysical properties my favorite way to use them was in Mojo Bags and pouches. Creating Mojo Bags is one of the most fun and simplest ways to use herbs for whatever it is that you need. Depending on what you're trying to accomplish, where you have your Mojo Bag is very important. Carry a Money Draw bag in your purse to help you attract prosperity and money-making opportunities, and keep a Protection bag in the glove compartment of your car when you drive (I find this gives me a bit of peace of mind). Or if you're trying to attract that special someone carry a Love bag in your pocket the next time you go out for a night on the town. 

We have great Make-Your-Own Mojo Bag Kits available here and they come with up to five herbs, a stone, and a small pouch with step-by-step instructions on how to create your Mojo Bag and cards on each individual herb and the stone and what they do within the mixture. 

The term "Evil Eye" is used for both a look of jealousy or envy one gives another, and the charms used to protect one from such a look. In this case, I would be referring to the latter. Here at Candle Wick we love our Evil Eyes and we have quite a few, and we even have an Evil Eye protection candle from Coventry Creations. Many cultures in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have ways of protecting themselves from the aforementioned Evil Eye look that include the charms we have in our shop. They are often put on the front door or in a window, and people often put them on the door of a newborn child's room to keep them safe. I have Evil Eyes at home and in my car, just for general protection from outside forces. They bring great peace of mind, and have also been known to bring in good energy and luck.

Aaaaaaaaaaaand we have them in six different sizes, depending on where you wish to hang your Evil Eye.

Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth was the first book of Dorothy Morrison's that I had ever read, and after having read it numerous times it is still one of my absolute favorites; it is an incredibly informative novel on the Holiday season and the different traditions from both the past and the present and from various cultures around the world. With the holidays once again sneaking up on us, this is a must have for those of you who are new to Wicca and Paganism, as well as an important book for experienced practitioners. 

Yule covers everything from the history of Yule, the necessary preparations for the season and delightful quick and easy gift ideas, to a daily event calendar for the entire month of December. Prepare yourself for 198 pages of fascinating information that is sure to get you more than ready for the Yuletide season.

Here are some of the interesting facts you'll find throughout the book; these are from the chapter on Yuletide Trivia and Fun Facts:

• Donder (not Donner), which means thunder, was the original name of the reindeer who helped pull Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. He was paired with Blitzen, whose name means lightning.
• The custom of Santa eating cookies on Christmas Eve originated in Germany where trees were decorated with fruit, flowers, and sweet confections. After leaving gifts for good children, he'd simply help himself to the goodies on the tree!
• St. Nick doesn't get a vacation after the winter holidays. Since he's also the patron saint responsible for Greece, Russia, sailors, merchants, pawnbrokers, bakers, prisoners, children, and wolves, he's a very busy spirit year 'round.