Candle Wick Shoppe Blog

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.

We've expanded on our custom mojo bags! Here at Candle Wick, we're always coming up with new concoctions for you to carry for whatever it is you need, and we've done so again by adding on five new mojo bags to the ones we sell here in the shop. 

Introducing (drum roll please):

Calming: This herbal combination is to help you if the day-to-day stresses are becoming too much. Carry it close to you, in your pocket or around your neck, and let the soothing energy wash over you.

Dreams: Put this one under your pillow for vivid, clearer, or prophetic dreams. This may be assistance for those of you that don't regularly remember your dreams.

Happiness: Who doesn't need a little bit of happiness? Hold this mojo bag in your right hand while you meditate and let the good feelings run through you.

Passion: This one is a little bit tricky, because passion could not only relate to the romantic sector of your life, but to how passionate you are about your job, about your interests, etc. If you're trying to reignite the flame between you and someone else, I would suggest wearing it around your neck. If for work, put it in your purse. 

Wishes: Hold the wishes bag in both of your hands and tell it your desires. Put it under your pillow nightly and sleep on it. Do this until you feel confident that your wishes have been sent out into the universe and that someone is working on getting those desires for you.

We also make healing, love, money draw, protection and psychic awareness bags for more mojo wherever you go. Come on down and pick yours up today, they're only three dollars! AND if there's something that we have yet to make a bag for that you're interested in, please feel free to ask us to put one together for you!

Hello, all! I've been on a writing kick for the last few days, and when my creative gears start moving, they usually start with my mojo bag creations. Here are a few unique mojo bag ideas I've been working with based on the herbs we have in the Candle Wick Shoppe. If you're wondering if we have herbs that could help you with what you are working on, or that focus on something specific, please feel free to contact us on facebook with your questions.

A Dream Mojo Bag: Add wormwood to this mojo bag for prophetic dreams.

• Chamomile: Draws you into a peaceful sleep.
• Mullein: Use to keep away nightmares. 
• Rosemary: The herb of remembrance; using this will help you to remember your dreams.
• Sage: Will create more vivid dreams.
• Amethyst: For intuition and wisdom; will assist you with understanding your dreams.

For Studying/Tests: 

• Vervain: Assists one with retaining knowledge.
• Calendula: Add this to your mojo bag for a little bit of positive energy; studying tends to create a lot of stressful energy, and you want to counter that. The herb also helps one to concentrate. 
• Scullcap: Promotes peace and relaxation.
• Bay Leaf (ground): Add a little bit of ground bay leaf for success in your endeavors.
• Mahogany Obsidian: The finishing touch; add this for grounding and concentration. 

To Bring Paying Clients:

• Jezebel Root: Attracts wealthy patrons. 
• Patchouli: "Patchouli's grounded energy helps you be your true divine self, thus attracting people and promoting their cooperation and possible partnership."
• High John Root: Brings luck; often a base for money mojo bags.
• Raw Garnet: Promotes success in business affairs.

Here at the Candle Wick Shoppe, we have our lovely ready made mini Mojo bags ready to grab and go. However, what if we don't carry a bag that suits your needs? Maybe you just want to create your own version of what we have. Well friend, you're in luck. I'm going to tell you what to do to create your own Mojo bag.

All a Mojo bag really is is a bag of herbs, oils, and stones that are mixed together and empowered with the intention and energy of the maker for a specific use. You want to use a fabric in the color of your intention, along with herbs, oils and stones with the same intention. As you mix the herbs, oils, and stones together, you want to envision your intent and imagine your energy is flowing from your hands into the mixture. Feel free to light candles, invoke spirits/gods/ancestors/protectors as you are creating your own little magical pouch. This is your ritual, so please customize it to suit your needs and personal beliefs.

If you have been following my blogs, then you already know what I am going to say. That's right kiddies. These little gems are able to be customized to you. I always recommend doing your research on the herbs, oils, and stones you intend on using. We here at the Candle Wick Shoppe have an amazing selection to choose from, but you may be surprised at what you can find in your own back yard.