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The Messages Candles Send You Through Their Flames

Candles have astonishing powers and are excellent allies in our requests, especially when it comes to black magic, white magic or even in certain rituals. 🕯️ If the color of a candle has to be chosen carefully, did you know that the way it burns could also be important in delivering a message? In fact, candles surely give you a significant message, so discover the meaning of their flames here.

Last updated by Madison Carter

The Messages Candles Send You Through Their Flames

While candles play a major role in rituals, it is just as important to watch how they burn and how their flame moves. 🤫

For the flame speaks: it can soothe the soul and drive away negative energy, but it can also deliver hidden messages. Here is how to read them.

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What does a candle going out mean?

Pay close attention to the moment the candle goes out: its meaning depends on it. If it goes out right after being lit, your guardian angel will help you with the hardest part of your request.

If it goes out several times for no reason, with no draft at all, it is better to stop the ritual and start again later. A flame that dies abruptly announces a major obstacle; if it goes out halfway, the ritual will have little effect.

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A smoking candle: unmask false friends

If the candle smokes a lot, it is time to review your relationships: someone at work, among your friends or in your family is not playing fair. If it smokes a lot and then burns normally, that person will soon reveal themselves.

The same goes for a wick that keeps smoking long after the candle is put out: keep your eyes open and trust your instinct.

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A candle that burns abnormally or drips

If it burns too slowly, the person you are trying to influence is resisting your ritual; it can also mean it is better to put a project on hold, in love as at work. If on the contrary it burns very fast, your ritual is responding well, but its effect will be short-lived: you will need to repeat it.

A candle that drips a lot, with wax piling up around the wick, announces obstacles ahead, even bad news: take time to strengthen your support.

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What do the flame's movements mean?

The flame itself gives precious information: take time to watch it. Is it flickering? Crackling?

Steady and bright

A very positive period is coming.

Flickering or rising

A big change is on its way: work, love or finances.

Swirling

Someone around you lacks sincerity.

Leaning or drooping

Stay alert: there is a danger to watch.

Hesitant

If its intensity changes, disappointment is possible.

Crackling

Small setbacks to settle quickly; sometimes, a presence wanting to deliver a message.

Bluish

The sign of a spiritual awakening.

This art of reading the flame has a name, lychnomancy: discover candle reading.

Key takeaways 📌

  • Timing matters: a candle that goes out right away says your guardian angel is listening.
  • Smoke unmasks: a lot of smoke means someone is not playing fair.
  • A steady flame announces a positive period, a flickering flame a change.

Madison's insights: the Universe speaks to us

In doubt about a flame's meaning, or have questions about your future? A psychic can enlighten you with gentleness and sincerity. The future is mine.

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