A reader asks about the noises candle make while burning.

What does it mean when a candle is melting very quick and there is a lot of popping noises? I had a candle (that would normally melt in 3 hours) melted in 40 minutes. Also at the end, there were popping noises and a “big bang” occurred. The flame just exploded and some parts just flew off around the altar. This happened on the honey jar lid.

Thanks

Michael

Michael, your timing was exquisite since I had another ask the very same thing! 

In your situation that you described, you have not one but two things happening – a ‘quick burn’ and ‘candles talking’ . You candle that should have taken 3 hours burns in 40 minutes, that means that the intensity of the emotions in regards to the honey jars are intense – you are VERY focused on your end result – the love of the person (or thing) in the honey jar (honey jars can be used for love but also for a job or money). I would consider this that your end result will come fast.

The ‘explosion’ and ‘popping’ noises at the end of the candle burn, given that we are ruling out the physical reason of sizzling oil by products (think of the sizzling of sausages or bacon, as result of excess oil in the pan), and if there was not a lot of oil on the top of the lid, I would consider it a sign of the Spirit of the Intention of the Candle ‘arguing’ with the recipient – as if the one in the honey jar was resisting. The ‘explosion’ would be that your candle ‘broke through’ the barrier to this endeavor or person. I would think that you might have ‘gotten through’ to this person.

All in all, I would consider it a very positive sign. Keep us posted on how long this end result comes about!

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The Full Moon in Leo occurs at 9:50 am E.S.T. on Monday, February 9, 2009. This lunation, activated by the Lunar Eclipse occurring on the same day, activates a 6 month period of learning on various levels. In the next 6 months, expect to begin to understand what is really going on in your life and the world. This is the time for deeper examination of your surroundings and the knowledge  to which you have already have been exposed. Keep a grip on spending, as you might fall under the spell of a rather large, gilded item that you might not really need or want, once Leo’s influence has passed. Remember, the ‘King’ likes luxe!

The Moon in Leo is “fixed”, meaning it is aggressive, stable, unchangeable and creative. This is the time that you pull out all the stops for building an altar to send away anything in a grand fashion. The Full Moon is the time to banish, send away, send off and cast off anything that is creating negativity in your life – including bills, debt, nosy or jealous neighbors or friends, and bad lovers! The Full Moon in Leo gives them to boot with flair and style – the middle of the restaurant wine-tossed-in-the-face, sending in that final payment for something with a big ‘FINAL PAYMENT’ across the envelope, or maybe just plain ol’ yelling out the window ‘See ya, wouldn’t want to be ya’ when the resident next door is moving out. If you find yourself feeling like committing one of these behaviors – DON’T!

This is also the time to break down your altars, cleaning them up and washing them down. It is also a time to get a piece of fabric and create a new altar cloth – maybe with some rhinestones or sequins, as you know Leos love to shine! Polish up those brass candlesticks and mirrors, too!

Towards the end of the lunation, light a gold candle in the center of your home, not only to activate the Feng Shui area for health but to also bring a little ‘golden light’ to an otherwise gloomy February winter day.

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Here is reader with a potentially serious problem regarding a binding spell.

Jacqueline,

My boyfriend and I are concerned because we believe we may have subconsciously performed a candle spell. We have consulted someone for the meaning for what we have done but just want to be sure of the answers.

Here is the basic problem. We are both natural witches…although up till now we have not done any formal training to define and learn about our abilities and such. We are both in the process of divorcing our previous spouses. He met the woman he married in Jr High while he was still dating me. He fell hard for her and he and I lost contact until recently. I am well aware that he is still very much in-love with his x-wife to be. The other night he pulled out his spirit board because he felt compelled to use it. Before actually using the board he set up a series of candles. He set them in the shape of a pentagram…3 short red candles in glass jars. One large purple candle in a glass jar and one large light pink pillar candle. He lit all of them. He needed to thin the wax from one of the red candles and poured the melted red wax into the pink candle. Later in the night when we were done with the board I poured the wax from the same red candle into the pink…again to thin the wax around the wick. When he stared to do it I told him not too but did not think before I did it myself.

After consulting a friend who knows more then we do about these things we are not sure if we have now cast a binding or love spell or not. We do know that at the time he had both myself and his x-wife to be on his mind and I had him only on my mind. We are concerned that either he may have bound himself to her and I both while I bound myself to him…or that we have just performed some sort of spell that binds us to each other. The info that we were given is that we have basically just bound each other and that the old relationship will die away because of the timing of the spell…just a few days before the new moon…we did this on Thursday, January 22 2009.

I am asking for a definition and explanation for what we have done. I would also like to know the harm and benefits of what we have done. Also if you could tell me what we need to do now that would help. No matter what it is that we have done we both agree that if there is any safe way to undo it we would like to. We love each other a great deal but if there is a way we want to let fate take its course and not meddle in anyway.

Please help us if you can.

Thank you

Sabrina

I had asked for a bit more clarification and this is the second post I received:

Jacqueline
Well my main concern is simple. I know that we have performed a binding spell of some sort I just don’t know what exactly we did. He poured the wax from the red candle into the pink…then later I did the same. He was thinking of me and his ex which he still loves.
What did we do and can we undo it?

Sabrina

First, Sabrina, I would like to apologize for the time you waited for this answer. I had a rush of clients and was getting absolutely no time to contemplate what to write to you.

My first thoughts was that it was a shame that you, who obviously are so devoted to this man, are not the recipient of the same level of devotion. He should have been clear with you when you were considering this spell.

Now, what to do? If the relationship (meaning with you and him) is going strong, then that is good, however, keep in mind, if things ‘go south’ (meaning going wrong), then you have to do a little separation work. These kind of candle spells are not something to take lightly and all intentions should be considered when doing one.

The more important problem is HIS - because his intentions were not altogether true to YOU. He might have set himself up to have contact with his ex for a very long time – regardless of children that they might have together (that’s a whole ‘nuther ballgame).

IF you are ready to move on from him, then get a female figure candle and a male figure candle in white (peace) and set them back to back and tie them with white string (not too thick). Set on glass Pyrex pie pan with a petition paper that has your full name written on it in one direction, and his full name written COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN under your name. Then, take a scissor and cut 95% through the paper from each direction, leaving only a paper shard holding the paper together. This will be placed under the figure candles.

I would also strongly suggest the 9 Walnut Baths to clear out the situation. E-mail me privately about this one.

Pour a whole bottle of Cut and Clear Anointing Oil over the two candles, letting it drizzle and drip over the string, petition paper and candles. Then light candles, first the female THEN the male, and send him off with peace and love, praying that he will find what he is truly looking for and praying that he will understand and wish the same for you. This is a ‘no animosity’ candle spell – one where you know that it isn’t going to work and you wish them peace in departure as you want peace a this time as well.

If he is now wanting to ‘undo’ his binding to his ex (because of HIS mindset while performing this), there are reputable spell caster who can help with this. Since I do not know what part of the country or world you are at, I would suggest going to your local botanica or candle shop and ask around for some suggestions before choosing someone to perform this. WORD OF CAUTION: This is not your job to undo his binding to his ex; leave it to him.

Bless you, I hope this helps.

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