RACHEL PATTERSON (Hampshire, UK) is a high priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. She's the author of twenty books on Witchcraft, including Curative Magic (9780738763286) and A Witch for Every Season (9780738771526). Rachel is a regular contributor to Pagan Dawn magazine and Witchcraft & Wicca magazine, and she was recently added to the prestigious 2023 Spiritual 100 List by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine.

• ContentsList of Practices xviiIntroduction: Lighting the Wick 1Part One • The BasicsOne: Simply Candles 5Two: Witchcraft Fundamentals 11Three: Beginning Candle Magic 29Four: Choosing a Candle 49Five: Methods and Ways 85Part Two • Amplifying Your MagicSix: Sensory Magic 105Seven: Timing and Energy 135Eight: Additional Correspondences 149Part Three • Candle Magic SpellsNine: Before You Begin 177Ten: Spells for Growth and Abundance 181Eleven: Spells for Healing and Insight 195Twelve: Spells for Protection 209Thirteen: Spells for Relationships and Positive Emotions 217Fourteen: Spells to Cast Out 233Fifteen: Dedicated Candle Use 245Sixteen: Elevating Your Practice 267Conclusion: As the Candlelight Flickers … 281Further Reading 283

"I have been practicing magic for over 50 years and all the things my grandma ever taught me about candle magic are in Practical Candle Magic and much more. Practical Candle Magic is a veritable encyclopedia on the topic that spans many cultures and a must have for any witch; beginner to advance. The reader will find spells, exercises, mantic divinations, a compendium of correspondences, how to divine with pins in candles, wax poppets and much more, this book is a valuable resource. Rachel Patterson writes in an easy style that is relevant to our more modern times. Practical Candle Magic will not disappoint and is sure to be a bestseller!"—Cat Gina Cole, author of Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft"Rachel Patterson has brought candle magic to life in exciting new ways with this book. Filled with practical information and techniques, examples to use and personalize, how to dispose of magical ingredients, cleansing and re-using—there is so much crammed into this delightful book. Practical Candle Magic offers new takes on candle magic for the novice or those with experience and will be a valuable resource to rely on for years to come. Written in a warm and welcoming manner with a depth of knowledge and insight founded in real experience, this book deserves a place on every pagan bookshelf."—Moira Hodgkinson, author of Operation Cone of Power and Living Witchcraft

RACHEL PATTERSON (Hampshire, UK) is a high priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. She's the author of twenty books on Witchcraft, including Curative Magic (9780738763286) and A Witch for Every Season (9780738771526). Rachel is a regular contributor to Pagan Dawn magazine and Witchcraft & Wicca magazine, and she was recently added to the prestigious 2023 Spiritual 100 List by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine.

• ContentsList of Practices xviiIntroduction: Lighting the Wick 1Part One • The BasicsOne: Simply Candles 5Two: Witchcraft Fundamentals 11Three: Beginning Candle Magic 29Four: Choosing a Candle 49Five: Methods and Ways 85Part Two • Amplifying Your MagicSix: Sensory Magic 105Seven: Timing and Energy 135Eight: Additional Correspondences 149Part Three • Candle Magic SpellsNine: Before You Begin 177Ten: Spells for Growth and Abundance 181Eleven: Spells for Healing and Insight 195Twelve: Spells for Protection 209Thirteen: Spells for Relationships and Positive Emotions 217Fourteen: Spells to Cast Out 233Fifteen: Dedicated Candle Use 245Sixteen: Elevating Your Practice 267Conclusion: As the Candlelight Flickers … 281Further Reading 283

"I have been practicing magic for over 50 years and all the things my grandma ever taught me about candle magic are in Practical Candle Magic and much more. Practical Candle Magic is a veritable encyclopedia on the topic that spans many cultures and a must have for any witch; beginner to advance. The reader will find spells, exercises, mantic divinations, a compendium of correspondences, how to divine with pins in candles, wax poppets and much more, this book is a valuable resource. Rachel Patterson writes in an easy style that is relevant to our more modern times. Practical Candle Magic will not disappoint and is sure to be a bestseller!"—Cat Gina Cole, author of Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft"Rachel Patterson has brought candle magic to life in exciting new ways with this book. Filled with practical information and techniques, examples to use and personalize, how to dispose of magical ingredients, cleansing and re-using—there is so much crammed into this delightful book. Practical Candle Magic offers new takes on candle magic for the novice or those with experience and will be a valuable resource to rely on for years to come. Written in a warm and welcoming manner with a depth of knowledge and insight founded in real experience, this book deserves a place on every pagan bookshelf."—Moira Hodgkinson, author of Operation Cone of Power and Living Witchcraft

RACHEL PATTERSON (Hampshire, UK) is a high priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. She's the author of twenty books on Witchcraft, including Curative Magic (9780738763286) and A Witch for Every Season (9780738771526). Rachel is a regular contributor to Pagan Dawn magazine and Witchcraft & Wicca magazine, and she was recently added to the prestigious 2023 Spiritual 100 List by Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine.

• ContentsList of Practices xviiIntroduction: Lighting the Wick 1Part One • The BasicsOne: Simply Candles 5Two: Witchcraft Fundamentals 11Three: Beginning Candle Magic 29Four: Choosing a Candle 49Five: Methods and Ways 85Part Two • Amplifying Your MagicSix: Sensory Magic 105Seven: Timing and Energy 135Eight: Additional Correspondences 149Part Three • Candle Magic SpellsNine: Before You Begin 177Ten: Spells for Growth and Abundance 181Eleven: Spells for Healing and Insight 195Twelve: Spells for Protection 209Thirteen: Spells for Relationships and Positive Emotions 217Fourteen: Spells to Cast Out 233Fifteen: Dedicated Candle Use 245Sixteen: Elevating Your Practice 267Conclusion: As the Candlelight Flickers … 281Further Reading 283

"I have been practicing magic for over 50 years and all the things my grandma ever taught me about candle magic are in Practical Candle Magic and much more. Practical Candle Magic is a veritable encyclopedia on the topic that spans many cultures and a must have for any witch; beginner to advance. The reader will find spells, exercises, mantic divinations, a compendium of correspondences, how to divine with pins in candles, wax poppets and much more, this book is a valuable resource. Rachel Patterson writes in an easy style that is relevant to our more modern times. Practical Candle Magic will not disappoint and is sure to be a bestseller!"—Cat Gina Cole, author of Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft"Rachel Patterson has brought candle magic to life in exciting new ways with this book. Filled with practical information and techniques, examples to use and personalize, how to dispose of magical ingredients, cleansing and re-using—there is so much crammed into this delightful book. Practical Candle Magic offers new takes on candle magic for the novice or those with experience and will be a valuable resource to rely on for years to come. Written in a warm and welcoming manner with a depth of knowledge and insight founded in real experience, this book deserves a place on every pagan bookshelf."—Moira Hodgkinson, author of Operation Cone of Power and Living Witchcraft