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Candle Wax Reading: How to Divine with Wax and Meanings

The practice of divining by wax has been around since the times of the ancient Celts and then later ancient Rome. This practice is known specifically as Carromancy (wax reading) or Ceromancy (wax divining) Often wax divination was performed by pouring hot wax directly into a bowl of water. However, in more modern times, wax divination is often performed by observing the wax patterns of a burning candle. Although there …

Hand of Glory: Grisly History, Lore, and Modern Candle Magic

Witchcraft isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it’s downright disturbing. Yet even those disturbing ingredients and anecdotes intrigue us. As human beings, many of us are drawn to the taboo, whether we admit it or not. The hand of glory offers a hand-out of nightmares, folklore, and inspiration for those who dare take it. Learn all about its origins, history, and properties here. What is the Hand of Glory? First, we must …