Intention candles are used to manifest ones wishes and desires. They can be used as a tool to bring inspiration and assist in healing. Lighting a candle represents the five elements: water, earth, fire, and spirit. When you light your candle you meditate and manifest, you release that energy outward to the universe. These candles have been used globally across different cultures. However, when using intention candles it is important to remember that this is a ritual to send out a message into the universe. You still must put in the work yourself to achieve your goals, but be open to what the universe sends you back.
Steps on how to use candle:
1. Cleanse your space and aura.
This can be done through smudging with palo santo, sage, or other herb bundles with rosemary or cedar. Make sure to declutter your space. Our physical is a representation of our mental state. Cleanse your mind by cleansing your environment.
2. Write down your intention
Close your eyes and breathe in and breathe out. Visualize your intention. What does it look like? What are your goals? See yourself achieving this and focus on what it feels to achieve it. When you feel confident about this, write it down on a piece of paper and say it out loud as many times as you feel like you need to. Fold up the paper and place it under your candle.
3. Light your candle
Focus on the flame. Think about your intention. Speak words of gratitude and positive affirmations out loud. Thank the universe.