Candle magic is an ancient practice common to all the African witchcraft traditions, from Santeria and Palo in Cuba to Voodoo in Haiti and Hoodoo in the Southern US.
Candles let us give light to the spirits, so that they can see clearly into our world and focus their energies on our prayers and requests.
When I’m lighting a candle for someone, I usually draw the spirits’ signatures on the ground first, then annoint the candle with oils and herbs, pray over it and light it.
As long as it remains burning (usually about a week), its flame will “broadcast” whatever prayers it was charged with, so that the spirits will continue to work on that person’s problem.
Depending on the nature of the request, I sometimes use special “figural” candles. Two of the most popular are candles shaped like human skulls (to influence a person’s mind) and candles shaped like human genitals (to influence a person’s sex life).
If you are interested in having an authentic Palo Mayombe candle trabajo (job) done for a special request of any sort, please contact me today.
