I’ve noticed that some magicians say not to use lighters to light candles in rituals, but they never explain why. Is there some reason why you should only use matches or is it just a bunch of BS?
I’m asking because for some reason in the past few workings I’ve done involving candles from some reason I have difficulty lighting the matches. I don’t know if it’s because the air is moist since I usually take a shower right before a ritual or if it’s just crappy matches, but it’s annoying enough to get me to lose focus and a lighter would be a lot less troublesome.
Some say it is disrespectful to use anything but matches. I used to be superstitious about only using matches until I met a witch who was (and still is) one of the best I have ever worked with, who used a silver zippo. I asked, I thought you were only supposed to use matches. She gave me an annoyed look and said, "why, can’t you get a flame from a lighter?"
Now I use a lighter or matches.
Do whatever works for you. Don’t get hung up on it.
I have used a lighter for ritual with no problems. I have found matches easier for lighting incense coals, however. I agree with Azesiel: Do whatever works for you.
I never heard of such things. I think (if anything) it depends on the intention…plus if it helps you The Adept reach a deeper level of the Theta-Gamma sync.
I don’t think entities or “Magick” if you will really care.
It doesn’t matter what you use. I usually light the first candle with either and use the lit candle to light the others. It’s the same kind of superstions that you shouldn’t blow/pinch/snuff out a candle that your still working.
If it has meaning and intent to you do it if not don’t bother.
It’s in your intent. If the silver zippo, or consecrated matches, or whatever make you feel better, do as you will. Uncle Chuckie uses a flashlight for a magick wand, so…
I trust you performed the consecration and multiple charging rituals required to properly imbue it with the energy needed to fully appreciate its power. I found the process to be quite tedious and grueling myself. I was left in a state of dehydration and a nasty case of tinnitus that I thought would never ease up.
I tried to book a consultation with E.A. but was told that for a ritual of this caliber I’d be charged $5.99 for the first minute and $3.99 for each additional minute instead of the flat fee normally charged.
Hate to break it to you but that was your birthday and those were trick candles…we thought it’d be funny and then you got all carried away and it just got really awkward. We wanted to tell you but you just looked so pleased with yourself.
If you REALLY want to be hardcore, kindle a twig from a fire made from dogwood shavings lit by a burning glass at noon [magnifying glass]It won’t do fuckall for your ritual or powers[I don’t think!] BUT, it gives you practice and makes as much sense as this debate.
Come to think of it, I use a bronze zippo in honor of my goddess…MAYBE the fact it’s consecrated to her is the kick? funny thing since her first gift to me was a fire spell.Hmmmmmmmm
