Thanks for sharing.
@K.Theo I’ve actually heard both from several different sources
Clarification is a critical thinking skill, thankyou for assisting the thought process.
A very interesting ritual, but why not use a black mirror or a crystal ball instead of a candle? Personally, I prefer to use these two things for evocations and candles for signaling the spirit so you know exactly when it is present in the room through the flame.