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The astrological highlight of the week will be Thursday’s full Moon in Gemini, but if we remember that the full Moon is active about a week ahead of time until it waxes full, there’s good cause to keep an eye out for its influence starting on Monday. The Aries Moon on Monday is great for productivity, but it can also cause extra stress as we try to accomplish more than possible in a 24-hour period, so let’s pace ourselves and stay in the moment! A Taurus Moon hangs overhead Tuesday and Wednesday, adding a more grounded and stable energy to all our movements. The Gemini full Moon shifts our focus to communication skills and social interaction through Friday, compelling us to spend more time talking and less time acting. We’ll drift through the weekend under a watery Cancer Moon, gravitating to whatever strikes our fancy, and the main theme will be relaxing in the comfort of our own homes, in the presence of our friends and loved ones.

13 Candle Spell Hacks That Anyone Can Use, by Madame Pamita

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

Candle Magic Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming
If you've never done a candle spell before, candle magic can seem a bit daunting. Even if you've done a few candle spells, you might feel bogged down with the details.

I hear from panicky spell casters all the time who are overwhelmed by too many moving parts in their spells. They are unsure if they have to start on a certain day or use a certain candle or say certain words to get the result that they want. While timings, candle style, and incantations can all add power to a spell, if they are causing "analysis paralysis" then all that anxiety around your spell is actually working against you.

Are You Overthinking Your Spell Work?
We've all seen those Hollywood movies with witches doing elaborate candle spells with eye of newt and toe of frog, and it's natural to worry that, if our spell isn't Instagram-worthy are we doing something wrong?

"What if I pick the wrong candle?"
"What happens if I make a horrible mistake?"
And, the big one..."Where do I even start?”"

The good news is that not every candle spell has to be an elaborate set up with rare ingredients on a dedicated altar. Even a beginner witch can do powerful spells with less complicated magic and see amazing results.

I'm going to share 13 of my favorite easy-breezy tips and tricks for candle spells that bust the myths you might be carrying around in the back of your head and give you the encouragement to go for it.

1. 1. If you need the results now, do your spell now. It might be lovely to wait until a certain special moon phase or day of the week, but if you need those spell results ASAP, do your spell right now.

1. 1. More is not always better. More candles, more herbs, more oils. We can overload our spell with too much stuff, confusing the energy, or worse, creating a flammable mess. A single candle charged with a clear and focused intent can be more productive than twenty candles imbued with 13 different herbs and spices and some wishy-washy energy. Which bring me to...

1. 1. Your emotions and focus are the most important ingredients. Sometimes you might feel like you can't do your spell because you don't have the correct "stuff," but don't forget that your confident emotions and your positive focus on your goal are the most important ingredients of any candle spell.

1. 1. You don't always need to do all the work. While I am a total advocate for empowering people to create their own candle spells, sometimes we don't have the energy or the time to learn everything needed to craft a particular candle spell formula from scratch. That's where reliable and trusted shops come in. Purchase a spell kit or prepared candle from your favorite magical candle shop and you will be able to do a spell that's as simple as lighting a wick.

1. 1. Size matters! (But probably not the way you think it does.) I love big pillar candles (and I cannot lie!) but for a spell where you need results right now, a candle that burns for a long time might not be the best choice. A smaller candle such as a chime candle or even a birthday candle may be just the thing if you need to get that spell out there into the ether right this minute!

1. 1. You can't mess up the words. If you're not sure what spell words to use, speak from your heart. Extra bonus witch tip: When possible, try to phrase things in the positive (for example, "I am protected" rather than, "Bad things are not going to happen to me anymore").

1. 1. There are plenty of great substitutes for the rare and endangered. There are a lot of old candle spells that utilize herbs or roots that are endangered or animal parts that may be harvested in unethical ways. Don't feel pressured into using ingredients that don't mesh with your own ethical standards. You don't necessarily need a rare and expensive mandrake root for every (or even "any") love spell. There are dozens of amazing plants that you can add to your magic that can probably be found in your spice rack or your garden (I see you, cinnamon and rose!)

1. 1. You can do a candle spell without a dedicated altar space. I love a good altar (the five altars in my house will testify to that) but you don't always need a formal altar to do a candle spell. Clear a shelf, window sill, side table, or even a kitchen table and it can serve as a space to do your candle magic. Just be sure that all flammable things (such as curtains or papers) are kept far away from your flame.

1. 1. You don't need to wait to be initiated to do candle spells. Becoming an initiate into a mystery tradition can be an amazing and enlightening journey, but it's not required for you to do candle magic. Candle magic isn't a part of any one spiritual path. It belongs to everyone. It's the people's magic!

1. 1. If your candle does wonky things, fix it! Candle spells aren't called spell "work" for nothin'! Sometimes you have to give it a little effort. If your candle is doing something weird as it burns, don't just stand by and watch—work on it! Pour out excess wax, add a helper wick for a candle where the wick gets drowned in the wax pool, or trim back the wick for a candle flame that is burning too high. The goal is to have an even and steady burn and if you have to tend to your candle to get that, then do it.

1. 1. Trust your magic. One of the simplest concepts to know but most difficult to master is the idea that you have to have trust. Trust that your candle is sending lightwaves of positive intention out into the universe. Trust that your herbal allies are supporting your magic. And most importantly, trust your own power to transform your life through magic.

1. Have patience with your results. Sometimes a few things have to unfold in time and space before you can get your candle spell results. One phrase I love to add to my candle spell words is "...the perfect outcome in perfect timing..." By saying that, I remind myself to be patient and aim high for the very best outcome.
2. Don't be afraid to try a different approach. Once in a while, even the most adept magicians casts a candle spell that does nothing. Don't beat yourself up about it. It's just feedback that's telling you that you need to approach the matter in a different magical way. Try the same candle with a slightly a different intention, try a different candle spell, or try a spell that doesn't involve a candle at all. Make notes about what works and what doesn't in your Book of Shadows (or your spiral notebook) and you'll start to see what magic is most effective for you.

K.I.S.S. (or, "Keep It Simple, Sorceress/Sorcerer")
If you find yourself hesitating before doing a candle spell, remind yourself that people have been playing magically with fire for hundreds of thousands of years. Your ancestors probably didn't stress about whether or not they had all the things that they thought they needed for a spell and neither should you.

Remind yourself that it's better to do a simple and focused candle spell with what you have available than to do nothing at all. Candle spells are meant to be exciting and fun. Free yourself to play with candle magic in simpler ways and watch your magic soar.

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide, 2020. All rights reserved.

My name is Kayla and I'm a Gemini. I had a dream that God was talking to me and he said that I used to be a girl named Kelly Somsky whom people called the shadow because one day I disappeared. He told me I was very religious. In my dream, he also showed me a picture of the girl that was black and white. She had brown hair and brown eyes just like me, but unlike me she, was thin. I have been reading the Bible lately and becoming more religious. Can you tell me what this dream means?

Kayla

Susyn:

You dream has many interesting clues for you to examine. For starters, it is a sign that you need to look more closely at yourself, at who you are and where you are headed. This type of dream often inspires the dreamer to make important changes in their life in order to better align with their soul and destiny.

As a Gemini, you were born into the world with two separate and distinct personalities. We all have a light and shadow side, so it is interesting to note that God referred to a girl named Kelly who used to be called the shadow. The fact that she disappeared is very important, for it suggests that God was referring to a part of you that was hidden or buried early in childhood.

The girl's name is not as important as what you learned about her. Numerologically, the first name Kelly is a number two, which again suggests that there are two sides to you. Your name Kayla vibrates to the number five, which reveals that your intellectual nature is much stronger than your implied counterpart. Number vibrations are similar to astrology; they can influence us but do not absolutely define our personalities or destinies. To learn more, enter your full name and date of birth into a numerological website and find your destiny numbers.

It's interesting to note that in this dream, you were presented with a picture of a girl who looked very similar to you except for her size. This may indicate that when you were younger (and smaller), you had a much broader, more complex personality. Most of us can identify a point in childhood when our innocence and optimism were diminished because some event caused us to pull back and hide certain aspects of ourselves.

In the dream, you were told that you were religious. Religion is a good starting point when people begin to explore their spiritual nature. However, please be cautious about getting involved with any group that might try to control you through fear or moral edicts. You are perfectly capable of connecting with God one-on-one and making your decisions based on intuition, awareness and dreams such as the one you have described.

I feel this dream is calling for you to revive the small child within you and integrate her into your current life. When you feel stressed or confused, that's a great time to call on Kelly, invite her into the light, and learn more about her. A guided meditation or psychic reading can help you learn more about her as well, which will make it easier to meld with her and bring these two parts of yourself back together.

*****

Oceania:

Dreams are often about wish fulfillment, and dream characters are often a part of us. The name Kelly is a thinly-disguised version of Kayla since both contain the letters K, L and Y. Since black-and-white photographs are associated with the past, Kelly is a younger version of you who has since disappeared. She is thin like a shadow, as you once were when you were younger. You dreamed of her because you would like to recover and embrace that lost part of yourself - not just her size but her identity, too.

I encourage you to ponder whether the letters in Somsky bring anything to mind. I notice that it contains all the letters in smoky. Just as hazy smoke obscures vision, you were unable to see clearly that Kelly is you! The word also makes me think of some sky. Are you spending too much time indoors, reading? Do you long to breathe fresh air and see some sky? I recommend you walk through a local garden or park and let Mother Nature nurture you.

Dreams are symbolic, so the black-and-white photo may also represent black-and-white (all-or-none) thinking. It's not a matter of fat or thin; there are many shades of gray and many weights in between. The recent documentary Forks Over Knives, which depicts a loving approach to health and weight-loss, would be worth your while. Most libraries also carry DVDs to help you exercise at home; as little as ten minutes a day would make a difference!

Back to all-or-none thinking: it's not a matter of you being religious or not religious. Pleasure and virtue, body and soul don't have to be mutually exclusive! When we examine the history of the Western world, we see that the ancient Greeks and Romans found value in all aspects of humanity: physical health, intellectual pursuits, artistic expression, sensual pleasures and good character.

Between the fall of their civilizations and the late 1400s, about a thousand years went by during which Christianity promoted asceticism. It was deemed better to suffer in this life as Christ did and put off rewards until the afterlife. The Renaissance brought renewed focus on the joys of earthly life. I believe we can celebrate these joys AND live spiritual lives.

If you are overweight, you may be using food to numb out painful feelings. Becoming very religious is yet another way to avoid oneself by focusing on the soul and excluding the body. I encourage you to seek some counseling so you can reclaim Kelly along with any lost feelings and wisdom she may hold. Bring her out of the shadows and into the light!

Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.