Post by bluefedish on Dec 23, 2007 14:20:25 GMT -5
Candle Drip Divination
For this you’ll need a number of long tapers (eight inches or longer) of the 4 basic elemental colors – green, yellow, red, and blue. One of these is necessary for every reading. You’ll also need a large, round or square vessel filled with cold water. This can be of any material, but pottery or glass, are best for they can withstand heat. Plastic is not recommended.
Put the candles, a book of matches and the vessel of water on a table or other flat surface. You’re now ready to begin wax divination.
If you have a particular question you want answered, use the color candle related to your question, through the symbolism of the elements. If the question doesn’t seem to be related to any of the elements, use a white candle.
If you have no question but are simply desiring a glimpse into your own future, use a yellow candle, for this is the color of divination in general.
Light the candle and hold it upright over the water for a moment, thinking about your question or simply calming your mind.
When the candle is fully flaming and has begun melting the wax, tilt it and hold steadily about an inch over the water’s surface.
The wax will begin dripping onto the water.
If you have trouble achieving this, begin moving the candle slowly, allowing the drops to touch on another and so form a line on the water. If this is done for a few minutes a definite shape will appear on the water.
When this happens quench the candle’s flame with your fingers or a candlesnuffer and set aside. Look at the shape. What does it look like? Pick it up carefully so as not to break it and turn it over. Does it look the same or different? Study its thickness to see if it says anything to you symbolically.
Here are some shapes and patterns commonly found in the drip method and their traditional meanings. As you can see, this form of divination is rather limited.
Spirals: The most common, because of the way the wax rotates on the surface of the water, spirals represent reincarnation, the universe, the world or perhaps a particular life. It could be you need to evolve beyond it, or that it’s something from a previous life. Perhaps, depending on the nature of the question, the problem (or solution) is in the home. This is an excellent example of how interpretation must be a personal thing; no one else can tell you exactly how these symbols relate to you. Usually the first meaning that comes into your mind is the correct one.
Circles: Circles represent eternity and fertility, and both of these attributes can be interpreted according to the question asked. Fertility would perhaps represent a new activity, financial security, or even a new baby on the way! It may also signify the successful completion of a project. Eternity may mean just that – it will be a long time before something is completed or comes to pass. Circles also represent religion and spirituality, and thus can be seen in this context during interpretation.
Broken Lines: If the wax drops form into lines but they aren’t connected, it represents a scattering of forces, or a lack of focus in your life, business or other pursuits. It can also signify forces working against you, but don’t take this too literally – suck ‘forces’ may well be within your own being. This isn’t positive to fine, for it’s a sign that changes much be made to bring order into your life.
Dots: Dots, unconnected wax drops, sometimes are the only thin you can get. As stated before, this sometimes signifies lack of attention on the divination, but it can also mean that the problem is too complex for an answer at this time. If you try wax divination several times with only dots coming up each time, you’re either asking the wrong question or, if you haven’t asked on, you shouldn’t be seeking a glimpse into the future at this time – at least not through wax and water. It’s probably best to let the candles and water rest, and to attempt a different method.
Selected Source:
Earth Power By: Scott Cunningham
For this you’ll need a number of long tapers (eight inches or longer) of the 4 basic elemental colors – green, yellow, red, and blue. One of these is necessary for every reading. You’ll also need a large, round or square vessel filled with cold water. This can be of any material, but pottery or glass, are best for they can withstand heat. Plastic is not recommended.
Put the candles, a book of matches and the vessel of water on a table or other flat surface. You’re now ready to begin wax divination.
If you have a particular question you want answered, use the color candle related to your question, through the symbolism of the elements. If the question doesn’t seem to be related to any of the elements, use a white candle.
If you have no question but are simply desiring a glimpse into your own future, use a yellow candle, for this is the color of divination in general.
Light the candle and hold it upright over the water for a moment, thinking about your question or simply calming your mind.
When the candle is fully flaming and has begun melting the wax, tilt it and hold steadily about an inch over the water’s surface.
The wax will begin dripping onto the water.
If you have trouble achieving this, begin moving the candle slowly, allowing the drops to touch on another and so form a line on the water. If this is done for a few minutes a definite shape will appear on the water.
When this happens quench the candle’s flame with your fingers or a candlesnuffer and set aside. Look at the shape. What does it look like? Pick it up carefully so as not to break it and turn it over. Does it look the same or different? Study its thickness to see if it says anything to you symbolically.
Here are some shapes and patterns commonly found in the drip method and their traditional meanings. As you can see, this form of divination is rather limited.
Spirals: The most common, because of the way the wax rotates on the surface of the water, spirals represent reincarnation, the universe, the world or perhaps a particular life. It could be you need to evolve beyond it, or that it’s something from a previous life. Perhaps, depending on the nature of the question, the problem (or solution) is in the home. This is an excellent example of how interpretation must be a personal thing; no one else can tell you exactly how these symbols relate to you. Usually the first meaning that comes into your mind is the correct one.
Circles: Circles represent eternity and fertility, and both of these attributes can be interpreted according to the question asked. Fertility would perhaps represent a new activity, financial security, or even a new baby on the way! It may also signify the successful completion of a project. Eternity may mean just that – it will be a long time before something is completed or comes to pass. Circles also represent religion and spirituality, and thus can be seen in this context during interpretation.
Broken Lines: If the wax drops form into lines but they aren’t connected, it represents a scattering of forces, or a lack of focus in your life, business or other pursuits. It can also signify forces working against you, but don’t take this too literally – suck ‘forces’ may well be within your own being. This isn’t positive to fine, for it’s a sign that changes much be made to bring order into your life.
Dots: Dots, unconnected wax drops, sometimes are the only thin you can get. As stated before, this sometimes signifies lack of attention on the divination, but it can also mean that the problem is too complex for an answer at this time. If you try wax divination several times with only dots coming up each time, you’re either asking the wrong question or, if you haven’t asked on, you shouldn’t be seeking a glimpse into the future at this time – at least not through wax and water. It’s probably best to let the candles and water rest, and to attempt a different method.
Selected Source:
Earth Power By: Scott Cunningham
