How to Perform a Candle Wax Reading

Candle divination, also known as ceromancy, provides insights into your energies or recent spell statuses. Performing a candle wax reading requires a candle, a match, and an open mind. This guide compiles simple steps shared by expert spiritual life coaches on interpreting wax patterns and reading candle wax.

• Puddle Shapes: As you read wax puddles, focus on shapes and trust your intuition. For example, a heart shape indicates love may arrive.
• Candle Burn: A candle that completely melts indicates positive energies. Remaining wax may reflect unfinished business.
• Wax Flow: Clockwise wax flows symbolize positivity and opportunity, while counterclockwise flows may indicate blocked energies.

Interpreting Wax Patterns

Puddle Shapes

Reading candle wax primarily involves interpreting puddle shapes formed around the candle base or in water. Interpretation relies on personal intuition. While meanings can differ, many use tea leaf readings as references for specific symbols.

• Acorn: Good health may continue or improve.
• Anchor: Symbolizes luck in business or love.
• Birds: A flying bird suggests good news approaching; a resting bird indicates a fortunate journey.

• Clover: Signifies happiness and good fortune.
• Door: Suggests an unusual event will occur soon.
• Hammer: Represents the rewards of hard work.
• Heart: Indicates new love or strengthening of current love.
• Heavenly Bodies: Signs of luck or incoming guidance.
• Letters: Initials of significant individuals may soon arise.
• Moons or Crescents: Signify fame and prosperity.
• Numbers: Represent timeframes for significant events.

• Snake: Warns of lurking enemies or minor misfortunes.
• Triangles: Indicates unexpected good luck.

Amount of Wax Remaining

A fully burnt candle with no wax left symbolizes positive energies. Conversely, leftover wax hints at unfinished business demanding your attention. Consider what you may have set aside or neglected — now may be a time to confront those issues.

Cascading Wax

If wax flows out and hardens, forming structures along the candle's side, this reflects future changes and growth. While initial adjustments might feel uncomfortable, the change will ultimately benefit you. Recognize your resilience when facing life's changes.

Cratered Candle

A cratered candle features a wick burning down surrounded by wax. This suggests your intention feels blocked. Energy may not be suitable for a reading or emotions may be unsettled. Relax and clear your mind before trying again later.

Curling Wax

Wax that curls away from the flame highlights your strong will and capacity to manifest desires. These curls further signify overcoming obstacles. The presence of more curls enhances the strength of this message.

Wax Flow Direction

Wax that drips clockwise signifies future positivity and fortune. If the flow is counterclockwise, timing may not yet allow your intentions to manifest, suggesting a later reading.

Splits or Flooding

When wax pools around the wick but spills out suddenly, it indicates strong manifestations or spells that might lead to unexpected outcomes. Be mindful that these energies can be overwhelming.

Uneven Burning

Different sides of your candle correspond to specific elements. Western sides relate to emotions, northern to physical sensations, eastern to communication, and southern to will. If one side does not burn down, that area may experience blockages.

How to Perform a Candle Wax Reading

1. Prepare Your Space

Begin by tidying and cleansing your space through meditation. Create a positive energy environment and consider smudging with sage to eliminate negativity.

2. Properly Place Your Candle

Choose a flat, heat-safe surface for your candle. Options include cast-iron pans, mirrors, or plates. Fresh candles are preferred, but used ones are acceptable. Colors also influence readings; for example, red suggests love while green or gold focus on wealth.

3. Set Your Intention

Enter the reading with a clear goal. Reflect on your desired insights, such as asking if love is coming your way, and visualize this intention mentally. Writing it down may help clarify your focus.

4. Light the Candle and Observe

Once ready, light your candle, focusing on your intention. Observe the flame's behavior — an erratic flicker may indicate negativity, while a steady flame suggests positive energy.

5. Depict Meaning with Wax Shapes

Observe the candle while it burns, observing transient shapes formed in the wax. Document these shapes to analyze later. Wax drippings known as "tears" can express future struggles.

6. Create Wax Shapes in Water

An engaging reading technique involves pouring wax into a bowl of water while the candle burns, cooling into various shapes for interpretation after the flame extinguishes.

7. Analyze the Remaining Wax

After the candle extinguishes, analyze any remaining wax. You may return to observe additional signs or meanings as the candle is explored without needing constant attention during the burn.