Divine Nature & The Art of Illumination.

The concept behind Vedic mind candles may seem new and unique but it is an amalgamation of our understanding of universal energies prevailing in nature. This blog is a continuation of the concept mentioned on our website under the section our story. We believe that we are all blessed by the divine, but we all face challenges in our life. Right here we would like to give gentle support through our candles to ease worries and bring more positivity into people's lives. Vedic mind candles are created with a good intention so that one and all can receive divine blessings irrespective of the path of their life journey. Hence candles were the best way for us to reach one and all.

In this blog, a brief introduction will be given as to how candles, aroma, herbs, metals, and crystals, which eventually are all gifts of nature, can truly help us to enhance our individual lives.

The word candle comes from the Latin term meaning ‘torch’ or to ‘make bright’. This symbolic value of the word was ingrained in the minds of the people from ancient times. It is this symbolic word that gave power to the candle and hence began the history of creating 'Divine Magick' by using candles. Logically and scientifically wax is an ingredient that has the quality to absorb, be molded in any form, and retain the aroma within it. Hence candles became the easiest way for people to connect with the divine through prayers, or to connect with loved ones by sending them healing lights. This is how the candle business has become a worldwide industry. The combination of the attributes of the wax, the wick, and the intention with which we light it brings profound peace and illumination in one's life.

The rite of blowing out the candles on our birthday formally originated from Artemis, because it was believed from ancient times that when we make a wish and blow out the candles, the smoke that emits from them, carries our wishes to heaven. The sweet advice we would like to give here is never to reveal the wish to anyone as it dissipates the energy behind it.

Hence, candles act as a bridge between spirit and human beings because a candle represents the presence of spirit, and the light of the candle represents the spiritual light that lives in each of us.

CANDLES & AROMA OILS.

The use of aroma is also well known in mysticism and religion because it is believed that aromas please the Gods and Goddesses. There is an interesting fact that in ancient times the Babylonians put perfume in the blocks that formed the temples, whereas in India also many sacred spaces have sandalwood walls. The reason behind both is the same, to please and appease the Gods and Goddesses.

Nature's blessings to us are plants, herbs, and flowers from which we derive essential oils, and hence they are laden with magical qualities. It is strongly believed that the healing powers within them are provided to us as a divine gift from nature. The 'science of nature' gave birth to the 'science of aromatherapy.' The innate healing attributes of aroma essential oils give them magical qualities, for it is believed that the scent released when the candle is burning, changes the vibrations in and around a person’s aura and environment.

Following is a brief list of aroma oils & their magickal qualities.

Apple - Joy.

Berry - Good fortune, happiness.

Cinnamon - Energy, prosperity.

Frankincense - Blessings, decreasing anxiety.

Lavender - Rest, peace.

Lemon - Cleansing.

Mint - Money, rejuvenation.

Orange - Refreshing, improving sleep.

Peach - Wish fulfillment, wisdom.

Rose - Love, friendship.

Sage - Cleansing, wisdom.

Sandalwood - Spirituality, self-confidence.

CANDLES & THE MAGICKAL QUALITIES OF HERBS, METALS & CRYSTALS.

Along with aroma oils when herbs, flowers, metals, and crystals are added to candles it gives a boost to the purpose of bringing magic into our lives when we light a candle.

Following is a brief list of herbs & their magickal qualities.

Allspice - Luck.

Anise - Energy, protection.

Basil - Devotion, happiness.

Bayleaf - Love, wishes.

Lavender - Harmony, cleansing.

Nutmeg - Understanding, alertness.

Peach - Forgiveness, rest.

Vanilla - Friendship, love.

Following is a brief list of crystals & metals & their magickal qualities

Agate - Prosperity, banishing fear.

Amber - Bravery, physical strength.

Amethyst - Protection, intuition, meditation.

Bloodstone - Honesty, communication.

Clear Quartz - Clarity, energy.

Coral - Longevity, protection.

Gold - Blessings, pure strong energy.

Moonstone - Insight, psychic powers.

Obsidian - Grounding energies.

Seashells - Blessings, good fortune.

Silver - Goddess blessing.

Copper - Healing.

Tin - Good fortune.

Turquoise - Protection, safety, success.

CANDLES & THE MAGICK OF COLOR.

Colors are an intrinsic part of our lives. We know that if colors were not part of nature, the world that we live in would have looked very dark and gloomy. Hence colors not only uplift our mood, but the changes in the colors also affect us in our day-to-day lives. E.g. The colors at sunrise give us a different effect when compared to the colors that we see at sunset.

The science behind this is that we all are light beings and have an auric field, and these auric fields contain their own color and vibration within them. Science and spirituality together acknowledge Aura today. Though its physical proof cannot be found, it cannot be denied either. Hence we cannot deny the fact that colors play a huge role in enhancing our life, uplifting our moods, and also giving us creative energy. The colors of the candle not only aid the person but also his/her environment, and certain specific colors also aid in healing.

Colors can also help us in achieving definite goals to manifest our desires or wishes. Even if a candle is a combination of two or more colors, all the colors within the candle will affect the overall energy of that candle, to assist and support the manifestation of our intentions.

Following is a brief list of colors & their magickal qualities

Black - Banishing negativity, grounding.

Brown - Foundation, confidence.

Gold - Victory, mental power.

Green - Money, maturity, revitalization.

Midnight Blue - Innovation, devotion.

Orange - Motivation, attracting positive energy.

Pink - Friendship, health, unity.

Purple - Spirituality, leadership, sound judgement.

Red - Vitality, bravery, protection.

Silver - Protection, creativity.

Sky blue - Joy, travel, new beginnings.

Violet - Inspiration, progress, balance.

White - protection, purity, harmony, meditative clarity.

Yellow - Self-confidence, creativity, communication.

We would like to end this blog by bringing your attention to safety. When we light a candle we should not forget that it is lit and anything that is lit needs to be looked after. Hence safety becomes paramount when we light anything, whether candles or oil lamps. The motto should be "to harm none including ourselves”.

Following are the guidelines to adhere to safety.

1. Keep candles away from flammable objects.

2. Keep a burning candle in a safe place away from drafts, pets, and children.

3. Blow out a candle very gently.

4. Keep candles far away from curtains.

5. Always extinguish the candles about two inches from the rim of their holders.

~ As always with love and warm light