“Charging” a candle means instilling it with magical intent. A candle that has been charged fills your personal space with the intention of all four elements.
Once you clarify your intention, cleanse your candles by passing them through the purifying smoke of a cedar bundle or some incense. This stage is especially important if you have purchased new candles for your rituals from a store or metaphysical shop. Cleansing will rid the candles of any odd energies they may have absorbed from other places or people.
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