How Long Should the Candle be Lit?
Many people believe that candles are more powerful if left burning. But, many other people are uncomfortable (and for good reasons, like cats) to leave candles burning unattended. By leaving a candle burning when you have some fear about it, is undoing whatever good the candle could do. You want to be sure the spirits do not get too fiery and cause a fire. Also, the candle poured into a glass jar often break, because the wicks are not always in the center of the glass. Please never leave candles burning unattended.
Candle work is a process and usually more than 7 days are required for the fulfillment of the task. Putting a candle out does not reduce its power. It may, actually, increase your participation and thereby, increase its effectiveness. I prefer to light and relight a candle. Remember, however, when you extinguish a candle, thank god, goddess, or whoever spiritually helps you with your request, even if you have not seen the results yet. When you relight it, reaffirm what the candle is for. Always finish all candles; it's a matter of respect. This will be discussed further in the section called, "How soon will my candle work?"
Candle work is a process and usually more than 7 days are required for the fulfillment of the task. Putting a candle out does not reduce its power. It may, actually, increase your participation and thereby, increase its effectiveness. I prefer to light and relight a candle. Remember, however, when you extinguish a candle, thank god, goddess, or whoever spiritually helps you with your request, even if you have not seen the results yet. When you relight it, reaffirm what the candle is for. Always finish all candles; it's a matter of respect. This will be discussed further in the section called, "How soon will my candle work?"