Candle magic

Candle Magic is a section of books specifically about the technique of working with candles: color, timing, wax preparation, and building a ritual around a specific intention. These aren't the candles themselves, sold in separate catalog sections by purpose, but books that teach the method.

Candle magic and candle rituals get treated here as their own applied discipline, not just part of the general spellbook collection in the magical theory and practice section.

What candle magic technique involves

Books on this topic treat a candle as a tool with several variables at once — color matched to intention, timing, preparing the wax with oil or herbs, and the ritual formula itself. The author explains how to combine these elements for a specific goal, rather than just listing what each color means.

Gamache, who was actually a woman

One of the first books to systematically establish modern candle magic as its own practice came out in 1942 under the title «The Master Book of Candle Burning». The author signed it under the pen name Henri Gamache.

That pen name actually belonged to an American writer, Anne Fleitman. The book gathered the practices of mediums and spiritual advisors from the American South — candles paired with psalms for money rituals, love spells, and other purposes — and set the format still used by modern authors today.

The three books in this section carry that same tradition forward in a modern form — from a compact introduction to an expanded ritual reference.

What books the section carries

Three editions, each for its own level. The table gives a brief rundown of each.

Price depends on the edition's volume — from 950 hryvnias for a compact edition to 1,750 for a large ritual collection.

Choosing a book by level

For a first introduction to the technique, Madame Pamita's compact book fits — it explains the basics step by step.

If a large collection of ready rituals for different goals is needed, Jacki Smith's book fits better.

For a practitioner who already knows the basics and is after new formulas, the expanded edition with advanced rituals fits.

A consultation can suggest where to start

The section's three books span different levels of preparation — a consultant can help settle on the right starting point.

• Honest advice on reading level.
• Original editions only, checked before they enter the catalog.
• Orders are processed and shipped the same day.
• The loyalty program gives a cumulative discount from one to ten percent, promo codes through the newsletter, and a separate discount on the shop's birthday.
• Help pairing a book with the actual candles from the matching catalog section.

Books on candle magic at Artifacts of the Vedun get bought both for a first introduction to the technique and for expanding an existing practice. Price depends on edition — from 950 hryvnias for a compact book to 1,750 for a large ritual collection. If you're unsure which level to start with, a consultant can advise in chat before you order.

Questions about candle magic books

How do these books differ from the candles themselves in the catalog?

This section covers books with technique and rituals, while the actual candles for a specific purpose are sold in separate catalog sections.

Do I need to read a general magical theory book first?

No, each of the section's three books explains the basics of candle technique on its own, with no need for a prior introductory title.

How does the advanced edition differ from the beginner one?

The advanced edition adds new formulas and rituals for a practitioner who has already learned the basic technique of color and timing.

Can a book be ordered together with candles in one order?

Yes, a book can be combined with an order of candles or any other catalog items.

Do you ship books abroad?

Yes, orders ship outside Ukraine too — a consultant confirms the shipping method and cost for the specific country.