LAWS OF CAUSE AND EFFECT

We live in a sea of living energy that is in constant motion. According to Dr. June G. Bletzer, in The Donning International Encyclopedic Psychic Dictionary, "Energy is that which moves or quickens inert matter; a force or action communicated by vibrations or waves having its source in the human mind. Energy is an innate law from the beginning of creation that makes all particles comprehend, vibrate, ocsillate, or shake at different speeds, subject to mind thought."

The candle is our potential energy source. Each candle is unique, the variations in color, shape, wax composition, and wick material all combine to form a unique product. Our spirit is our psychic source. Psychic energy, again according to Dr. Bletzer, "...is an intelligent, powerful, invisible force formed by the friction of the blood cells running back and forth throughout the veins and arteries filling the body with electricity that is capable of being controlled and directed by the human mind." When we combine the energy potential of the candle with the psychic energy of our spirit, we create a force that will influence the universe around us, subject to our will. This brings us to the subject of the ethics involved in magick.

Ethics

When you use Candle Magick, you initiate changes in the universe. There are constructive and destructive changes that you can make. Notice we did not say "good" or "bad" changes or positive or negative changes. The universal energies are neutral, and therefore neither white (good forces) or black (evil forces), as depicted in fiction novels. As an example, to stop a debilitating illness, one must use the destructive forces. This would be viewed as a good or healing act. However, these same forces, channeled to destroy or infect a healthy creature would be viewed as being wrong or a bad act. Both of these acts set up karma for the initiator. Both use the very same energy from the universe. The only difference is how the power is used and the repercussions to the originator.

Be aware that the further you progress, the more rapidly you will receive the karma for your actions. It cannot be overemphasized that hexing, cursing, and jinxing are neither mere superstitions nor entertainments. Once done, they are difficult to undo. The backlash, if your victim is innocent of wrongdoing, is severe. Even if your victim is not innocent but has a strong auric shield and other means of protection, such as the Mirror of Reflection, that same hex, curse, or jinx could wind up back on you, possibly threefold. The Wiccan Rede: "And it harm none, do as you will."

Karma (Sanskrit, Buddhism, Theosophy) - The principle that makes every woman or man the cause of their present global location, lifestyle, intelligence, relatives, and physical body condition; this principle is governed by one's entire activities, thoughts, and emotions throughout all incarnations;
1. A law of action: (a) for every action there is a reaction; (b) action and its fruits; (c) deeds, acts, and attitudes, making one completely responsible for oneself;
2. Karma represents the sum total of the causes one has set into motion in past lives, making the pattern for this life and for future lives; this pattern can be changed, and rearranged purposely through preplanned deeds, acts, and attitudinal changes;
3. Karma works in one's favor or against one, doling out good or poor physical bodies and experiences; while living the results of the past, one is processing the condition of the future.
Karmic Debt (Sanskrit) - An unpleasant and uncomfortable experience one must go through to learn a lesson one did not learn, to compensate for something one should not have done, or to compensate for something one left undone, in one of our past incarnations or in the past of their present life.
Karmic Propensities - Lower desires and thoughts which come from the subconscious mind, instigated from past lives; the logical mind will not consciously allow the person to carry them out, thus causing an uneasiness not thoroughly understood.

In summation, there is always a positive and better way of doing something than bring harm or hardship to another. Karmic lessons are not a punishment, but given to us to enhance our learning and spiritual growth process. By these lessons, we learn that we are all part of a giant whole. When we hurt another, we have also hurt ourselves.

There are hundreds of similar examples of man's use and worship of fire. Taking an overall look at the way fire has been used as a tool, one can readily see that Candle Magick has been an intricate part of our lives.