A simple candle petition spell to Aradia
This is a simple spell which invokes the power of Aradia to grant a specific request. It was collected from a Wiccan Book of Shadows dating from the early 20th Century.
You will need:
A short, broad beeswax candle (a large tealight is ideal)
Candle holder
Thorn (natural such as hawthorn, blackthorn, or rose thorn)
Matches or lighter
Snuffer
Time: waxing moon is preferred, but any will do at a pinch
Place: any
Using the thorn, inscribe a waxing crescent moon Ͻ on the top of the candle. Light the candle and gaze softly at the flame. Concentrate on your desire, either in words, images, or feelings, as you chant over and over:
Gracious Lady Moon Ever in my sight Kindly grant the boon I ask of thee tonight.
(The honorific ‘Gracious Lady Moon’ is a common title for Aradia.)
Once you feel you have chanted long enough, snuff the candle and close your eyes. Try to keep the image of its flame and memory of its light in your mind’s eye for as long as possible. You may find that a way to make your desire happen will reveal itself to you at this point, or this may come later, for example in a dream. When you feel ready, open your eyes. This ritual can be repeated using the same candle as many times as you wish, carving the crescent moon symbol fresh each time. However, the candle should only be used for the same petition. If you wish to start a new request, you will need to use a new candle.
