...be the broken or the breaker...

I wrote this out for a friend of mine who has love on the brain but I figured I'd share it here as well.. Maybe it'll be of some use to someone out in the ether..

So what I'm giving you is a bit of a crash course but you'll be able to use some of this info for other workings. The most important thing about all of this is your intentions. Make sure you keep your mind on what it is that you want to manifest at all times during this work, whether it be cleansing away negative energy or attracting positive. Remember your intentions. If you need to put out a candle for any reason, DO NOT blow it out. Use a snuffer. If you don't have a snuffer, use a glass. NEVER BLOW OUT YOUR CANDLES. Make sure that at least your hands are clean before you start doing the work. If you can shower, even better. Other than that, WALK IN YOUR POWER!!! You got this. And I'm standing behind you. <3

*Building Your Space* Love Altar: *For your altar you're going to want to add thing specific to your specific needs: -For instance, you may want to add a picture of a friend's wedding (one that's lasted), -a Bible opened up to the Psalm needed for your working (in this case it will be Psalm 47 (for love)), -a red candle of a naked intertwined couple and or two swans in a love shape, -above your candle a silhouette of two people in a passionate embrace on the wall, hearts, -and pink taper candles for romance. (dressed to attract) -Add in a black tourmaline to protect for ill-intentioned suitors. -In a box (preferably gold) is where you keep your love oils and herbs for your workings..

*When you meet your Partner*, -Use an Adam and Eve candle in pink, blue or red depending on the working and support the relationship needs:  -Pink for romance and gentle love for each other. (Psalm 45 and 46 (love, romance, peace, passion))  -Blue or Purple (to repel) for harmony and loyalty within the relationship (Psalm 140 (elimination of marriage challenges and problems))  -Red (to attract) to spice up intimacy or boost passion (Psalm 45 and 46)

(also a small red box of personal significance to your relationship like tickets from dates (or receipts), small gifts and trinkets that bring up good memories.)

*If you are Single and HAVE YOUR EYES ON SOMEONE* -Have an item that reminds you of them -7 knob candle that you burn every day to draw your love in. (Psalm 47, 138)

*HOW TO DRESS YOUR CANDLES*

You must always cleanse your candles before you work with them. Think about it. They have passed through many hands, thus have picked up many energies from many different places and must be purified and attuned to your energy before they can work for you. An easy way of cleansing your candle is by using either Holy Water or Florida Water. I like using Florida Water as it's easy to get from any botanica or even Amazon. To cleanse your candle using this method, sprinkle your cleaner onto your candle. Concentrate on the energy surrounding the candle fleeing from it and flowing away. Make sure you are outside or a window is open when you are doing this.

On top of your candle, inscribe your intention. It can be something like "my love," or "soulmate," or "partner"

If you are using a glass candle, write your intention on a piece of paper and wrap it around the candle or put it underneath. (for your love workings you can draw interlocked hearts on your glass pillar candles (Dollar General has some good 3 day white glass pillar candles but make sure you get the more expensive ones) To *load* a pillar candle, use something like a wire coat hanger that you have straightened out to poke three holes in, and pour your oil/herbs/powders down into the holes. Be careful to not overfill.

For other candles:

-To Attract: Hold the candles in your non-dominant hand and using your dominant hand rub the oil from wick to base drawing it to you. Imagine and feel the energy flowing to you.

-To Repel: Hold the candle in your dominant handle and using your non-dominant hand rub the oil from base to wick drawing it away from you. Imagine and feel the energy leaving you. Make sure that a window is open or that you are outside.

Whew! That's a lot, but now that we've got that out of the way, here's a simple love spell.

Get two red candles to represent you and the person you want to be with (known or unknown (best unknown tho) male or female) or two plain red candles, however the imagery helps with the link.

*CLEANSE YOUR CANDLES*

~Carve "My Love" or "Soulmate" onto the candles

~Dress them *TO ATTRACT* with "COME TO ME" oil (or a mix of "PATCHOULI" and "VANILLA" oils with "SAFFRON" mixed in) one at a time. Imagine feeling desired, loved, and in a healthy partnership with your perfect match.

~Drawing the energy and love toward you, place them on a plate together and make sure they are touching. (You can add glitter if you want.)

~Light the candles one by one, with the one representing you first, and then the other one second. Again, imagine the feeling of being loved and finding your life Partner.

~Read your Psalm (47)