The Up OR Down Technique
The UP technique is used to DRAW something to you. Taking the oil or perfume on your index finger, you move from the base of the candle to the wick, rotating the candle until it is completely covered in oil.Dress the candle DOWNWARD when you want to remove something
The Middle and Out Technique
A lot of Spiritualists believe you should begin dressing a candle in the middle, working UPWARD at first, until the entire top half of the candle is anointed and then go from the middle again DOWNWARD to the base of the light. In this way your prayer is sent from the "heart" of the candle into the Universe.
Witches' Triangle Method
This is one of the old methods you begin by dressing the "front" of the candle at the base - moving from left to right. Then move up the candle to the top on the right side-visualizing one side of a triangle. This should be done in one stroke. Go back down to the bottom and "pick up" your line at the base on the left side and move Upwards again- completing the triangle. Now turn the candle over and repeat on the "back" side.
TWISTING METHODApply a fair amount of oil to the palms of your hands and then rub your hands together visualizing the target of the candle. Pick up the candle and begin twisting the oil into it - using a motion like that used to wring water out of a towel. Move from the middle outward until the entire candle is covered in oil. You may need to add more oil to your hands to get good solid coverage. During this process, talk to your target and command them to do as you desire.
APPLYING HERBSAfter you have oiled your candle, you can apply herbs to it. It is good to do so at this point if you decide to. Simply pour your herbs into a plate and then roll the candle in them.
