This is a beautifully written book filled with 87 nondenominational candle rituals to use for a wide varietys of events.
A brief introduction encourages the user to alter the rituals, customizing them to your own tradition or religion and for your specific situation.
The rituals are broken down into ten categories:
Rhythms and Routines of Daily Life
Self Improvement and Mind – Body Connection
Working Life
Problem Situations and Personal Sorrows
Special Needs
Spiritual Being
Rhythms of Nature
Special Days of the Year
Presentation Candles (gifts for others)
Reaching Out to Others in Spirit

The Appendix is also filled with helpful information such as: Candle Care and Safety, Colors for Candles, Astral Candle Colors, Choices for Candle Fragrance, Anoiting Oils and Incense, Eclectic Home Altars and Candle Enhancements.
This is a terrific guide for people just starting out in performing rituals, or for those who do have some experience but are looking for more ideas to incorporate into the rituals they already perform. It can also give you a solid starting point in writing and creating rituals of your own.
At $14.95, this is an excellent investment, and a great bargain.

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