Ways to Benefit from Burning Candles

by Celtic Candles Celtic Candles

Over time, candles have evolved from a utilitarian light source to a decorative accent with many different uses and advantages. Luxury candles were used as a source of light and for more than 5,000 years to illuminate the celebrations of mankind, yet little is known of their origin. It is often inscribed that the first candles were created by ancient Egyptians who used rush-lights or torches to soak the pithy heart of reeds in molten animal fat; however, there was no wick like a real candle in the rushlights.

AMBIANCE & Aura The candlelight flicker produces a magical aura that can not easily be repeated. The lighting in your home of a few well-placed candles can really add effect and create a cozy, intimate atmosphere. It will build softness in your space by inserting a candle here and there and make it feel warm and welcoming immediately. Light a bunch of candles for a home, just like everyone else do.

Candles are known for their calming, healing properties and are often used in their therapy rooms by therapists, such as massage therapists, to create an amicable atmosphere. The simple act of lighting a candle, the exquisite flicker, and the soft lighting that it provides allows the mind to relax and comfort. Try the next time you have a stressful day: light a candle, watch the fire, and just breathe for a few minutes - it can make a big difference even for 60 seconds.

CELEBRATION & ROMANCE Whether you're burning candles on a cake or setting up a romantic candlelit dinner to mark your birthday with your significant other, candles is a great way to celebrate birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, retirement, and so much more.

DECOR Candles are a stylish way to add to any room in your house the finishing touch. Use subtle colors to add a soft touch to any space; or go to really make an impact with bright, bold colors. Candles are very versatile. They come in a diversity of styles and in every room look great. Bathroom candles provide a spa-like relaxation, strategically placed candles make it warm and peaceful in your living room, candles at the center of your dining room table bring romantic candlelit dinners within range, and kitchen candles sparkle the environment where we most often assemble and can kill odors. Using outdoor candles to create a magical, whimsical escape on your patio, porch, roof, and in your garden, fire a citronella candle to keep bugs away.

MEDITATION & PRAYER Meditation lighting candles is a great way to support your practice. There are many exercises of visualization and techniques of manifestation involving focusing on the flame of a burning candle while sending your intentions into the universe. Throughout the prayer, church candles are also used.