Why I Stopped Doing Spells

🔥 From Spell to Clarity: Why I Only Use Candle Affirmations

By Carol St. James

I’ve been reading tarot since I was sixteen — but my real turning point didn’t come from a deck of cards.

It came from a candle.

A psychic friend I worked with gave me a simple money spell — a candle ritual. I lit the flame, followed the instructions… and it worked. The result was real. Tangible. Immediate.

And just like that, I was hooked.

Like so many others without a strong foundation in ritual work, I followed the trail online — books, videos, forums. There’s no shortage of information, but not all of it is wise. Eventually, I did a candle ritual that went sideways.

That was the turning point.

I realized I had opened doors without understanding the rules. I had stepped into something powerful without a grounded framework. And that’s when I made a clear decision:

🕯️ I no longer use candle work for spells. I only use it for clarity-based affirmations.

Not because candles don’t work — but because they do.

And when they’re paired with your intention, focus, and self-honesty, they become one of the most powerful alignment tools available. A way to bring your voice, your body, and your future into harmony.

That’s why everything I offer now is grounded in clarity, not control.

Not magic — alignment.

Not manipulation — empowerment.

See clearly. Choose wisely.