Description

Origin & Traditional Use

An herbal votive is a small candle, about two inches tall, blended with herbs and oils chosen for its intention and made to burn for around ten to fifteen hours in a holder. The word votive comes from the Latin votum, a vow, because votives were lit before saints and gods to carry a prayer. These candles are burned to call on angels, spirit guides and ascended masters for protection, guidance and spiritual help.

Uses in the Work

For calling on the archangels and higher intelligences in ceremonial work, the guardians of the quarters and of the operator. Burn it during the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, calling Raphael, Gabriel, Michael and Uriel to the four quarters. Blue belongs to Jupiter and the waters: peace, wisdom, healing, protection and calm after storm. Burn it on a Thursday or Monday.

Pairs Well With

Frankincense Tears – 1 oz; Clear Crystal Ball – 80mm; Sigillum Dei Aemeth Poster

Lore

In the Solomonic grimoires, the operator calls on angelic names for the authority to command the spirits of the Goetia.