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CANDLE FLAMES | 
Before you blow out that candle
[A Smallanyana Thread]
Before you blow out that candle [A Smallanyana Thread]
The use of candles, contrary to popular belief, is not a recent trend. They've been used greatly in our society but we probably never paid attention 'cause there was no social media. The Biblical Old Testament has many illustrations of tabernacles, candles were a dominant feature
There's an increase in people seeking answers on what their candle flame is trying to communicate to them. However, there are a few points to note:
1. There are many factors affecting candle flames such as tall flames are as a result of an untrimmed wick.
1. There are many factors affecting candle flames such as tall flames are as a result of an untrimmed wick.
2. Black soot might be caused by oils used to manufacture that candle or colourants used being exposed to high heat.
3. A candle that suddenly goes out might be due to a strong gush of wind.
It is when we notice a recurring pattern in the flame that pushes us to find out more.
3. A candle that suddenly goes out might be due to a strong gush of wind.
It is when we notice a recurring pattern in the flame that pushes us to find out more.
A couple of years back I came across an article online from https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/the-candle-signs-dictionary and it fascinated me.
After reading it, I decided to take a year to study candle flames for myself and understand them from my own personal perspective - and this is what I found out...
After reading it, I decided to take a year to study candle flames for myself and understand them from my own personal perspective - and this is what I found out...
A GOOD CLEAN BURN:
A clean burn, where the flame is neither tall or short, not fluttering or crackling, not "dancing" or smoking - this means all you're praying for and meditating on has no opposition from any external forces. All is still in motion and on God's schedule.
A clean burn, where the flame is neither tall or short, not fluttering or crackling, not "dancing" or smoking - this means all you're praying for and meditating on has no opposition from any external forces. All is still in motion and on God's schedule.
A STRONG FLAME:
If I see this as I pray or after I pray, it means my prayers have been heard and there is nothing, at that moment, that is standing against what I prayed about. Even if there is a spirit opposing my prayer, it is not strong enough to stop the motion to the answer
If I see this as I pray or after I pray, it means my prayers have been heard and there is nothing, at that moment, that is standing against what I prayed about. Even if there is a spirit opposing my prayer, it is not strong enough to stop the motion to the answer
A SMALL STEADY FLAME:
This usually means my request is heard and accepted BUT 1. It's not priority RIGHT NOW 2. I will get what I prayed for but I need to exercise patience and stay more in prayer and in aligning myself 3. It will be granted but there are more pressing issues
This usually means my request is heard and accepted BUT 1. It's not priority RIGHT NOW 2. I will get what I prayed for but I need to exercise patience and stay more in prayer and in aligning myself 3. It will be granted but there are more pressing issues
It's the same analogy as dreaming about money - when you dream of silver coins that means you will be receiving an opportunity to make money soon, if you dream of paper money it means yes it's coming but it will take a bit longer and will need patience & persistence.
If this small steady flame persists everytime you pray but then one day it starts small then grows taller, it means you are now better aligned to receive (Somebody Shout "I Receive Papa" 
Jokes ngyadlala) and it will be granted at the right time.
Jokes ngyadlala) and it will be granted at the right time.
A TINY FLAME:
This means 1. You are missing a more important area for you to focus on and align with 2. There is great opposition to what you are requesting which you still have the opportunity and the ability to conquer.
This means 1. You are missing a more important area for you to focus on and align with 2. There is great opposition to what you are requesting which you still have the opportunity and the ability to conquer.
If this tiny flame drowns in the wax it simply means opposition is greater AT THE MOMENT. It's not a sentence to inhlupheko, it's a warning to press harder and open your eyes and ears to uMvelingqangi and what direction He is leading you towards more.
DANCING FLAME:
First time I saw a clear dancing flame was after umsebenzi wembeleko ekhaya about 2 years ago. It was after we had done the entire ceremony and after ubaba granted us his sons the opportunity to speak emsamo a total of 5 candles "danced" in a similar fashion.
First time I saw a clear dancing flame was after umsebenzi wembeleko ekhaya about 2 years ago. It was after we had done the entire ceremony and after ubaba granted us his sons the opportunity to speak emsamo a total of 5 candles "danced" in a similar fashion.
Some people refer to this flame as Umbongo or Ukubonga kwabantu abadala. It means you, their child, have done well. The "done well" part doesn't only refer to when you've done umsebenzi - it can mean they are proud of you and you are representing them well in all spheres.
FLICKERING FLAME:
If your candle flickers, moves from short to tall-ish flame, it simply means your Guides are making it known to you that they are present where you are. Sometimes this happens when you are talking about issues affecting you or family.
If your candle flickers, moves from short to tall-ish flame, it simply means your Guides are making it known to you that they are present where you are. Sometimes this happens when you are talking about issues affecting you or family.
When suddenly the candle flickers it is an acknowledgement that what you are saying is true. 1. It's an assurance of their presence at that very moment 2. It's a "YES you are absolutely right in what you are saying right now"
It is also a "Talk to us, we are listening".
It is also a "Talk to us, we are listening".
POPPING FLAME:
This type of flame raises eyebrows with a lot of people. It has frequently been interpreted as a war going on in the spirit realm at that very moment. That's partly true.
1. It signifies an important conversation your Guides are having about you at that moment.
This type of flame raises eyebrows with a lot of people. It has frequently been interpreted as a war going on in the spirit realm at that very moment. That's partly true.
1. It signifies an important conversation your Guides are having about you at that moment.
2. It signifies an attack happening at that very moment which your Guides are fighting for you on your behalf.
3. It signifies a destructive spirit being sent to you but finds opposition endlini. There are many portals spirits use to come into your space.
3. It signifies a destructive spirit being sent to you but finds opposition endlini. There are many portals spirits use to come into your space.
4. Sometimes tormenting spirits aren't even sent directly to you, but you might have moved into a space where the previous tenants or owners moved out because of tormenting spirits and you never did a cleansing for that space. The presence of those spirits causes popping flames.
CANDLE GOES OUT:
Another partially interpreted candle occurrence. It's mostly associated with your prayers being "attacked" or rejected due to external forces.
1. This means, yes, the attack on your life at that time is far greater than your alignment noNkulunkulu.
Another partially interpreted candle occurrence. It's mostly associated with your prayers being "attacked" or rejected due to external forces.
1. This means, yes, the attack on your life at that time is far greater than your alignment noNkulunkulu.
2. Can also mean your Guides aren't happy ngawe because of something wrong you did or destructive habits and are too proud to repent from.
3. Could also be a "Nope, it's not time yet for you to request that".
If the candle falls and it goes out, that is a flat out rejection!
3. Could also be a "Nope, it's not time yet for you to request that".
If the candle falls and it goes out, that is a flat out rejection!
CANDLE WON'T EXTINGUISH
If after you pray you then try to extinguish the candle but it won't go out - let the candle burn. It can also mean don't stop praying as yet. If you feel you have nothing more to say, just sit in that peace and silence and meditate for a little while.
If after you pray you then try to extinguish the candle but it won't go out - let the candle burn. It can also mean don't stop praying as yet. If you feel you have nothing more to say, just sit in that peace and silence and meditate for a little while.
DON'T BLOW THE CANDLE OUT, if you don't want to leave your candle burning until it's fnished then pinch the flame.
Hope this helps someone. In the coming week I will cover Candle Wax (Ceromancy) and Candle Smoke (Cepromancy) from what I have observed in my time of prayer, trials, tribulations, and victories great and small.
Philani
Kukhanye Njalo 
Philani
Kukhanye Njalo
