Is Wicca a fire hazard?

Question

I have been practicing Wicca for a few years, but usually its just a simple ritual, and if its not, i do it at my grandmas house (im thirteen) because she is not opposed to it. Some of my friends are interested in the Craft, so we need to do more spells. Weve been doing it in a woods behing a park. But, because of candles, we cant do complex spells for fear of lighting the whole woods on fire. I made special fire plates in case a candle falls over, but there are still ways it could be dangerous. Is there a way to do (complex) magic without candles? And is there a way of practicing magic with candles without the danger? and please, no negative remarks, I will report you.

Answer 1

You could use something that represents fire instead.
There are plenty of sites with fire correspondences in them.. choose what suits you best.

Answer 2

Candles are not needed when performing magic, but I use them myself, and I can see where you're coming from. I'm fourteen, and my parents are Christian, so I have to keep my practices secret. Sadly, none of my friends are Wiccans, and there are no woods by my house, so I practice alone in my room. I worry about fire, too, but I make sure the candles are on a fireproof surface.

If possible, you should bring a glass tile to the woods, and place the burning candle on the tile. The tile should be on the ground, so it won't fall off of anything, and it should be big enough to allow the candle room to fall over.

An even better idea is to clear the brush and twigs away from the candle, so if it falls, it won't catch anything on fire. In fact, if you found a few stones, you could even make a safe little candle pit. Heh.

Also, if you have a designated spot where you practice magic, you should keep a bucket of water there. I know it sounds silly, but it's better to be safe.

Good luck.

Answer 3

You can buy candles that come in a high glass container. These can be ignored until they are completely burned out. I just would take precautions that they cannot fall over. You'll also need a long necked lighter, or fireplace matches. These candles can be a blessing for those of us afraid of starting a fire unintentionally. They may have pictures on them you don't want. Stickers are easily removed with lighter fluid.
On a kind of motherly note: Please be careful about what you do as you are doing something that is potentially dangerous, and I don't mean starting fires.

Blessed Be and may Peace be with you

Answer 4

Personally, I use candle lanterns when doing spellwork/rituals outdoors that require candles. Real candle lanterns, the kind that don't allow any possible sparks to escape, but do allow for proper ventilation.

You can also choose to have the candles in place, but not actually lite them. While it doesn't have quite the same effect, it can still work. Or you can use incense, since it can also represent fire, though if you're really worried about any flame at all, remember that most incenses do need to be lit, so that may not work for you.

Answer 5

Kiddo - you don't need any trapping at all in order to perform magic of any kind.

Candles, athames, robes etc are all trappings. They are designed to help the person focus on intent and to concentrate their engery. But they are not meant to be magical on their own. Nor are they meant to be the main focus.

The power to practice magic lies withing you, not in things. It is from you that the candles get their significance and it is you who can take it away. The focus on these trapping should not become so intense that one becomes helpless and feel powerless because they cannot bring such things with them everywhere.

Instead, this may be a sign that you need to leave such trappings alone and instead concentrate on yourself. On your own ability and your own power, not what you believe is power from inanitmate objects.

You are young, but never too young to learn this lesson. It comes from within you.

Also remember that Witchcraft is not just about spells. Neither is Wiccca. There is another side to it - a spiritual side. A side of mysteries and secrets that is so much more fulfilling then merely practicing magic. Do not foget this side.

Answer 6

Wicca is only a fire hazard to those who aren't careful.

As has been said, the power comes from you, not from the tools, as any good teacher would have taught you.

Wicca is not just spells and black candles at midnight, Wicca is a religion, as such if all you are doing is getting together with your friend to cast spells with no religious component to it, it isn't Wicca

Answer 7

You might like Scott Cunningham's "Earth, Air, Fire, Water" and "Earth Power". They're only spell books, so they're not really standalone as far as learning Wicca goes, but they do have a lot of good elemental magic ideas in them. You can start out by using some of them as they are in the book to get the hang of it, and then create your own as your inspiration moves you. If fire is too dangerous right now, try another element.

Answer 8

There are ways to perform rituals without candles. You can (for example) use flashlights or glow-sticks.

That being said, I would advise you to consider doing ANY rituals indoors with an adult in the house at this time as you describe yourself as a minor and would probably wish to avoid any potential legal complications. The woods you describe may not be public land after all......

Answer 9

Candles are not necessary. They are keys to focus energy, but not necessary at all. If you have a place that you like. That's a great benefit.

You should concentrate on doing visualizaion, music and chant spells. They are much more complex. Have you raised a cone of power??

I can give you lots of suggestions. Let me know.

Answer 10

The power isn't in the candles. You can certainly find something else to represent fire, if your concern is having each of the elements represented. If you want to keep the candles, consider tea lights or votive candles placed inside of cup shaped candle holders.

Answer 11

Umm. The roof is on fire. If you are in the room just have some water with you. Otherwise use floating candles