I am currently burning a 7-day candle that I received from my Reiki Master in my last Reiki class. I created a healing candle, which is easy to do. These are the steps I followed:
I first set my intention for this candle:
"Create a healing, loving light through and around me. A calmness that stays with me."
Next, I cleared the energy of the candle with Reiki, but this could also be done with moonlight, or any in several other ways (another topic for another day).
I used 3 Reiki symbols on both the bottom and top of the candle, they were:
~A power symbol, to amplify the energy of this candle and it's intention.
~A distance symbol, to send this energy, healing and protection into the future, so that it stays with me. I also used this symbol to send the healing to past hurts.
~A symbol for emotional healing, to help me heal on the inside.
I selected a few items that are sacred to me to place in front of this candle as it burns for 7 days.
~A piece of coral I picked up near Clearwater, Florida a few years ago. This coral represents to me the ocean, and when I meditate on it, I am reminded of how the water heals and restores me.
~A river rock that was found by a friend of mine in the Smoky Mountains. When I sit with this rock, I imagine the river flowing over it, shaping it into this beautiful, smooth stone.
~A piece of raw rose quartz. I can feel a peaceful, loving energy flowing from this stone. I meditate on it becoming one with the intention of this candle.
I placed my healing candle and sacred items on the bathroom counter and am letting it burn down completely.
I meditate on my intention with the candle and sacred items daily, as long as it continues to burn.
If you have a safe place for a candle to burn continuously like this, I would encourage you to try this at home. Use any items you feel drawn to, and set an intention that is clear. Light the candle and meditate on these thoughts daily as it burns.