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Candle burning for rituals, magick and therapeutic use have been understood by mankind almost since time first began.

In preparing your double-terminated crystal candle configuration I would strongly recommend that you only use round candles with a flat base which will easily sit by themselves on the floor surrounding your client, as shown below:

Candles can be obtained in many different colours. As with gemstones and crystals, each coloured candle has its own individual meaning and 'property'.

The following table may be used as a guide (and a 'guide' only) when considering which coloured candle to use in your configurations:

helps to reduce blood pressure. Relaxes the whole body, regulating the harmonious development of tissue and body structure. Removes headaches and migraines and is also helpful in cases of asthma. Helps one to sleep, reduces fear, soothes infections an d inflammations, relieves itches and burns.

- stimulates the pituitary and raises the bodily vibrations. Is a very beneficial colour for minor cuts, sores and bruises. Is a very important colour to use in the treatment of cancer.

- this colour draws man into spiritual awareness. It should be used only rarely and is a colour usually for the more mature person.

- this colour is an anti-depressant and assists good digestion, being beneficial to most of the metabolic system. It helps to increase oxygen and so helps the lungs to function properly.

- of all the colours this is the most powerful! It should, therefore, be used extremely carefully and wisely. It is revitalising, stimulating and arousing. It can be used in the treatment of chronic diseases.

- refreshing and cooling. This colour is very restful for people suffering from their nerves and also helps treat inflammations. Also very good for eczema.

- in this colour we meet two worlds; the relaxing in blue and the stimulating in the red. It is the colour of a consciousness balance - the colour of divinity, creativity and also stability.

- can stimulate the nervous system. Helps with mental illness and also stimulates the lymphatic glands. May help in the treatment of arthritis by removing density deposits in the body.

It is also very important to note that each colour has an emotional/mental quality which should also be taken into account when treating your client; as the psychological condition often affects the physical: -

One very significant - and important - colour not mentioned so far is pink; this is the colour usually associated with love, with the emotions and, most particularly, with mother-love. The colour pink has a very calming effect on the emotional level and helps people suffering from emotional traumas or problems with their relationships.

It has been found that whenever aggressive - and violent - prisoners are placed in cells which have been painted pink, they quickly quieten down and become subdued and placid!

The double-terminated crystal candle configuration should be used for treating people suffering from mental and emotional illnesses rather than for physical ailments and disabilities.

Once your client is lying on their back on the floor choose candles of the colour which most closely reflects their emotional state of mind and psychological imbalances.

Twenty coloured candles will be needed. All the candles should be positioned approximately 12-18 inches away from the client's body.

Four candles should be placed at the head, four at the feet and six on either side of the body..

Ten double-terminated quartz crystals are also required. One crystal should be placed at the head, one at the feet and four crystals should be placed diagonally. Two further crystals are needed on either side of the body, one at the shoulders and one at the waist. All crystals should be pointing inwards towards the client's body.

The ten double-terminated quartz crystals will amplify the healing energies from all the coloured candles and will, of course, also provide their own vibrant and powerful healing energies.

As with the other configurations you should use your personal quartz crystal to 'energise' all the double-terminated crystals to ensure that you have created a potent electromagnetic energy field completely enveloping and surrounding the client's body.

The client should experience a wonderful release of inner stress and tension and their heart will become full of love, light and laughter.

Allow at least 45 minutes for your double-terminated crystal candle configuration. It is extremely important that your client should rest for a further hour or so after this configuration as they will need to come back down to earth slowly after releasing so many emotional 'blockages' and 'stress-blocks.