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Do you really care? Ethical Valentine’s Day gifts

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Valentines Day 2016Is it easy buying someone a Valentine’s Day gift? You may well be very nervous.

There’s quite a bit to think about. If you buy something too expensive then you risk embarrassing them or coming on too strong. If you buy something too cheap then you look cheap. You might also want to avoid buying something commercial and mainstream. How much thought would have gone into that?

When it comes to Valentine’s Day you’ll certainly want to avoid any gifts that are associated with cruelty, wars or exploitation. That’s tough, right? How many shops do you know who absolutely stick to 100% ethical items? Many chain stores these days don’t even know where their clothes or food comes from.

It may well be worth checking out the Valentine’s Day collection at the Ethical Superstore. There are over 100 products here, a range of prices, and lots of good ideas. You can browse jewellery, skin care, scented candles and even organic wine.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

iq-superfood-chocolateHere’s some suggestions to help begin your research.

Think of all that karma! Not to mention finding a great Valentine’s Day gift.

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What tips do you have for finding a good, thoughtful, Valentine’s Day present?

What do the colour of candles in spells mean?

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Candle magic is present in a number of religions and that is perhaps one reason why so many people know to make a wish after blowing out a candle. The core concepts of this form of spell casting are the ability to focus on a goal, the end results and then the ability to focus your intent or will to create that result.

Some forms of candle magic pay special attention to the colour of the candles. You may already know about the association some religions have with black candles or that some traditions allow for white candles to be swapped in for any other colour.

The colour of candles in magic

  • Black: Negativity and banishment
  • Brown: Nature such as plants, animals, weather and earth
  • Dark Blue: Depression and vulnerability
  • Gold: Financial gain and business dealings
  • Light Blue: Health, patience and acceptance
  • Green: Financial gain, growth, abundance, fertility
  • Orange: Attraction, positive feelings and encouragement
  • Pink: Friendship and romantic love
  • Purple: Power and ambition
  • Red: Courage, health and sexual desire
  • Silver: Reflection and intuition
  • White: Truth and innocence
  • Yellow: Persuasion and protection

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Do you have any candle magic or colour insight to share?

Where do you buy your witch candles?

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Where do you buy good looking candles when you want to put something beautiful and appropriate into a ritual?

It can be a challenge and it’s certainly the true that we don’t all have the time, space or ability to make our own. The craft site Etsy can be on solution.

Take a look at this black candle from Witchcrafts. Isn’t it impressive?

You can buy more from Myfanwy’s shop here.

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Where do you buy your witch candles? Any tips for readers?

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