Oils And Candle Magick, question on good sources

[barddas]

I know I've entered this a little late.. BUT

I agree that the candle is just a tool. As is a wand, or any other impliment. Is it a must have? I don't believe so. But sometimes we all need something physical to focus on so that the "energy" can flow.... Does that make sence....

What ever makes you feel comfortable, and gets the right mood for what you are trying to achieve. That is what is right. Could be a bic pen, whatever....

[3Ravens]

This is the first time I'm reading this, so maybe I'm missing some thing here. I agree that the intent is really the most important part. You said you visualized the power flowing from the oil to the candle. What did you do to empower the oil?
Also oil and wax are not that different in properties. You could try visualizing the power of the oil melding with the power of the candle, instead of flowing into the candle. That way you have the strength of both.

[Sìmeag]

Aside from your intent, perhaps you should be working with oils that correspond to the colour and type of candle you are using?

Maybe its the correspondences you seek? Agrippa's Three Books would be helpful, and Culpepper gives correspondences in his books for various herbs, which you might consider mixing with the oils to align better with the candle.

You could also try Michael Howard's book, "Practical Candle Magic".