• If the soot does not travel all the way down the glass, is only at the top or perhaps stops in the middle, the negative influence or obstacle has been unblocked.
• If the black goes down the entire length of the candle it means your working has been blocked and there are still things preventing you for attaining your desired result. It could also indicate someone has casted against you or has significant spiritual protection. If this is the case burn another candle to try to break through their defenses.
• If the soot is at the bottom of the candle it is a warning that negative influences are being sent to you. This can be the case when someone casts against you.

• If the soot only goes half way down or less, the cleansing was successful.
• If the soot is carried through the length of the candle you may need further cleansing and spiritual work.
• If the soot is at the bottom of the candle, it signifies the presence of outside aid or help either spiritually or physically.
• If the candle burned half black and half white this means that one aspect is overriding the other. Look to which is on top to see what was undone. If black is on top, your spirits cleared it. If white is on top the spirits of another have combated your attempts.
• If the soot is on only one side of the candle, this is a sign that what you are doing is incorrect. Either the candle fixing wasn’t appropriate or the spirits aren’t happy with the candle itself.

• If the candle does not light this means that this type of working will not work for what you need and another type of spell should be used.
• If the candle lights and splits into two or more flames, this indicates the presence of others, either spirits, deities, or human, getting involved. Look to the rest of the candle to interpret whether this person is good or bad. If you are trying to split up a couple and both flames stay lit, the couple will stay together. If you are doing a working for attract a lover and the second flame seems to rise out of the wax your working will be successful especially if both flames grow into one large flame.
• If the candle flame is high it means there is a lot of power behind the spell and little resistance. If the candle burns low it means there is a strong opposing spiritual force and a cleansing and or banishing may be needed.
• If the flame makes a crackling or popping sound it indicates conversation. Either the spirits are trying to talk to you or the target is talking about you. Look to the purpose of the candle and the other actions of the flame to determine which is which.
• If the flame flickers there is a spirit around. If the flame pops while flickering it is the spirit trying to communicate to you. Open yourself up to it. If it is a devotional candle and it is flickering it means you are in contact with your deity and any prayers or petitions will be heard.
• If you attempt to blow out the flame and it does not go out this means the spirit does not want you to extinguish it. The same can be said if you blow it out and it flicks back on. Let the spirit complete its work, something important may be in the works that you do not want to interrupt. If you are uncomfortable ask the spirit to protect the candle or ask for permission and try to extinguish it again.
• If the entire top of the prepared candle catches fire it means all the resources of the prepared candle are being used due to spiritual influences creating obstacles. Look to the other signs to see if the candle was successful. If the preparations do not collect along the glass as the candle burns, but remain pooled together, it means all the resources are needed and will burn at the end of the candle. The soot, flame, and glass should be read for the outcome.
• If the flame burns high and calm and produces no soot you are in the presence of a larger entity or guardian spirit, most likely benevolent. The same can be said for high aggressive flames that flicker in large strokes . These tend to be darker spirits and deities, both are there to listen or aid you.
• If the flame goes out while burning this means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined. This can also happen if you unexpectedly get the result before the candle is finished.

• If the glass cracks but does not break it means there was some type of opposition that was broken. It may have been sent to the spell to try to deflect it or it may have been encountered along the way. If it does not break or shatter then the spell is protected and was successfully defended.
• However, if the glass breaks or shatters it means you are up against something larger than yourself. Malicious forces have either protected your target or have been attracted to your working and are trying to interfere. It can also indicate someone is casting against you and you are not spiritually protected or strong enough as what was thrown at you was larger than what you were sending out. Either way, do a stronger working and light another candle to try to combat it.

• Ashes/Soot - Can be Ashes/Soot produced from anything. Specific things will add intent and power to your powder..
• Powdered Cayenne
• Powdered Paprika
• Chili Powder
• Curry Powder
• Grated, Dried Ginger Root
• Peppercorn (Any color[s], ground or whole)
• Kicker Salts - (Recipe below. You’ll need fresh lemon, olive oil, and salt of any kind.) [Optional]

To Make Kicker Salts:

1. First things first, you’re gonna have to diffuse that lemon. To do this, take fresh slices of lemon, that Olive oil. Pick that stuff up on your next run to the grocery store.
2. From there, lay the oil in a dish of sorts. Once you have a nice amount of oil (but not too much), slice up little slices of your lemon, and lay them in the dish. Place your lemon-dish somewhere it can get sunlight– like a windowsill– for a week.
3. Once your week is done, take the lemon slices out, and either dry them for future use, or throw them out. Or do what you want with them. They’re your lemons.
4. Now, take your salt, and put it in a bowl. Take a spoon, and add in your oil. Stir well, until the clumps of salt made by the oil have broken down. 
5. If possible, use your spoon like a wand of sorts, and channel your energy into the salts through the spoon. If you want to mix with your hands, all the better (though careful of cuts)! Visualization is good too!
6. Leave the salts to dry for a day or two. Return with your handy spoon, and break down any additional clumps.
7. Yay! Kicker salts! They’re finally done. Store it however you like. Putting some quartz inside/on the container will help it retain it’s energy for a long, long while.

To Make Fire Powder

1. Once you’ve acquired everything you need, set them all out before you.
2. There’s no specific order that you have to put them in, but I like to layer them. I start with ash, kicker salts, then cayenne, paprika, curry, ginger, chili, and lastly, the peppercorn.
3. Once everything is inside, I focus my intent on the container, close it up real good, and shake. I shake that thing as hard as I possibly can. (Without breaking it). As I shake the jar, I funnel my energy inside of it.
4. When your arms get tired, then congrats! You’re done. You can amplify the energy by drawing a fire sigil on the container, or something of the like.