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By Rodika Tchi, About.com Guide to Feng Shui

Feng Shui Tips for Using Candles

Saturday January 13, 2007
I am a great lover of candles and often use them around my home. There is rarely an evening that goes without candlelight, even if it's just a couple of tealights in my bathroom. Being a Fire element, candles invoke the energy of purification and inspiration, warming the energy up and releasing stress.

Photo: © Grace Yang
After experimenting with many different candles, I recently made the decision not to use paraffin candles indoors.

As with everything, it is not only the looks, but the energy of any given object, and there are important things to know about candles before making an intelligent choice about using them in your home.
Some research stated that the soot from a paraffin candle contains many of the same toxins that are produced by burning diesel fuel. Do your own research and go for best candles you can afford; burning a high quality candle in your bedroom for at least 15 min before going to sleep can considerably shift the energy and contribute to a much better sleep.

Comments

August 11, 2008 at 11:02 am
(1) Andrea says:

100% Beeswax candles are a great alternative to paraffin. They reduce dust and allergens and leave your home with a warm and comforting light. Check out http://www.sunshinebay.com to see a great selection of beeswax candles.

October 13, 2008 at 4:46 am
(2) tiphanie says:

Check out my site to order Gold Canyon candles, The Worlds Finest by far. They smell scrumptious and burn up to 200 hours!! You will not find a better burning more fragrant candle out there! Order today~you won’t be disappointed! :)

http://www.sweetscentsofsmell.com

November 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm
(3) JT says:

Are bath and body works and yankee candles safe to use ?

November 16, 2009 at 11:14 am
(4) fengshui says:

Am not sure which ones exactly you are referring to… See here some facts on the potential toxicity of certain candles:
http://www.epicureantable.com/articles/acandles.htm

and here on the feng shui use of candles:
http://fengshui.about.com/od/faq/f/feng-shui-candle-tips.htm

Cheers,
Rodika

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