lighting this candle for the first time was what ushered in the process of converting my regular vanity space into a full on Venus altar, with this candle at the center of it. she asked for roses and pearls, I obliged. when the call came eventually to move my altar to different part of the house, the candle asked to sty with my Aldebaran materia, from whence she aids me in all my Poshmark searches for exotic furs and bidding on vintage silks. I find that using this candle for petitions brings me gifts far more often than actual cash, like Jupiter or even St. Expedite do for me.

It took Fomalhaut for me to connect with my pillar Empress candle in a more active way. Before I used it for prayers, general desire and Venus related attunement and meditation, very helpful, supportive and expansive, but now I know burning sigils with Her means you get exactly what you're sigilizing for. She opened the way and brought forth the situations IMMEDIATELY.

I had a really challenging day right before going into a first date and after doing some mundane things to shift my energy it felt super supportive to light this candle as part of settling into a different vibe. It ended up being a truly excellent date and I’m grateful for the Empress glow over the evening!