Intentional Candle... A clean strong and steady flame: Your intention is clear and prayer has been successfully sent. Crackling or popping Sounds: Message is directed and respond. The louder the sounds, the stronger the will from your spirit guides or Ancestor is trying to work with you. Weak or slow burn: Obstacles standing in your way. Put more effort, charge again the candle with some warm energy, focus your intention and energy. Jumping, dancing, or unsteady flame: If there is no draft in the air. There may be resistance against you. The higher the jumping flame, the more resistance, so putting more willpower and energy behind the intention. Black smoke: Someone or something in the way and working against you. White smoke: Blessing upon you. Burning only on one side: If there is no draft in the air. Only partial response happen. Do the process again for better results. Catches something on fire or exploded: Someone is attacking you. Flicking Flame: South direction means great deal of physical energy is surrounds your intent. North direction means cause if physical and not from spirit. West direction means the depth and energy of a very strong emotions that are part of the intention work. East direction means the mental part of the intention is working.