Re: ~thanks both of you~! blessings~~n/m

hey, your post said no message--but here's this lovely picture! :-)

Hi Zoe, hope you are well. I just read something interesting--quite a nice explanation of hopi ear coning, (worth keeping and sharing) which is a bit more energetically and aesthetically-appealing than some of the stuff you see that talks about using aluminum pie plates. brrr.

here it is, although I forgot the link. Should go get it for attribution:


Earcandles are derived from a shamanistic tradition. Their historic roots can be traced back to the Indians of North & South America. This tradition was brought to modern Europe by the Hopi, the oldest Pueblo tribe which has vast medical knowledge and deep spirituality. Hopi Earcandles are still made today with natural ingredients following a secret original recipe.

The earcandle is traditionally used to cleanse and harmonise different energy fields of the individual (Aura), to prepare the mediumistic state of trance and also expel negative energy. Whilst the candle burns, the pleasant heat sensation increases. Locally administered heat always stimulates peripheral blood circulation, thus intensifying the immunological defence system and lymph cleansing circulation. It also stimulates energy points and reflex zones.


The earcandles work by causing a light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame helps to create a vibration of air in the earcandle, generating a massage-like effect on the eardrum. This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It is soothing and the benefits have been well known for many years. In addition, high energy light from the flame penetrates through the candle tunnel bringing vital spectral frequency to important energy centres.

From an esoteric point of view, the cleansing fire expels negative tenuous energy field vibrations and harmonises the energy status. The whole ceremony brings a wonderful relaxation, a deep sense of security and a feeling of happiness.

(edit: This is interesting:)

Hopi Earcandles use only pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as Sage, St. John's Wort, Camomile and pure essential oils.



Only premium quality, pesticide-free untreated cotton is used. Hopi Earcandles are regularly tested by independent institutes and are certified medical products according to EC guidelines 93/42 (EEC). Original BioSun Hopi Earcandles have been used with great success and satisfaction by men and women all over the world for over fifteen years.


no mention of direction of wrap--and it occurs to me that's got to be relevant.
On another site, I read that they wrap counter-clockwise, which supposedly is in sync with the vortex-effect...



hmmm. Still haven't made any, but am planning to do a big batch for christmas-and am now wondering if my cotton is too thick. I have sort of worn bedsheet cotton.
I also have scarf silk--and wonder if that would be of any use.



my best,
Chiron