Greetings!
I’m new to here, but I was practicing divination and witchcraft without really knowing. I have pyrophobia, I can’t manipulate lighten candles or light them. Is it mandatory to use candles? Could I use something else to replace this element? I want to do things right…
Thanks to all and be blessed!
Welcome to the forum @isabelle2 
I’m sure you’re not the only witch or person who is afraid of fire - that’s okay! I think it’s totally fine to have some sort of substitution. You can’t practice magic or cast spells if you’re in a constant state of fear, right?
Here are some things you may want to try as substitutes for lit candles:
If you are casting spells, you can always use a different energy source or object than fire and flames. There are three other elements, afterall!
Thank you so much for answering me! It’s a real release! 
You’re very welcome! I’m glad I was able to help!
I can understand the fire phobia…
Something else to think about is:
I have a diffuser that has cut out of a flame & lights up orange… as the mist comes out of the top it looks like a flame. It would also be a way to use all 4 elements at a time!
Hi there!
Some years ago I used to light virtual candles, if you are comfortable with the virtual representation of things it could be an option. It was something like this site:
Although I have a little lava piece to represent fire when I can’t use candles for some reasons. Other option I had used in the past is a piece of some geode since they are created from pure fire and lava.
Thank you very much for your ideas! I will check this out! Be blessed! 
Very similar to @Susurrus I recently purchased a diffuser that has the illusion of flames. I just liked the ambiance of it. Still waiting for it to come in but I’m sure something like that can substitute along with the other wonderful ideas already given. I hadn’t thought of using it for that purpose but now I probably will from time to time! Thanks for the ideas! 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B4R5SDYV/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_9?smid=A15KATL1EB5KIG&psc=1
@robin77 I have it on for a few hours during the day for the ambiance & loved that the mist also looked like a flame coming from the top if I run out of candles or can’t light one for some reason. @MeganB had pointed out that using them is also a way to incorporate using the 4 elements all at once too, which really made it more 
special for me to use & not have to figure out if I’m missing one when I am using my altars or space
That’s a very great idea! Thank you for sharing it!
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