It started with a candle. A simple white pillar I’d picked up at a local shop, one of those places that smells like patchouli and history. I’d planned to use it for a full moon ritual, but the moment I lit it, something strange happened.

The flame flickered violently, casting shadows that seemed to dance along the walls of my little attic room. I felt… disoriented. It was like the air had shifted, becoming heavy with something unseen. I sat cross-legged on the floor, staring into the flame, and then it hit me—a memory, vivid and raw, like it had been hiding in the folds of my mind all this time.

I was in a small stone room, dimly lit by lanterns. The air smelled of herbs—sage, rosemary, and something bitter I couldn’t place. My hands were stained with ink, and in front of me was an open book, its pages filled with symbols I didn’t recognize but somehow understood.

I knew this place. I knew this life.

I was a scribe, or perhaps a healer—something in between. My days were spent transcribing spells, creating tinctures, and weaving protective charms. I remembered the weight of responsibility, the way my heart raced when villagers came to me, desperate for help.

Then came the knock. Three sharp raps on the heavy wooden door. Fear gripped me. They’d found me.

The memory ended as abruptly as it began, leaving me gasping for air in the present. The candle’s flame burned steady now, almost as if mocking my disarray.


Explaining the Experience: A Witchy Pagan Perspective

When I finally grounded myself (with the help of some lavender tea and a very concerned cat), I started piecing it all together. Here’s how I interpreted the experience:

  1. The Candle as a Portal
    In many magical traditions, fire is seen as a gateway to other realms. Gazing into a flame can induce a meditative state, making it easier to access memories or messages from the subconscious. The candle didn’t just light my room—it lit a path to my past.
  2. Past Life Memories
    Pagan and witchy practices often embrace the concept of reincarnation, the idea that our souls carry experiences from previous lifetimes. The memory I saw felt less like a dream and more like a moment etched into my soul, waiting to resurface.
  3. The Role of Scribes and Healers
    The symbols in the book and the herbs in the air pointed to a life spent working with magic and healing. Many witches believe that talents and interests in this life—like my obsession with herbal remedies and ancient texts—can be echoes of past life experiences.
  4. The Fear of Persecution
    The knock at the door felt like a direct link to the witch hunts of centuries past. It’s a common theme in past life regressions for modern witches—this lingering fear of being “found out.” It made me wonder: How much of my cautious nature comes from this past experience?
  5. Why Now?
    Memories like this often surface for a reason. Perhaps I needed to reconnect with that part of myself, to remember the strength and knowledge I carried then and still carry now.

How to Explore Your Own Past Lives

If you’ve ever felt drawn to a particular time period, skill, or culture without explanation, it could be a sign of a past life connection. Here are some ways to explore:

  • Meditation and Visualization: Light a candle, focus on the flame, and ask your higher self to reveal a memory.
  • Dream Journaling: Keep a notebook by your bed. Dreams often hold keys to past life experiences.
  • Past Life Regression: Seek out a trained practitioner who can guide you through a regression session.
  • Divination Tools: Tarot or pendulums can offer clues about past lives if approached with intention.

Final Thoughts

That night with the candle changed something in me. It wasn’t just the memory—it was the realization that who I am now is built on the foundation of who I’ve been. The healer, the scribe, the one who worked in shadows to help others—all those lifetimes still live within me.

If you’ve ever felt like pieces of your life don’t quite fit, like you’re carrying memories that aren’t yours, trust that feeling. The past has a way of reaching through time, not to haunt us, but to remind us of who we’ve always been.

So light a candle, listen to the whispers of your soul, and see where the flame takes you.

About the Author

Welcome to Crescent Moon Goddess. I'm Raven—a 30-something Instagrammer with a hippie soul and a gothic edge. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood witch who's all about keeping it real. I'm into tarot, crystals, astrology, and all that mystical stuff, but I also believe in practical magic—stuff you can actually use in your everyday life. Grab a cup of herbal tea (or coffee if that's your jam), and let's chat about the universe, self-improvement, and maybe even how to make a killer potion or two.

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