Mara - Marzanna - in Slavic mythology is a powerful and formidable Deity, the Goddess of Winter and Death. The name is related to such words as "mare", "nightmare" in English, in Russian - "gloom", "haze", "fool", "death". In Slavic mythology, the Goddess is associated with the seasonal rituals of the death and resurrection of nature. Also the goddess of harvest, fertility and death, the patroness of witchcraft and justice.

The wax candle with the image of Mara and her invariable attributes is an offering to the Deity, and not an idol. Offerings were burned as a gift for centuries and served as a veneration for the formidable and mighty Goddess of Russia.

First of all, the candle is aimed at creating or strengthening contact with Marena, honoring her, as well as her patronage.

The candle has her symbols, one of which is the symbol of Mara's water. According to the legends, Marena transports the bodies of the dead across the Smorodina river. According to mythology, the river flows between the Middle and Under worlds, and Mara transports the dead to the world of the Gods. The symbol of skulls around her neck and the sickle with which she cuts the threads of life also speaks of death bestowed by Marzanna. This is just a transition to another life, to a new beginning, to a new spring after a hard winter.

Thus, the candle and the ritual are aimed not only at establishing and strengthening the connection with this Goddess, but also at asking for protection, change and witchcraft power.

The candle will help to stop, cut off the unnecessary and start a new path.

It is important to understand that along with the truth, Mara is the Goddess of justice.

Turning to her, you can get a fair result of your situation, punish the offender, point out the truth and reveal the ill-wisher.