When I first stepped into Luna Co Soap’s studio on a breezy Saturday morning, the air smelled of lavender, citrus, and something I could only describe as “intent.” The gentle hum of conversation blended with the soft clink of glass jars, and I realized I was about to experience a Long Island candle workshop for transformative magick that would reshape my whole approach to ritual work. The facilitator, Maya, greeted us with a warm smile and a handful of stories from previous attendees—stories that would soon become my own.

One of the first things Maya emphasized was the power of personal testimony. “Transformative magick isn’t a theory