I finished burning my Mars today to protect my date (i have met this new man in December). I lit it on 2 consecutive days with the petition saying,"Protect my relation with XXX from negativity". I chanted the same. After lighting it the first day, i got his message but thats it.
I re lit it the second day and the flame was jumpy, popping white flames. At the end of the candle the herbs caught fire and it went crazy, there were black fumes (i am guessing because the herbs caught fire). I had to sniff it and got rid of the candle and my petition.
I haven't heard anything from him yet. Has my wishes conjured? how long should I wait before I burn sweetening. (FYI i haven't burnt halo cos I dont have it :( )
I think you might need to see the protection develop over time. You can order a Spiritual Healing - it works just like Halo - from Chaela Bre on Soul Purge, she is Lala's daughter.