What It Can Point To
- A candle sitting slightly uneven.
- A wick leaning or burning off-center.
- Air pushing heat away from one side.
- Past, inward, or receiving-side pressure only if the setup is sound.
Details That Change the Meaning
Thin left wallMinor uneven burn.
Thick left wallStrong unevenness or a real barrier in the work.
Left wax with left flame leanAirflow or wick likely.
Left wax collapsesWatch for sudden spill and hot wax.
Before You Decide
Read the ordinary cause first. Then read the pattern. If you skip the ordinary cause, you will scare yourself and call it intuition. I do not work that way.
Do not scrape hot wax while the candle is lit. Let it cool before touching or correcting.
Better Questions
- Is the candle level?
- Is the wick centered?
- Does the left side matter to this question?