Candles Guide – Types of Candles, How to Use & Candle Rituals
Candles have been central to spiritual practice, ceremony, and everyday ritual for thousands of years. From simple tealights to hand-crafted spell candles, the act of lighting a candle is one of the most powerful and accessible ways to set an intention, mark a moment, or create a sacred atmosphere.
Types of Candles
Spell, Ritual & Prayer Candles
Specifically crafted for intention work, manifestation, and spiritual practice. Often made with herbs, essential oils, and crystals, these candles are designed to amplify your intentions. Common colours carry specific meanings — white for purification, green for abundance, red for passion, black for protection.
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Scented Candles & Reed Diffusers
Perfect for creating a beautiful, fragrant atmosphere at home. Choose scents that align with your mood or intention — lavender for calm, citrus for energy, sandalwood for grounding, rose for love.
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Church, Pillar, Dinner & Tealight Candles
Classic candles for everyday use, altar work, and ceremony. Pillar candles burn for many hours and are ideal for longer rituals or as a centrepiece. Tealights are versatile and perfect for use with oil burners, lanterns, and crystal holders.
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Crystal Candle Holders
Elevate your candle ritual with a beautiful crystal holder. Selenite, Amethyst, and Rose Quartz holders infuse your candle’s light with the energy of the crystal, creating a truly sacred centrepiece.
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Candle Colour Meanings
- White – Purification, clarity, new beginnings, peace
- Black – Protection, banishing negativity, shadow work
- Red – Passion, courage, strength, love
- Pink – Self-love, romance, compassion, friendship
- Green – Abundance, prosperity, growth, healing
- Blue – Calm, communication, truth, wisdom
- Yellow – Confidence, creativity, mental clarity, joy
- Purple – Spirituality, intuition, psychic awareness
- Orange – Energy, motivation, success, enthusiasm
How to Set a Candle Intention
- Choose your candle – select a colour and scent that aligns with your intention
- Cleanse the space – use a sacred spray or incense to clear the energy
- Hold the candle – close your eyes and infuse it with your intention
- Light with purpose – as you light the flame, speak or think your intention clearly
- Let it burn – sit quietly, meditate, or journal while the candle burns
- Give thanks – when extinguishing, express gratitude for the support
Candle Care Tips
- Trim the wick to 5mm before each burn to prevent smoking and uneven burning
- Allow the wax to melt to the edges on the first burn to prevent tunnelling
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
- Keep away from draughts, children, and pets
- Place on a heat-resistant surface or in a proper candle holder
- Extinguish with a snuffer rather than blowing out to preserve the intention
Explore Our Candle Collections
- All Candles, Tealights & Holders
- Spell, Ritual & Prayer Candles
- Scented Candles & Reed Diffusers
- Church, Pillar & Tealight Candles
- Crystal Candle Holders
- Candle Holders & Accessories
Pair Your Candles With
- Crystals – Place crystals around your candle to amplify your intention
- Incense – Combine with incense for a full sensory ritual
- Sacred Sprays – Cleanse your space before lighting your candle
