🖤 HECATE’S FLAME - Inspired by Reece Ritual Candle | Ember Shade Step into the crossroads. Hecate’s Flame is a deeply grounding, ritual-inspired candle crafted for those drawn to shadow work, intuition, and quiet power. Inspired by Hecate — goddess of magic, protection, and the unseen — this scent feels like standing at the edge of a forest at night, guided only by firelight and instinct. It opens with a subtle brightness of bergamot, quickly pulled into earthy greens of sage, spruce, and cypress, then settles into a rich, smoky base of palo santo, patchouli, dark musk, and soft smoke. This is not a sweet scent.This is herbal, woodsy, and deeply atmospheric — calming, protective, and powerful. Available Rituals & Approximate Burn Times * Ritual Melt: 40–60+ hours of fragrance* Ritual Spark | 6 oz: 30–40 hours* Ritual | 15 oz: 60–80 hours* Ritual Apothecary | 16 oz: 70–90 hours* LUX | 40 oz: 120–150+ hours⸻ 🔮 Ritual Use Light this candle when you feel called to: * Trust your intuition* Release what no longer serves you* Set protective energy in your space* Embrace transformation and inner strength Let the flame guide you. Sit with it. Listen. ⸻ 🔥 Wood Wick Care & Burning Ritual To keep your flame strong and your experience clean: Before each burn: * Trim or remove the charred wood to about 1/8”–3/16”* Keep the wick centered and clear of debris First burn is everything: * Allow the wax to melt fully to the edges 👉 this prevents tunneling and keeps your candle burning evenly Burn time: * 2–4 hours at a time* Do not overburn Relighting: * Break off the burnt tip before lighting again 👉 this helps maintain a steady flame and that signature soft crackle ⸻ ⚠️ Candle Safety (The “Do Not” Section) * Do not leave unattended* Do not burn near drafts, pets, or children* Do not burn longer than 4 hours* Do not touch or move while hot* Discontinue use when ½” wax remains* Do not ingest wax or apply to skin ⸻ 🕯 Ritual Melt (Squeezable Wax) — How to Use Our Ritual Melt is a flame-free way to work with scent and intention. To use: * Squeeze a small amount into your wax warmer dish* Use only in a wax warmer — never on a stove or direct flame* Start small — a little goes a long way If wax hardens: * This is normal in colder temps* Gently knead the pouch or press with fingers 👉 the texture will soften again Do not: * Do not add water* Do not microwave* Do not apply to skin* Do not ingest ⸻ 🪨 Our Cement Vessels Each Ember Shade candle is poured into a handcrafted cement vessel, making every piece slightly unique. * Durable, heat-safe, and made for ritual use* Subtle texture and tonal variations are part of the design* Designed to be repurposed — altar pieces, planters, or storage This isn’t just a candle — it’s a keepsake. ⸻ 🖤 Why Ember Shade We don’t just pour candles — we create ritual experiences. * Clean-burning wax* Lead-free wood wicks* Phthalate-free, high-quality fragrance oils* Hand-poured in Carbonado, WA Every candle is crafted with intention — for those who feel something deeper when they light a flame.
