A pair of navy taper candles, each about 7 inches, joined at the wick and dipped by hand in the USA. Dark blue is the color of depth in candle magic: wisdom and truth, deep peace, and the quiet, dreaming, intuitive end of practice. Burn them as altar candles or in a working that calls for that steady, deep-water calm. A taper is the classic candle form, longer-burning than a small chime, which makes it well suited to altar work and to spells you want to sit with rather than finish in a single sitting. Key Features Dark blue for wisdom, peace, and dreams. The deep, calming end of color magic, for clarity, calm, and the intuitive side of practice. A pair of 7-inch tapers, joined at the wick. Handmade in the USA, with a steady burn of about an inch per hour. For altar work and color magic. A longer burn than a chime candle, suited to altar lights and longer workings. Part of a taper candle range. Offered in other colors for other intentions, so you can match the color to the work. Product Details Set of 2 navy taper candles Approximately 7 inches each Burn rate about 1 inch per hour Handmade in the USA Unscented; color: navy (dark blue) The Spiritual Significance Candle magic is old and nearly universal, the simple act of carrying an intention or a prayer on a flame. The color associations most practitioners use were standardized more recently, so treat them as a shared symbolic language rather than fixed law. A taper, the tall classic candle, is the form most often used as an altar light and for workings meant to burn over a longer sitting. In color magic dark blue is the color of depth and stillness: wisdom and truth, deep and lasting peace, loyalty, and the dreaming, intuitive, psychic end of practice, the color of deep water and the night sky. A navy candle suits work for clarity and wisdom, for calm after turbulence, for dream and divination work, and as a steady altar light for the cooler, quieter side of the craft. How To Use Separate and set up. Cut the joined wick to part the two candles, pass them through cleansing smoke or moonlight, and stand each in a heatproof taper holder on a clear, non-flammable surface. Dress it, if you like. Anoint the candle with a little oil while you focus your intention. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture your intention, and let it burn. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it well clear of anything that can catch, and snuff it rather than blowing it out to relight later. Pairs Well With Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the tapers safely while they burn. The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work, color, and dressing. All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil for dressing the candle before you light it. Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candles and your space before a working. Goddess Pewter Pocket Stone: a small focus for intuition and the divine feminine to keep on the altar. Frequently Asked Questions How is a taper different from a chime candle? A taper is the tall, classic candle, here about 7 inches, with a longer burn suited to altar work and longer sittings. A chime or spell candle is small and quick, made to burn down in one go for a single focused working. Choose the taper for altar lights and longer spells. What is dark blue used for? In color magic dark blue carries wisdom and truth, deep peace, loyalty, and the dreaming, intuitive side of practice. A navy candle suits work for clarity, calm, dreams and divination, and the quieter end of the craft. How do I use them, and why are they joined? The pair is dipped together and joined at the wick, so cut the wick to separate them before burning. Cleanse, optionally dress with oil, then stand each in a holder, light it, and let it burn while you focus. How long do they burn? At about an inch per hour, a 7-inch taper gives you several hours of burn, enough for a longer working or to mark a series of altar sessions. How do I burn them safely? Always use a heatproof holder on a clear surface, keep the flame away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Snuff rather than blow out a candle you mean to relight.
