{"product_id":"ritual-taper-candles","title":"Ritual Taper Candles — 12 Colored Spell Candles for Rituals \u0026 Intentions","description":"\u003cp\u003eColor is the oldest shorthand in ritual. Before anyone wrote anything down, you could tell what a working was for by what was burning — and taper candles are still the cheapest, fastest way to put an intention somewhere you can see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of twelve unscented tapers in eight colors, 6.29 inches tall and slim enough for chime holders and small altars. Each color carries a different intention, so a single box covers most of what a year of small workings asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 pieces per set\u003c\/strong\u003e, unscented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight ritual colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, each tied to a different intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e paraffin wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.29 x 0.47 x 0.47 in — fits standard chime and taper holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for spells, chime rituals, intention setting, vigil work and everyday altar use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritual-candles\"\u003eRitual Candles\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the color for the intention\u003c\/strong\u003e, not for the decor. The table below is the working key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a holder that fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are slim tapers — a chime holder or a taper holder, never a flat surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn it down in one sitting\u003c\/strong\u003e where you can. A taper is meant to be a single working from lighting to extinguishing, not a candle you return to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarve or dress it if that is your practice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wax takes a mark cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever leave a burning candle unattended\u003c\/strong\u003e, keep it clear of anything flammable, and out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eThe color key\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eIntention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMotivation and self-esteem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHarmony and creativity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePassion and love\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCreativity and communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePurification and cleansing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFriendship and love\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHealth, good luck and money\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRidding negative energies and protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — let it finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe habit worth building with tapers is finishing them. A candle burned down in one sitting closes the working; one blown out halfway and left on the shelf tends to sit there as an unfinished sentence. Choose a short window you can actually give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow many candles are in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTwelve pieces, spread across the eight colors listed above.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAre they scented?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo — these are unscented candles, so they will not compete with incense, resin or oils on the same altar.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat size holder do they need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThey measure 6.29 x 0.47 x 0.47 inches, which fits standard chime candle holders and slim taper holders.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat wax are they made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eParaffin wax. If you specifically want a plant-based wax, look at the hand-poured soy and coconut candles in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritual-candles\"\u003eRitual Candles\u003c\/a\u003e collection instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I use them for spell work with more than one intention?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eMost people burn one taper per intention rather than mixing. If a working has two parts, burn two candles — it keeps the intention clean and it is easier to read afterwards.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many candles are in the set?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Twelve pieces, spread across the eight colors listed above.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are they scented?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No — these are unscented candles, so they will not compete with incense, resin or oils on the same altar.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size holder do they need?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"They measure 6.29 x 0.47 x 0.47 inches, which fits standard chime candle holders and slim taper holders.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What wax are they made of?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Paraffin wax. 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