{"product_id":"shiva-shakti-crystal-altar-candle","title":"Shiva Shakti Crystal Altar Candle — Sacred Union \u0026 Balance, 168-Hour Burn","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Tantra, Shiva and Shakti are two poles of one divine oneness. They rely on each other and they balance each other: Shiva is spirit, essence, consciousness and support; Shakti is creativity, love, passion and understanding. Honoring both is how the union shows up in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis, Smoky Quartz and Prehnite sit on this 16 oz altar candle, hand-poured in Colorado from a blend of American-sourced soy and coconut wax with an organic beeswax-coated hemp wick. Up to 168 hours of burn time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz altar candle\u003c\/strong\u003e with up to \u003cstrong\u003e168 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of burn time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopped with Lapis, Smoky Quartz and Prehnite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic soy and coconut wax\u003c\/strong\u003e, American-sourced, with an organic beeswax-coated hemp wick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-poured in small batches\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mountains of Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic, non-GMO and cruelty-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — no artificial fragrances, dyes, petroleum or paraffin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished with an image of Shiva Shakti\u003c\/strong\u003e and words of inspiration on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 3 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim the wick to about a quarter inch\u003c\/strong\u003e before every burn. This one habit decides whether a soy candle behaves for its whole life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the first burn run long\u003c\/strong\u003e — until the melt pool reaches the edge of the glass. Soy remembers its first burn and will tunnel forever if you cut it short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet an intention as you light it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Say it out loud or hold it silently; the point is that lighting the candle marks the start of something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn within sight\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts, curtains, children and pets. Never leave a lit candle unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the crystals.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the wax is gone, lift them out, rinse them and keep them on your altar or in a pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAltar candle or chakra candle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eDivine Altar Candle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eCrystal Chakra Candle\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 #e3ddd2\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003e16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003e7.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eBurn time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eUp to 168 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eUp to 60 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eCrystals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eThree or more, matched to the deity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eOne stone plus a quartz point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eA dedicated deity altar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ddd2\"\u003eEveryday chakra work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin-top:0\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\u003eAltar candles are built for long devotional burns, so treat them as a practice rather than a single evening. Burn in sessions of three to four hours, snuff rather than blow out, and let the wax cool flat before you relight — 168 hours goes much further when the melt pool stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow long does it burn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 168 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhich crystals are in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis, Smoky Quartz and Prehnite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhat is the wax?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA proprietary blend of American-sourced soy and coconut wax with an organic beeswax-coated hemp wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eIs it scented?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo artificial fragrances, dyes, petroleum or paraffin are used. The candles are non-toxic, non-GMO and cruelty-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-poured in small batches in the mountains of Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long does it burn?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Up to 168 hours.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which crystals are in it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lapis, Smoky Quartz and Prehnite.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the wax?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A proprietary blend of American-sourced soy and coconut wax with an organic beeswax-coated hemp wick.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it scented?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No artificial fragrances, dyes, petroleum or paraffin are used. 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