Yule 7 day candles
$30.00
A Yule 7-day candle is a ritual candle for the Winter Solstice, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun, featuring traditional colors (red, green, white/gold), seasonal scents (fir, cinnamon, clove), herbs (rosemary, bayberry), and sometimes crystals (quartz, citrine) to invoke warmth, prosperity, and new beginnings during the darkest days, burning continuously for intention setting and celebrating the return of light, often with specific instructions for its use in magical or spiritual practise
Common Features & Meanings
- Colors: Often layered red, green, and white/gold wax, representing the Holly King, Oak King, and the returning sun.
- Scents: Fir, cinnamon, clove, bayberry, or mint for a festive, wintery aroma.
- Herbs & Crystals: Infused with herbs like rosemary, fir, and bayberry, and crystals such as quartz, citrine, or garnet for amplified intentions.
- Purpose: To honor the Winter Solstice, banish darkness, invite prosperity, and set intentions for the new year.
- Usage: Placed on an altar or sacred space, lit to burn continuously for 7 days (or until the Solstice/New Year) to carry prayers, wishes, or goals, as a symbol of the light's return.
Example Ritual Use
- Anoint: Write intentions on paper and place under the candle.
- Light: On the longest night (Solstice), light the candle.
- Meditate: Reflect on the past year and the coming light.
- Burn: Allow it to burn safely for its duration, symbolizing growth and renewal.