I have always been enthralled by the heavens. My father used to take me out on clear nights and point out the planets and constellations to me. He taught me how tell the difference between stars and planets, and how to calculate how long a star’s light took to reach us. Through his influence and through study of Wicca and the occult symbolism of the planets I have come to appreciate them not only for their beauty and intrigue, but also for their mystical power to influence us in our day-to-day lives.
In the Wiccan tradition, candles are extremely powerful and are frequently used in spells to raise the energy and power of the spell. For a long time I would use generic store-bought candles but one day I thought “how much more powerful would these candles be if I were to craft my own?” It seemed only natural to have my candles emulate the celestial objects I am so fond of; and so my journey began. I only use 100% soy wax— paraffin is an unsustainable petroleum product— and the colors and scents in the candles I make have been thoughtfully chosen to best represent the planets they are named for and the magical properties these celestial objects possess. To scent the candles, I create my own unique blends of pure essential oils. I do not use “fragrance oils” which contain harmful toxins. After every batch, I witch-bless the candles I make to energize them with their planet’s power.
Here are some examples of the Planet Series, followed by a brochure with a planetary correspondence chart.
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I turned in an application to two farmer's markets yesterday, and should be hearing back in about two weeks. Of course, I fully expect to get a booth space in at least one of them! I will keep everyone posted!
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