{"title":"Ancient Witch Ritual Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are not really background candles. They are the ones you light when you want to make a bit more of an occasion of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach candle is 24cm tall and made with soy wax, fragrance and resin, with enough presence to sit happily on an altar, mantelpiece or centre of a table. There are five designs in the collection, each £16, and each carries its own imagery pressed into the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavens' Remedy\u003c\/strong\u003e is for peace and harmony, with lavender and fennel. The raven serves as a guide through uncertainty, which makes this the one we'd reach for when the aim is to clear the air and get things feeling a little lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocked Desires\u003c\/strong\u003e is for manifestation. The bat in a cage stands for suppressed dreams and unspoken intentions, ready to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinful Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is for love and bold action — the athame and apple evoke the thrill of going after what actually calls to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitches' Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for those seeking inner strength, with a blend of herbs and sacred resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGothic Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e is for cleansing and release. The skull and roses stand for transformation through letting go, and it was made with full moon ceremonies in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are particularly striking once lit. The tall shape gives you a lovely column of flame, while the resin catches the light as the candle burns. They're the sort of candle that can make an altar feel finished, but you certainly don't need an altar to enjoy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey also make a good gift for anyone who enjoys witchcraft, tarot, crystals or simply has a slightly darker taste in homeware. If you're buying for someone and aren't sure which to choose, \u003cstrong\u003eRavens' Remedy\u003c\/strong\u003e is probably the easiest place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first burn, give the candle around two to three hours so the wax melts across the full surface. Keep the wick trimmed to about 5mm, place it on a heatproof surface and never leave a burning candle unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you'd prefer something smaller for more regular use, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magic-spell-candles\"\u003emagic spell candles\u003c\/a\u003e, which are £14 and burn for around 50 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-witch-ritual-candles-gothic-garden473","title":"Ancient Witch Ritual Candles - Gothic Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eGothic Garden is the Ancient Witch ritual candle for cleansing and release: soy wax scented with sage and peppermint, the two clearing scents of the herb cupboard, poured for full moon ceremonies, spiritual resets and the clearing of a room or a mood that has gone stale. The design is a skull among roses, which in the Ancient Witch language stands for transformation through letting go: something ends so that something can grow. It is a substantial candle at 700g in its box, 24cm long, and it comes gift-boxed with a ritual spell card that gives a simple working to follow while it burns, so it is complete as a present for someone starting out as well as a tool for someone who already practises. Sage and peppermint burn clean and sharp rather than sweet. Light it at the full moon, read the card, and let it do the clearing; the box is kept for the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoy wax, fragrance, resin. Gift box with spell card. 24 x 9.5 x 6.8cm. Weighs 700g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Witch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394804044113,"sku":"awtpc-01","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS8xSi8yRC82MFIzMEMxSDc0UzMyRDFKL2EyODdiNGQyLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1784814476"},{"product_id":"ancient-witch-ritual-candles-witches-queen477","title":"Witches' Queen Ritual Candle - Ancient Witch Soy Candle, Velvet Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Witches' Queen candle is a commanding, highly atmospheric pillar designed to anchor your space. It is meticulously hand-poured from pure soy wax and heavily infused with a potent blend of traditional herbs and sacred resins, resulting in an aroma that sharply wakes the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted for those seeking focus and inner strength, it serves as a brilliant focal point for quiet reflection or setting intentions. The clean, consistent burn ensures the deep fragrance fills the room steadily without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 24cm tall and 700g it is the largest candle in the Ancient Witch range, a pillar for a mantelpiece or the centre of an altar rather than a bedside. Burn it on a plate and trim the wick between burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoy wax, fragrance and resin. 24 x 9.5 x 6.8cm. Weighs 700g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Witch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394804273489,"sku":"awtpc-02","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/5208\/4305\/files\/t5_29_revert.png?v=1790237788"},{"product_id":"ancient-witch-ritual-candles-ravens-remedy484","title":"Ancient Witch Ritual Candles - Ravens' Remedy","description":"\u003cp\u003eRavens' Remedy is the Ancient Witch candle for peace and harmony. The raven has been read as a guide through uncertain times for a very long time, and this candle takes that idea and gives it a scent: lavender with a thread of fennel, herbal and calm rather than sweet, so it settles a room without taking it over. It is soy wax in a cork-topped glass tube, so the fragrance keeps between burns instead of fading on a shelf, and it arrives boxed with a ritual spell card for anyone who wants to light it with intention. Light it after a hard week, at a full moon, or simply while you sit with a deck. Tradition links lavender with rest and fennel with protection; the candle leaves the room smelling of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoy wax, glass tube with cork lid, gift boxed. 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