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Candle ritual & care guides

Short, practical guides for intention-setting, moon rituals and getting the most from a candle.

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How to set an intention with a candle

A simple, step-by-step way to set an intention with a candle: choose one intention, write it down, light the candle, reflect for a few minutes and extinguish it safely.

A simple new moon candle ritual

A calm, beginner-friendly new moon candle ritual in six steps: check the date, light a candle, write intentions for the month ahead and extinguish it safely.

A full moon release ritual

A simple full moon release ritual with a candle: write what went well and what you are ready to set down, read both lists, and close the ritual safely.

How to burn a candle safely and evenly

How to get an even burn from a soy candle: why the first burn matters, what a memory ring is, how to avoid tunneling, and the candle safety basics.

How to reuse a candle jar

How to get leftover wax out of a candle jar with the freezer or hot water method, clean the glass and remove the label, plus simple ideas for reusing the jar.

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