Air Lailokens Awen Candle, 4 1/4"

This is the Air candle from the Lailoken's Awen line, a ritual candle for the element of air, the realm of thought, communication, and new beginnings. The maker pours it on the day and hour of Mercury, the planet of mind and exchange, as part of the candle's preparation.

At about 4 1/4 inches it is a compact candle for elemental work, lit when you want to call on the clarity, intellect, and fresh-start energy that air carries. Color may vary slightly from batch to batch.

Key Features

• An Air element candle. From the Lailoken's Awen line, dedicated to the element of air.
• Poured on the day and hour of Mercury. The maker's planetary timing, tied to mind and communication.
• About 4 1/4 inches. A compact candle for elemental and altar work.
• For clarity and communication. Lit to call on intellect, fresh starts, and the mental side of practice.

Product Details

• Air element ritual candle (Lailoken's Awen line)
• Approximately 4 1/4 inches
• Made on the day and hour of Mercury
• Color may vary slightly per batch

The Spiritual Significance

The four classical elements, earth, air, fire, and water, are a foundation of Western magic, and air is the element of the mind: thought, speech, intellect, communication, and the fresh, moving energy of beginnings. It governs the east on many altars and is called on for clarity, study, truthful words, and new starts. This candle is dedicated to that element and comes from the Lailoken's Awen line, whose maker prepares it on the day and hour of Mercury, the planet traditionally tied to the mind, language, and exchange, lending the candle a planetary correspondence that doubles down on its airy character. "Awen" is a Welsh word for poetic or divine inspiration, a fitting name for work that calls on the breath and the mind. Lit as a focus for air-element work, the candle gives clarity, communication, and new-beginning intentions a place to land. As with all such tools, it focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it in a holder on a heat-safe surface, in the east of your altar if you work with directions.
2. Set your intention. Name the clarity, communication, or fresh start you are calling on.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and hold your air-element intention while it burns.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and snuff it to relight later.

Pairs Well With

• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to seat the candle safely.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle before elemental work.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candle and your space.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle and elemental work.
• Assorted Chime Candles, Set of 20: spell candles to round out work with the other elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Air candle used for?

It is dedicated to the element of air, the realm of the mind: thought, communication, intellect, and new beginnings. It is lit as a focus for clarity, truthful speech, study, and fresh starts, or to represent air in elemental work.

Why is it made on the day and hour of Mercury?

Mercury is the planet traditionally tied to the mind, language, and exchange, which mirrors the qualities of the air element. The maker pours the candle during Mercury's day and hour to align its preparation with that correspondence.

What does "Awen" mean?

Awen is a Welsh word for poetic or divine inspiration, the creative breath. It is a fitting name for a line of candles that calls on the elements, and especially apt for the air candle, which works with breath and mind.

How do I use it in elemental work?

Set it on a heat-safe surface, in the east of your altar if you work with directions, name your air-element intention, and light it. Many practitioners burn it alongside candles for the other three elements to balance a working.

How do I burn it safely?

Stand the candle in a heat-safe holder away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Snuff it rather than blowing it out if you mean to relight it for continued work.