Dark Red Taper Candles, 7" Pair

A pair of dark red taper candles, each seven inches tall with a three-quarter-inch base, made in the USA and joined at the wick for easy lighting. Tapers are the classic upright candle of ritual and altar work.

Dark red is the color of protection, passion, and grounded strength, a deeper shade than bright red that practitioners reach for when a working needs both fire and steadiness. The pair burns at roughly an inch an hour.

Key Features

• A pair of dark red tapers. Joined at the wick for easy lighting.
• The color of protection and passion. Dark red for grounded strength.
• Seven inches tall. Burning at roughly an inch an hour.
• Made in the USA. Classic upright ritual candles.

Product Details

• Pair of dark red taper candles
• Each approximately 7 inches long with a 3/4-inch base
• Joined at the wick; burns about 1 inch per hour
• Color: dark red
• Made in the USA

The Spiritual Significance

Tapers are the upright candles of ritual: tall, slim, and burned in a holder while a working is done. Color carries the intention, and dark red sits at the meeting of fire and earth, the shade practitioners reach for when a working asks for both passion and grounded strength. Red is the color of life force and protection, and its deeper tone leans toward the steadying, defensive end of that range, fortifying boundaries and protecting a space or a person. A matched pair suits work where two candles are called for, or simply gives you a second for the next working. The candles focus your own intention rather than acting on their own; many light them at the start of protection or strength work and let them burn while the working is done.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the tapers and stand them in holders on a heat-safe surface.
2. Set your intention. Name the protection or strength you are working toward.
3. Light them and focus. Light the wicks and let the tapers burn while you hold the intention, picturing a steady shield around you.
4. Burn them safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep them clear of anything flammable, and use proper taper holders, since tapers burn down fully.

Pairs Well With

• White Taper Candles, Pair: a pair of white tapers for all-purpose and purification work.
• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: a black candle for protection and banishing work.
• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a sturdy holder sized for taper candles.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear a space before protection work.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these tapers for?

They are dark red taper candles for protection and grounded strength: fortifying boundaries, guarding a space, and adding steady fire to a working. Dark red joins passion with a defensive, steadying tone.

What does dark red mean in candle work?

Red is the color of life force and protection, and the deeper dark red tone leans toward the steadying, defensive end of that range, suited to protection and strength rather than bright passion alone.

Why are they joined at the wick?

The pair is connected at the wick from the dipping process, which simply makes them easy to separate and light. You burn each in its own holder.

How long do they burn?

Each taper is seven inches and burns at roughly an inch an hour, so plan for several hours per candle. Use a proper taper holder and burn on a heat-safe surface.

How do I burn them safely?

Stand each taper in a proper holder on a heat-safe surface away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended.