Gold Taper Candle, 9 Inches

A single gold taper candle, about nine inches tall, dipped by hand in the USA. Gold is the color of the sun and solar power, tied in candle magic to success, confidence, wealth, and bright achievement. At nine inches, this is a generous taper for a sustained working or a strong altar light.

A taper is the classic candle form, longer-burning than a small chime, well suited to altar work and to spells you want to sit with rather than finish in a single sitting.

Key Features

• A single nine-inch gold taper. Hand-dipped in the USA.
• The color of the sun. Gold for success, confidence, and wealth.
• A generous taper. Nine inches for a longer or stronger working.
• A steady burn. About an inch per hour.

Product Details

• Single gold taper candle
• Approximately 9 inches long
• Burn rate about 1 inch per hour
• Handmade in the USA
• Unscented; color: gold

The Spiritual Significance

Candle magic is old and nearly universal, the act of carrying an intention on a flame, while the color associations most practitioners use were standardized more recently. A taper, the tall classic candle, is the form most often used as an altar light and for longer workings. Gold is the color of the sun and of solar power, which in candle magic means success, confidence, achievement, and wealth. Where green is the steady color of growth and money over time, gold carries the bright, fast energy of winning, recognition, and personal power, the shade practitioners reach for to shine, to succeed, and to draw quick fortune. At nine inches, this taper gives a success or prosperity working a strong, sustained flame, and it makes a fitting solar altar light. It pairs naturally with the silver taper for sun-and-moon work.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke or moonlight over the candle and stand it in a heatproof taper holder on a clear, non-flammable surface.
2. Dress it, if you like. Anoint the candle with a little oil while you focus your intention for success or wealth.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture the success you are working toward, and let it burn.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it well clear of anything flammable, and snuff it rather than blowing it out to relight later.

Pairs Well With

• Silver Taper Candle, 9 Inch: the lunar counterpart, for sun-and-moon work.
• Gold Chime Candles, Set of 20: gold chime candles for quicker success spells.
• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the taper safely while it burns.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil for dressing the candle before you light it.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gold used for?

Gold is the color of the sun and solar power: success, confidence, achievement, and wealth. Practitioners reach for it to shine, to win recognition, and to draw quick fortune.

How is gold different from green?

Green is the steady color of growth and money over time; gold carries the bright, fast energy of success, confidence, and quick fortune. Choose gold for achievement and shine.

How big is it, and how long does it burn?

It is a single nine-inch taper that burns at roughly an inch per hour, giving you a long, sustained flame for a working or a series of altar sessions.

Does it pair with the silver taper?

Yes. Gold is solar and silver is lunar, so the two make a natural pair for sun-and-moon workings, balancing outward success with inner, intuitive work.

How do I burn it safely?

Use a heatproof holder on a clear surface, keep the flame away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Snuff rather than blow it out to relight later.