Journey Runic Ritual Candle

A runic candle for the journey. Marked with runes of the Elder Futhark, the old alphabet of meaning and intent, so the intention is written in symbol as well as spoken.

For transformation and new paths. Made to mark a beginning, a rite of passage, an initiation, or a deeper turn in a practice.

A steady seven-inch burn. The candle burns down fully at roughly an inch an hour, long enough to hold a threshold working from start to finish.

• Journey Runic ritual candle, 7 inches
• Marked with runes of the Elder Futhark
• Burns approximately 1 inch per hour
• For transformation, new beginnings, and intention
• SKU: CRFJOU

The runes of the Elder Futhark are an old Germanic alphabet long held to carry meaning beyond their sounds, each a symbol tied to a force or idea a practitioner can draw on in magic and divination. To mark a candle with runes is to write an intention in that older language of symbol.

This Journey candle is set toward transformation and beginnings: the start of a new path, a rite of passage, an initiation, or a deeper turn in a practice. The candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own; many light it at the threshold of something new, naming the change they are stepping into, and let the flame mark the start of the road while they take the first real steps along it.

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it in a holder on a heat-safe surface.
2. Set your intention. Name the change or new path you are beginning.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and let it burn as a focus for the journey ahead.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and use a proper holder, since the candle burns down fully.

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• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to prepare the candle and a space.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work.

What is the Journey Runic candle for?

It is a runic candle set toward transformation and new beginnings: marking the start of a path, a rite of passage, an initiation, or a deeper turn in a practice, with the intention written in runes.

What are the runes?

The Elder Futhark is an ancient Germanic alphabet long held to carry meaning as well as sound, each rune tied to a force or idea that practitioners draw on in magic and divination.

When should I light it?

Many light it at the threshold of something new, naming the change they are stepping into and letting the flame mark the start of the road while they take the first real steps along it.

How long does it burn?

The candle is seven inches and burns at roughly an inch an hour, so plan for several hours. You can burn it in sittings, snuffing to relight later.

How do I burn it safely?

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