Moon Phases Holder, 7 1/2 Inches

An iron candle holder set on a stained wooden base, shaped as the phases of the moon and built to hold up to seven taper candles across the arc, one for each phase. At about seven and a half inches wide it is a striking altar piece for working with the full lunar cycle.

Light the candles in turn and the holder becomes a small map of the moon's journey from new to full and back again.

Key Features

Iron on a stained wood base. A sturdy, grounded holder with real presence.

Moon phases design. The arc of the lunar cycle across the piece.

Holds up to 7 tapers. One candle for each phase of the moon.

Product Details

• Material: iron with a stained wooden base
• Design: the phases of the moon
• Size: approximately 7 1/2 inches wide by 5 inches tall
• Holds: up to 7 taper candles

The Moon Phases

The moon's cycle, from new to waxing to full to waning and back, has marked time and timing for practitioners across the ages: a rhythm of beginning, growth, fullness, and release. A holder that lays out all the phases at once invites work that follows that cycle, setting a candle to each phase, or simply keeping the turning of the moon present on the altar.

How To Use

1. Set the holder on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from anything flammable.
2. Cleanse it in incense smoke or moonlight before first use, if that is part of your practice.
3. Seat a taper in each phase you wish to work with and light it.
4. Never leave burning candles unattended, especially with several lit at once, and keep them clear of one another.
5. Let everything cool fully before clearing wax and storing the holder.

Pairs Well With

• Triple Moon Candle Holder, 7 inch: a tall iron holder in the same lunar theme.
• Star Household Candle Holder: a celestial iron taper holder for the altar.
• 7 Inch White Taper Candles, Set of 2: white tapers for the full and waxing phases.
• Navy Taper Candles, Set of 2: deep-blue tapers for the dark and waning moon.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: dress each taper before you burn it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many candles does it hold?

Up to seven taper candles, set across the arc of the moon's phases, so you can light one for each phase or only the phases a working calls for.

What candles fit it?

Standard taper candles. It is not made for pillars, tealights, or chime candles.

How big is it?

About seven and a half inches wide by five inches tall, a substantial altar centerpiece on its stained wooden base.

Does it come with candles?

No, the holder is sold on its own. Add standard taper candles of your choice.

How do I keep it clean?

Let everything cool fully, lift away any wax, and wipe the iron with a dry cloth. Keep the wood base dry and out of standing water.