Tall Red Pillar Candle, 9"

A tall red pillar candle, nine inches of solid red wax for sustained ritual work. Red is the candle color of fire and life force: passion, courage, strength, and the active, driving energy of the will. At nine inches, this pillar gives a working a long, steady flame to sit beside, well suited to spells you return to over several sittings.

A pillar stands on its own without a taper holder, a freestanding flame for altar work, love and passion spells, or workings of strength and protective force.

Key Features

• A tall nine-inch red pillar. A steady flame for sustained work.
• The color of fire and life force. Red for passion, courage, and strength.
• Freestanding. Stands on its own on a heat-safe surface.
• For love, courage, and active work. The driving energy of the will.

Product Details

• Tall red pillar candle
• Approximately 9 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide
• Freestanding pillar
• Unscented; color: red
• For passion, courage, strength, and protective work

The Spiritual Significance

Red is one of the most active colors in candle magic, the color of fire, blood, and life force. Practitioners reach for it in work of passion and love, of courage and confidence, and of strength and the driving will, the energy that pushes a working forward. Red also carries protective force, the active guarding of what is yours rather than the quiet warding of darker colors. A tall pillar gives that energy a long, steady flame: enough to anchor an altar, to carry a love or courage working across several sittings, or to hold a sustained spell of strength. The candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own; light it to fuel passion, summon courage, or put active force behind a working, and let the steady red flame mark your resolve.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it on a heat-safe dish or holder on a clear surface.
2. Dress it, if you like. Anoint the pillar with a little oil while you focus your intention for passion, courage, or strength.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture your intention, and let it burn through your working.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it well clear of anything flammable, and stand it on a heat-safe dish, since a pillar pools and runs as it burns.

Pairs Well With

• Red/Black Pillar Candle, 9 Inches: a red-and-black pillar for protection and reversing work.
• Black Pillar Candles, 9 Inches: a black pillar for protection and banishing alongside red's active force.
• Lovers Red Candle: a red lovers candle for passion and union work.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle for your intention.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work and color.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a red candle used for?

Red is the color of fire and life force: passion and love, courage and confidence, strength and the active, driving will. It also carries protective force, the active guarding of what is yours.

How big is it?

It is a tall pillar, about nine inches by an inch and a half, freestanding and substantial enough to anchor an altar or carry a working across several sittings.

Can I dress and carve it?

Yes. You can anoint the pillar with a little oil while focusing your intention, and carve a word or symbol into the wax if your working calls for it.

Does it burn in one sitting?

No. A nine-inch pillar is made for sustained work; many burn it across several sittings, snuffing between, rather than all at once.

How do I burn it safely?

Stand it on a heat-safe dish on a clear surface, since a pillar pools and runs, keep it clear of anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended.