Sage Taper Pair, 7 Inches

A pair of sage green taper candles, each about seven inches, dipped by hand in the USA and joined at the wick. Sage is a soft, muted green, the gentle end of the green family, and these tapers suit the calm, growing, healing side of practice. Despite the name, they are unscented; the shade is named for the herb's soft color, not its fragrance.

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 soft sage-green shade. The gentle end of the green family, for growth, calm, and renewal.
• A pair of 7-inch tapers, handmade in the USA. Joined at the wick, with a steady burn of about an inch per hour.
• Unscented, named for the color. The shade takes its name from sage's soft green, not from any fragrance.
• Part of a taper candle range. Offered in other colors too, so you can match the shade to the work.

Product Details

• Set of 2 taper candles, joined at the wick
• Approximately 7 inches each
• Burn rate about 1 inch per hour
• Handmade in the USA
• Unscented; color: soft sage green

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. Green is the color of growth and the natural world, tied in candle magic to renewal, healing, and steady increase, and sage is its soft, muted shade, gentler than a bright or money green. It suits the quiet, growing side of practice: renewal, calm, gentle healing intention, and a settled connection to the green world. Because the shade shares its name with the sage herb, long valued for cleansing and clearing, some practitioners reach for it in that spirit too, though the candle itself is unscented and carries the meaning by color rather than smoke.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke or moonlight over the candles and stand each 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.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture your intention, 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

• Amish Grey Taper Candles, Set of 2: a soft blue taper pair for calm and peace.
• Dark Green Taper Candles, Set of 2: the deep prosperity green in the same taper form.
• Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the tapers safely while they burn.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candles and your space before a working.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these candles sage scented?

No. They are unscented tapers named for the soft sage-green color, not for any fragrance. The shade itself carries the correspondence, and the candle pairs cleanly with whatever incense or oils your working calls for.

What is sage green used for?

Sage is the soft, muted end of the green family, tied to growth, renewal, gentle healing intention, and calm. It suits quiet, settling work and a connection to the green world rather than bold money-drawing, for which a brighter or darker green is usual.

Why are the two candles joined at the wick?

They are dipped as a traditional pair, which leaves them connected by the wick. Cut the wick between them to separate the two tapers, then burn them together or one at a time.

How long will each taper burn?

Each seven-inch taper burns at roughly an inch per hour, so plan for several hours per candle, enough for a longer working or a series of altar sessions.

How do I burn them safely?

Always 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 out a candle you mean to relight.