Silver Taper Candle, 9 Inches

A single silver taper candle, about nine inches tall, dipped by hand in the USA. Silver is the color of the moon, tied in candle magic to intuition, dreams, reflection, and the Goddess. At nine inches, this is a generous taper for a sustained working or a quiet lunar 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 silver taper. Hand-dipped in the USA.
• The color of the moon. Silver for intuition, dreams, and the Goddess.
• A generous taper. Nine inches for a longer or quieter working.
• A steady burn. About an inch per hour.

Product Details

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

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. Silver is the color of the moon, and in candle magic it carries the moon's gifts: intuition, dreams, reflection, psychic awareness, and the receptive, lunar side of practice. It is the shade practitioners reach for in Goddess work, moon rites, and divination, the cool counterpart to gold's solar shine. At nine inches, this taper gives lunar and intuitive work a long, quiet flame to sit beside, and it pairs naturally with the gold 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 intuitive or lunar intention.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture your intention, and let it burn through your meditation or divination.
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

• Gold Taper Candle, 9 Inch: the solar counterpart, for sun-and-moon work.
• Silver Chime Candles, Set of 20: silver chime candles for quicker lunar spells.
• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the taper safely while it burns.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candle and your space.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is silver used for?

Silver is the color of the moon: intuition, dreams, reflection, psychic awareness, and the Goddess. Practitioners reach for it in moon rites, Goddess work, and divination.

How is silver different from gold?

Gold is solar, for success and outward shine; silver is lunar, for intuition, dreams, and the receptive inner work. They make a natural pair for sun-and-moon workings.

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 gold taper?

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

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.