Spice Taper Pair, Set of 2, 7"

A pair of spice taper candles, each about seven inches, dipped by hand in the USA and joined at the wick. Spice is a warm, russet brown, an earthy autumn shade, and these tapers suit the grounding, settling, hearth-and-home side of practice. Despite the name, they are unscented; the shade is named for its warm spice 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 warm spice-brown shade. An earthy, russet brown for grounding, hearth, and warmth.
• 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 its warm spice tone, 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: warm spice brown

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. Brown belongs to the element of earth and is the candle color of grounding, stability, home, and hearth, and spice is a warm, russet shade of it, the color of autumn, comfort, and a settled house. It suits work for grounding and steadiness, for warming and protecting the home, and for the cozy, hearth-centered side of practice. A warm taper like this makes a fitting altar light for the darker, quieter half of the year.

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.
• Mauve Taper Candles, Set of 2: a soft purple-pink taper pair for gentle, tender work.
• Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the tapers safely while they burn.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil for dressing the candle before you light it.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these candles spice scented?

No. They are unscented tapers named for the warm spice-brown 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 spice or brown used for?

Brown belongs to the element of earth and is the color of grounding, stability, and home, and spice is its warm, russet shade. It suits work for steadiness, for warming and protecting the home, and for the cozy, hearth-centered side of practice.

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.