Zodiac Pillar Holder Smudge Plate, 4 3/4"

A silver-toned plate ringed with the twelve signs of the zodiac, with a three-inch center sized to hold a pillar candle and a flat surface that doubles as a smudge plate. At about four and three-quarter inches it is a multi-purpose altar piece, candle holder and smudge rest in one.

A pretty etched floral pattern on the underside adds a quiet beauty to a tool built for daily ritual use.

Key Features

Zodiac wheel. The twelve astrological signs ringing the edge of the plate.

Pillar holder and smudge plate. A three-inch center for a pillar, with a surface to rest a burning smudge stick.

Silver-toned with etched floral base. A refined finish for the altar.

Product Details

• Material: silver-toned metal
• Design: zodiac signs around the edge, etched floral pattern beneath
• Size: approximately 4 3/4 inches across, with a 3 inch center
• Use: holds a pillar candle; doubles as a smudge plate

The Zodiac Wheel

The twelve signs of the zodiac mark the wheel of the year and the turning sky, each carrying its own season, element, and character. A plate that rings a candle with the full zodiac invites work timed to the stars, lighting a candle under your own sign or the sign the moon or sun is passing through, or simply keeping the turning wheel present on the altar.

How To Use

1. Set the plate 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. Center a pillar candle in the plate and light it, or rest a lit smudge stick on the surface to catch the embers and ash.
4. Never leave a burning candle or smudge stick unattended.
5. Let everything cool fully before clearing wax or ash and wiping the plate clean.

Pairs Well With

• White Sage Smudge Stick: rest it on the plate to catch ash while you cleanse.
• Palo Santo Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: a gentler cleansing wood for the smudge plate.
• Cleansing Reiki Charged Pillar Candle: a pillar that fits the three-inch center.
• Black Pillar Candle Holder: a dedicated holder for a second pillar.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: dress a pillar before you burn it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use this for?

Two things: it holds a pillar candle up to about three inches in its center, and its flat surface works as a smudge plate to catch the ash and embers from a burning smudge stick.

What size candle fits?

A pillar candle that fits within the three-inch central area. It is not made for tapers or chime candles.

What do the zodiac signs mean here?

They ring the candle with the full wheel of the twelve astrological signs, which suits work timed to the stars or to a particular sign.

How big is it?

About four and three-quarter inches across, a compact multi-purpose plate for the altar.

How do I keep it clean?

Let it cool fully, lift away any wax or ash, and wipe the metal with a dry or barely damp cloth.