There’s just something ancient and soul-deep about lighting a candle with intention. It’s more than just wax and wick—it’s energy, focus, and connection. Whether you're just beginning your path or you’ve been walking it for a while, candle rituals offer a beautiful way to sync with divine energy and honor the cycles of nature. When you bring deity energy into your ritual—especially with a candle crafted in their name—it becomes even more powerful!
Deities carry archetypal energy that speaks to different parts of us: our strength, softness, passion, wildness, and everything in between. A candle ritual dedicated to a deity allows you to tap into their energy to support your manifestations, healing, or spiritual goals.
It’s not about asking them to fix things for us—it’s about inviting their presence into our practice and learning from their stories, their energy, and their domains. Think of it like calling on a mentor or a cosmic guide to stand beside you as you work your own magic!
The most powerful rituals happen when we align them with natural rhythms. That’s where the Wheel of the Year comes in. This eight-spoke calendar helps us stay in tune with seasonal shifts and the energetic themes they bring—from the bursting passion of Beltane to the quiet stillness of Yule.
Before your ritual, check where we are in the wheel. Are we in a time of planting seeds or harvesting wisdom? Each spoke brings its own layer of meaning to your candle ritual. For example, spring and early summer are perfect for calling in beauty, creativity, and fertility (both literal and symbolic), while autumn and winter lend themselves to shadow work and release.
If you don’t have one already, we’ve got a FREE printable Wheel of the Year chart that breaks down each Sabbat’s energy. Hang it in your sacred space or keep it with your Book of Shadows—it’s a handy tool for planning your rituals. Get it here!
Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, war, magick, and sovereignty. She’s one of those deities who holds the paradox of softness and strength, glamor and grit. If you’re feeling disconnected from your sensuality, struggling with self-worth, or needing to assert your power, Freyja is a powerful ally.
Candle Ritual Idea:
Use a candle scented with rose, amber, or musk—aromas associated with both attraction and resilience. Our special Freyja candles are perfect for this!
Carve runes like Fehu (abundance) or Wunjo (joy) into the wax.
Speak aloud what you want to reclaim: your beauty, your power, your pleasure.
Visualize yourself stepping into your fullest, most magnetic self as the candle burns.
Our Freyja candles are dressed with symbols and crystals aligned with her energy, making your ritual a little easier to set up when life gets chaotic.
Loki is chaos, creativity, and challenge all wrapped into one. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea—but if you’re going through a time of personal transformation, breaking out of old patterns, or learning to embrace your truth unapologetically, Loki is an ideal guide.
Candle Ritual Idea:
Choose a candle in colors such as blue and black, with scents like cedarwood, mint or sage. Shop our special Loki candle here.
Write down a limiting belief on a piece of paper. Fold it three times and place it under the candle.
As the candle burns, ask Loki to help you shift your perspective.
Once the ritual is complete, burn the paper in a fire-safe dish and thank him for his mischief-turned-medicine.
This ritual is especially potent around Beltane, when the veil is thin and fire magick is in the air. Our Loki candles are perfect for helping you through times of transformation!
Lilith is raw feminine power, independence, and the unapologetic reclaiming of what has been silenced. Working with Lilith is for those ready to dive into their shadow and come out even stronger.
Candle Ritual Idea:
Use a black or deep red candle (bonus if it includes mugwort, myrrh, or obsidian!). Our Lilith candles are perfect for these rituals!
Sit in silence and ask: What part of me have I exiled because it was “too much” for others?
As you light the candle, name that part and welcome it back.
Journaling during or after this ritual can be deeply revealing—Lilith often speaks through symbols, dreams, and raw emotion.
Lilith rituals are beautiful around the time of Samhain, but Beltane is also a fantastic time to work with her because of her fiery energy. If you're working on integrating your power, her candle is one of our most potent allies. Shop our Lilith candle here!
Aphrodite isn’t just about romantic love—she’s about radical self-love, art, sensuality, and the beauty we create in the world. She reminds us that soft is strong and pleasure is sacred.
Candle Ritual Idea:
Pick a pink or peach candle with notes of flowers, musk, or ylang ylang. Our Aphrodite candle is perfectly suited for these rituals!
Write a love letter to yourself or your future self.
Light the candle and read the letter aloud while looking in a mirror.
Let the candle burn while you do something that brings you pleasure—paint, dance, sing, or bathe.
This is a gorgeous ritual to do near Beltane, when the sun is strong, the world is in bloom, and the energy of love is expansive. Aphrodite candles are a customer favorite for a reason—they’re perfect for those of us remembering that we are, in fact, the love of our lives. Shop our Aphrodite candles here!
After your ritual, take a few minutes to ground yourself. Snuff the candle (don’t blow it out if you can avoid it—it’s a small act of reverence). Thank the deity you've worked with. And reflect: how do you feel now? What shifted?
You can write your experience in your journal or add a note to your Wheel of the Year chart to track your spiritual growth through the seasons. Over time, you’ll begin to see patterns—what deities call to you during certain months, what themes arise again and again. That’s your personal magic unfolding!
If you’re feeling called to try any of these rituals, we have deity candles for Freyja, Loki, Lilith, Aphrodite, and more—each one handmade with corresponding crystals, symbols, and scent profiles that honor their energy. They’re created with intention so you can just focus on the ritual itself.
We also have a FREE Wheel of the Year printable available for instant download to help guide your seasonal practice. Get it here!
May your flame burn bright,
