Why we love it: Collection of hand-made candles based on the 22 cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck (Latin arcānus– mystery). These 22 cards can be interpreted as a person’s spiritual path from birth to perfection. The candle is marked with number 12 of the Major Arcana – The Hanged Man.
Head Note: Geranium, Lime, Mint
Heart Note: Amber, Green Tea
Base Notes: Myrrh, Opium
When it seems that the whole world is against you, sometimes there’s no need to prove your truth. You know and understand it, and other will grasp it when time comes. Sometimes you have to know how to wait. You don’t need to rush with the others, it’s better to follow your own plan. The Hanged Man is a moment of calmness before the storm and important changes that need time to ripe and that have to be anticipated patiently. The Hanged Man is the archetype of tranquility, waiting, spiritual growth and preparation for changes. Don’t rush, don’t try to bang your head into the wall of stubbornness and stupidity of others.
Natural Soy Wax · Eco Friendly · Cruelty Free · Vegan · Kosher · 60 Hours Burning · Hand Crafted · No Toxic Chemicals · Burns in Lower Temperature · Paraffin Free
Made in Lithuania
Key Fragrance Notes
Ambergris, ancient Greeks used to call ambergris “pulsating sun”. Ambergris is highly valued by the perfume industry where it is used for producing expensive perfume. The smell of ambergris is characterized by unique invigorating evening musk aroma with oriental notes. Ambergris has been long considered a symbol of luxury.
Myrrh is the symbol of wealth, health and prosperity. The old civilizations used the resin of myrrh-trees as perfume and incense, as well as in medicine. The fragrance of myrrh helps to sort out thoughts, prevents from indulging into non-relevant details. This scent is particularly suitable for meditation, as it helps to ward off egocentric thoughts, restores the objectivity and adequacy of one’s psychological state, calms irritation, and improves sleep. It also increases sexual sensitivity.
Opium, the scent is cold, resinous, acidic and bitter, energizes and raises alertness. It awakens consciousness, induces conscious dreaming, creates a connection with one’s ow subconsciousness, evokes and pulls up the most secret thoughts, helps to understand deep problems by revealing them, helps to analyze causes and effects of various events and situations.
Green tea, the antiseptic effect of green tea has been known since ancient times. It helps to freshen and cleanse air, purifies thoughts and boosts the mood, self-confidence, and the level of energy. The aroma of green tea also helps to make the necessary decisions and become more determined. The cleansing fragrance of green tea also helps to get rid of negative energy.
Geranium helps to decrease stress and to release pleasant memories. Balances emotions and at the same time calms, brings back inner tranquility and hope. Decreases the fear to love, to commit and be abandoned, helps to become more loving. The aroma of geranium helps to open up one’s heart and relieve painful memories from the past. It also decreases mood swings.
Mint has a positive effect on humans’ biological energy: it improves mutual understanding between people and removes neurological tension. The aroma of spearmint stimulates body and soul, and increases concentration. It is also a wonderful freshener and mood booster.
Lime, lemon tree fruits were highly valued and widely used by ancient and Middle ages doctors. The Egyptians used lemons to treat food poisoning and typhus. The Europeans considered lemons a good remedy against plague, malaria and fever, also an antidote form snake bites. Herbalists advised using lime juice to lower blood-pressure, to cleanse toxins from the liver and to ease joint aches. Lime scent helps to successfully adapt and dwell in new conditions, with new people, strengthens life goals, awakens creativity at work and in the family. It also helps to overcome difficult situations.
Your Ritual
Included with this candle you will find another Tarot card, which, together with The Hanged Man, may suggest how and at what level the archetype of The Hanged Man manifests itself in your life. Suggested affirmations and the magical mint, lime, green tea, geranium, opium, myrrh, ambergris fragrance may help you not to rush, not to try to bang your head into the wall of stubbornness and stupidity of others. After burning the candle, wipe the jar with hot water so that you can reset it for a new life and use it at your home.
Key Ingredients List
Hydrogenated soybean oil (soy wax), Perfume.
Together with this soy wax candle you will get: a detailed description of the candle’s purpose, a description of the magical aroma’s meanings, a card from the Tarot card deck for unique Tarot cards reading experience, a simple meditation/affirmation ritual to help you reveal the powers of the aromatic candle that will balance and harmonize your energies.
Packaging
Recyclable and handmade food grade porcelain glass with cardboard box, paper sheets, Tarot card and silk paper.