Quick Specs
- Quantity: 100 candles, assorted colors
- Size: 5 inches tall, 1/2 inch diameter
- Material: Unscented wax
- Best for: Color magic, candle spells, moon work, daily intention setting
Chime Candles and Color Magic
Chime candles are the standard working candle for color magic rituals. At 5 inches tall and half an inch in diameter, they burn for roughly one to two hours, which is long enough for a focused ritual session but short enough that you are not managing an open flame all day. The 100-pack assortment gives you a full color spectrum to work with, so you have the right color on hand when the intention calls for it rather than making substitutions.
Color associations in candle magic are well established: red for passion and courage, pink for love and self-care, orange for motivation and attraction, yellow for clarity and confidence, green for abundance and growth, blue for peace and communication, purple for intuition and spiritual work, white for purification and new beginnings, and black for protection and banishing. An assorted 100-pack covers all of these and the less common colors like brown for grounding or silver for lunar work. The unscented wax also means color is the only variable, which keeps workings clean when you are combining multiple candles.
How to Use 5 Inch Chime Spell Candles
How to select, dress, and burn chime spell candles for color magic and ritual work.
- Match Candle Color to Your Intention
Select the color matching your intention. Green for money, red for passion, white for clarity, black for protection, pink for love, purple for intuition. Have a second candle ready if the ritual runs long.
- Dress the Candle with Oil and Herbs
Hold the candle and focus your intention, then rub oil from base toward tip to draw toward you. Roll the oiled candle in finely ground herbs that match your goal. This dressing links the tool to the working.
- Set in a Secure Holder and Burn Completely
Set the dressed candle in a snug chime holder or a small jar of sand. Chime candles are designed to burn completely in one session. Burning all the way through completes the working. Never leave one unattended.
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I stock the 100-pack assortment because running out of a specific color mid-cycle is a frustrating problem to solve. Having a deep supply of every color means your practice stays uninterrupted. Chime candles are the most-used consumable in an active magical practice, and buying in bulk is simply the practical choice. Pair with my ritual oils for a complete candle magic setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 5-inch chime candle burns approximately one to two hours depending on airflow and whether it has been oiled. Dressed candles may burn slightly faster. The burn time suits a focused ritual in a single sitting.
An assorted 100-pack includes the most common colors: red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, and black, and often brown and silver. This covers the full range of color magic correspondences.
Chime candles need a holder sized for a half-inch candle, the standard chime diameter. Most chime holders fit this. A small jar or bowl of sand also works and lets you angle the candle for a spell setup.
No. These are unscented, which is standard for spell candles. Being unscented means you control all fragrance in your ritual space, important when working with specific incense, oils, or herb blends together.
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