Quick Specs
- Brand: Lailokens Awen
- Type: Beeswax pillar candle, hand-anointed with Winter Solstice oil
- Size: 4 1/4 inches tall x 1 3/4 inches diameter, dark green
- Best for: Yule altar, rebirth of the sun rites, new beginnings, seasonal attunement
The Longest Night and the Return of the Sun
The Winter Solstice falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, the day the sun reaches its lowest arc in the sky and the night is longer than any other in the year. In Druidic and Wiccan traditions this is Yule, the turning point when darkness peaks and the sun begins its slow return. The mythology frames it as the rebirth of the Oak King, the waxing aspect of solar energy that will grow in power until the Summer Solstice and then yield again to the Holly King at midsummer. This cyclical exchange between light and dark is the engine of the Wheel of the Year, and the Winter Solstice is its hinge point.
Lailokens Awen produces this candle on the day of the Winter Solstice itself, a practice rooted in Hermetic principles that emphasize working in alignment with astrological and seasonal correspondences. The candle is cast from propolis-free Canadian beeswax, which removes a common allergen from the formula, and anointed with a Winter Solstice anointing oil blended from organic essential oils selected for their seasonal resonance. The dark green color associates with the evergreens, holly, pine, and cedar, that remain vital through the cold months and carry the promise of spring’s return.
Yule Altar Work and Year-Round Use
On the solstice itself, practitioners light this candle as the darkness deepens, holding vigil through the longest night and greeting the returning light at dawn. It fits naturally into any altar that carries Yule correspondences: deer antlers or imagery, holly sprigs, pine cones, gold and green, the sun wheel. Some traditions use this night to work intentions for new beginnings, since the sun’s rebirth mirrors any personal beginning you want to anchor to the season’s turning energy. The candle can also be burned on any night through winter when you want to draw on the energies of renewal, home cleansing, or attunement to the season’s particular stillness.
Lailokens Awen notes that slight color variations occur between batches, which is a natural consequence of working with beeswax, a living material that varies by harvest and region. Trim the wick to about a quarter inch before each burn for a clean, even flame. The candle can also be used to create wax seals on scrolls, letters, or charm bags, which is consistent with Hermetic magical practice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light to preserve the integrity of the essential oil formula.
How to Use the Winter Solstice Altar Candle
Steps for using the Lailokens Awen Winter Solstice candle on the altar and through the winter season.
- Prepare your Yule altar
Set up your altar with evergreen branches, pine cones, holly, or sun wheel imagery in green and gold. Trim the candle wick to one-quarter inch. Place it in a pillar holder as the central fire element of your solstice arrangement.
- Light at the darkening of the solstice night
Light the candle as darkness falls on December 21. Hold intention for what you want reborn with the returning sun. Speak or write your new beginning, then let the candle burn safely while you keep the solstice vigil.
- Use throughout the winter for ongoing work
Between solstice workings, light the candle for home cleansing, attunement to winter’s stillness, or any new-beginnings intention. The anointing oil carries its seasonal resonance beyond December 21 through the cold months.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock Lailokens Awen candles because the production philosophy is genuinely rigorous. Shawn Hebert, the Canadian Druid Hermeticist behind the brand, makes each sabbat candle on the day it corresponds to, working with astrological correspondences rather than convenience. Propolis-free beeswax, organic essential oils, and biodegradable packaging reflect the same care. If you want to build out a complete sabbat candle set, explore my full Lailokens Awen collection. For supporting tools and working supplies to complete the altar, browse my altar supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The candle is relatively scent-free because Lailokens Awen uses propolis-free beeswax, which removes the typical beeswax aroma. A faint balsamic note may linger from the organic oil blend. It is formulated for ritual, not fragrance.
Yes. The product description encourages burning it throughout the year for home cleansing and winter attunement. The oil holds its seasonal correspondence well beyond December 21 and supports any working tied to rebirth or new beginnings.
Dark green associates with the evergreens, holly, pine, and cedar, that remain vital through winter. In the Oak King mythology, the returning Oak King is represented by plants that persist through the dark, unlike deciduous trees.
Lailokens Awen spell candles of this size burn approximately 4 hours. Trim the wick to one-quarter inch before each use, do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time, and keep the candle on a stable fireproof surface away from drafts while lit.
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