Quick Specs
- Type: Taper candle pair
- Size: 7 inches tall
- Color: Purple
- Best for: Crown chakra work, divination, spirit communication, psychic development
Purple Candles and the Crown Chakra Tradition
Purple occupies a rare position in color magic: it bridges the third eye and the crown chakra, making it equally suited to developing psychic sight and to opening a channel toward higher spiritual planes. In ceremonial and folk magic alike, the color has long been associated with Jupiter and Saturn, two planets linked to divine authority, expansion of consciousness, and the boundaries between the living and the unseen. That dual planetary rulership gives purple candles a broad range of applications that few other colors can match.
Practitioners working in the Western ceremonial tradition have burned purple tapers during invocations of sky deities including Hecate, Odin, and Oya, all figures associated with crossroads, ancestral wisdom, and contact with spirit. In modern Wicca and eclectic practice, purple is the standard altar candle for divination sessions, used to set a focused, receptive state before card reading, scrying, or pendulum work. Lighting a purple candle at the start of a reading signals to the practitioner’s subconscious that it is time to shift into a more perceptive mode.
Spirit Communication and Psychic Development Uses
Beyond divination, purple candles appear consistently in workings aimed at spirit communication and ancestral contact. The color’s association with the crown chakra, the energy center through which practitioners believe higher guidance enters, makes it a natural choice when the goal is to receive rather than project. Some hoodoo and spiritualist workers place a lit purple candle at the center of an ancestor altar, flanked by photographs and offerings, as a beacon that invites communication from the beloved dead.
This 7-inch taper pair gives you flexibility. Burn both candles together on a symmetrical altar to create a strong energetic frame, or use them singly across separate ritual sessions spaced around the lunar cycle. Purple pairs naturally with amethyst, lapis lazuli, or clear quartz on a working altar, and it responds well to dressing with lavender, mugwort, or frankincense oil before lighting. Browse my taper candle collection if you want to build a complete color working kit.
How to Use Purple 7 Inch Taper Candles
Use these purple tapers to anchor divination sessions, deepen crown chakra meditation, or set up a spirit communication altar.
- Prepare Your Divination Altar
Place one or both tapers in secure holders on a clean surface. Carve a symbol or word of intent into the wax with a pin. Arrange any divination tools, crystals, or ancestral items nearby to complete the working space and set the scene.
- Dress and Light with Intention
Rub a small amount of lavender or frankincense oil from base to tip, stating your purpose aloud. Light the candle and spend a moment watching the flame settle, shifting your focus from ordinary thinking to a receptive state.
- Work and Close the Session
When your reading or meditation concludes, snuff the flame rather than blowing it out. Blowing disperses accumulated energy; snuffing seals it and preserves the intention for your next working session or reading.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock these purple tapers because purple is one of the most-requested ritual candle colors and one of the harder shades to find in a consistent, reliable quality. These burn evenly, hold their color throughout, and fit standard taper holders without wobbling. If you work with tarot cards, runes, or any other divination system, a pair of purple tapers on the table changes the atmosphere in a way that a white candle does not. For complementary tools, have a look at my divination collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Purple candles are used for psychic development, crown chakra work, divination, spirit communication, and ancestral altar work. They correspond to Jupiter and Saturn, making them ideal when the goal is spiritual insight over physical manifestation.
Yes. Lighting a purple taper before a tarot or rune reading is a widely practiced way to signal a shift into a receptive, focused state. Many readers keep a small supply on hand, burning one candle per session to frame the reading ritually.
The third eye governs clairvoyance and intuitive sight, while the crown chakra relates to higher connection and divine guidance. Medium purple addresses both. Some practitioners use deeper violet for crown and lighter lavender for third eye focus.
Apply a small amount of ritual oil, such as lavender or frankincense, from base to tip while holding your intention in mind. You can also inscribe a name or symbol into the wax with a pin before applying oil, then light the candle.
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