Quick Specs
- Brand: Crystal Journey Candles
- Type: Soy Votive Candle in Glass Cup
- Scent: Frankincense, Rosemary, Myrrh, Cypress, Citronella
- Burn Time: 18-20 hours
- Dimensions: Height: 2.5 in., Diameter: 2 in.
- Origin: Hand-crafted in New England
Crystal Journey Candles has been making hand-crafted intention candles in New England for years, and the Astral Journey votive is one of their most focused blends. It’s built around a resinous core of frankincense and myrrh, brightened with rosemary and grounded by cypress — a combination that practitioners have long associated with heightened awareness and the shift from waking consciousness into altered states. I stock it because the scent holds up and the soy wax burns cleanly in that small glass cup.
Astral travel — the practice of consciously directing awareness outside the physical body — works best when your environment signals to the nervous system that it’s time to let go. Scent is one of the most direct pathways into that liminal zone because the olfactory system bypasses the analytical parts of the brain and speaks directly to memory and emotion. Light this candle in a dim, quiet space before your session. Let it burn while you settle into a relaxed body position, breathe slowly, and allow the fragrance to become the anchor for your intention. You don’t need elaborate ritual tools. A candle, a quiet room, and a clear purpose are enough to begin.
If you want to build a fuller practice around dreamwork and inner journeying, browse my Crystal Journey soy herbal votives for companion scents, or explore my herbs for intuition and astral travel to pair botanical allies with your candle work.
How to Use the Astral Journey Soy Votive
Use this candle to create the right conditions for astral travel or dreamwork in three simple steps.
- Prepare Your Space
Set the votive on a fireproof surface in your bedroom or meditation space. Dim the lights and silence your phone. Light the candle and let the scent of frankincense and rosemary settle into the room before you close your eyes.
- Set Your Intention
Focus on slow, deep breaths and let the fragrance anchor your body while your mind begins to drift. Hold a clear intention for the journey, whether that is a specific destination, a question, or simply open exploration of the liminal state.
- Return and Record
When you feel ready to return, take three deep breaths, wiggle your fingers and toes, and sit up slowly. Snuff the candle rather than blowing it out. Write down any images or impressions immediately so they do not fade before morning.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
Crystal Journey has been making these candles in New England for decades, and the consistency is the reason I keep them in stock. The soy wax burns clean, the lead-free wick doesn’t produce the black residue you sometimes get with cheaper votives, and the essential oil blend is stable from batch to batch. It’s not a flashy candle. It’s a working candle, and that’s exactly what this kind of practice calls for. One practical note: the glass cup retains heat, so let it cool fully before handling after a long burn. Snuffing is better than blowing for preserving the scent in the wax between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crystal Journey Candles are hand-crafted in New England using soy wax, lead-free wicks, and an essential oil blend. The Astral Journey scent combines frankincense, rosemary, myrrh, cypress, and citronella in a compact glass votive cup.
Yes, the glass cup acts as a built-in holder. Place it on any flat, fireproof surface. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it away from drafts, and trim the wick to about a quarter inch before each lighting session.
The approximate burn time is 18 to 20 hours. If you burn it in one-hour sessions during dreamwork practice, a single votive can last several weeks and support a whole cycle of astral travel or lucid dreaming intention work.
Frankincense and rosemary are both traditionally linked to heightened awareness and spiritual clarity. The cypress note adds a quiet, resinous depth. Together the blend creates an atmospheric quality well suited to relaxation and inner travel.
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