We created this 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 marked with number 12 of the Major Arcana – The Hanged Man. 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.
Included with this candle you will find one of the 22 Major Arcana cards, which, in combination 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.
The magic fragrance of this candle is based on old customs, traditions and the belief that every plant or aroma has its own magical purpose. It is like a witch recipe, where each plant and its aroma have a very important aromatherapic and magic function. The main notes supplement each other with aromatherapic properties and create a high-end fragrance pyramid where each scent has its place in harmony with other aromas.
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: 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: 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.
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 of our design. Its meaning will indicate the current quality of the archetype of The Hanged Man; a simple meditation/affirmation ritual for revealing the power of the aromatic candle that may help you not to rush, not to try to bang your head into the wall of stubbornness and stupidity of others. Affirmations (Latin affirmatio – to declare, declaration) – positive statements which we repeat to program ourselves, to consistently change ourselves and our thinking, thus consequently transforming the surrounding environment. Our subconscious is very susceptible to often repeated delicate and figurative phrases, therefore, affirmations are like positive programs which we install and run in our subconscious. Repeatedly uttered affirmations help to overcome obstacles and achieve goals that seemed impossible.
- Pure soy wax; essential and fragrance oils; cotton wick
- Hand-made porcelain container
- Burning time: approx 60 hours
- Height: 9.5 cm; Diameter: 7.5 cm
- Weight: 650 g; Net weight: 250 g
- Recyclable or reusable packaging
- Taro card included
- Hand-made in Lithuania
