Tarot Candles

An Arcana candle is tied to one specific Tarot card — a suit ace or a Major Arcana card, from the Magician to the World — just as precisely as a card is tied to its own meaning in a spread. Prices start at 220 hryvnias.

This same category is sometimes called Arcana candles. The name is more specific about the format, the meaning is the same.

A candle as another way into the same Tarot card

An Arcana candle doesn't replace the Tarot card — it offers a different way to work with the same energy. A reading interprets a situation, a candle acts on it: lighting the «Tower» candle, a practitioner addresses the breakdown of the old and clearing space for the new just as concretely as the card shows it in a spread.

Every Major Arcana card in the selection is represented by its own candle — from the Magician, who opens new possibilities, to the World, who closes a cycle. The four suit aces, Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles, round out the set by marking the start of each of Tarot's four elemental lines.

The selection also includes individual Minor Arcana cards beyond the aces, like «Three of Swords» or «Queen of Cups» — for practitioners working with a specific reading who want to reinforce the exact card that came up.

Suit aces or Major Arcana — where to start

There are two different paths into working with Arcana candles — a simpler one and a deeper one.

Aces are the easiest place to start. Four candles, four elements, a clear structure with no need to know all twenty-two Major Arcana. The Major Arcana require a bit more familiarity with the symbolism, but land most precisely on a specific archetype.

Individual Minor Arcana cards beyond the aces are usually chosen once you already have a specific reading in hand. A candle here works as a continuation of a divination already done, not as a first step into the practice.

How an Arcana candle is used

A candle is lit with a clear intention tied to the meaning of a specific card, naming the actual situation the card relates to. Before the «Tower», name what you're ready to let go of; before the «Star», name what you're hoping for after a crisis.

A candle can be lit as a continuation of a reading — a card came up, and a candle with the same meaning reinforces the work with it. It can also be lit on its own, when a specific archetypal energy is needed without a prior reading.

Burn time depends on the candle's size and the ritual's format. A focused intention needs just one evening; for longer work with an archetype, some practitioners return to the same candle over several days in a row.

Talk to a practitioner before choosing an Arcana candle

Forty-seven candles tied to specific cards — it's easy to get lost if you're not yet well versed in Tarot symbolism. The simplest option is to describe your situation or reading to a consultant in chat.

• Honest advice on a card's meaning. A practitioner will suggest which Arcana candle fits your situation, even if you don't know Tarot symbolism in depth.
• Natural wax only, no paraffin blends.
• Orders are processed and shipped the same day.
• The loyalty program gives a cumulative discount from one to ten percent, promo codes through the newsletter, and a separate discount on the shop's birthday.
• Help choosing between an ace, a Major Arcana card, or a specific Minor Arcana card that fits what you need.

Arcana candles at Artifacts of the Vedun get bought both by Tarot practitioners reinforcing a reading and by people who work with archetypes apart from the cards. Orders are placed on the site, with processing and shipping the same day. Prices start at 220 hryvnias and depend on the candle's size. If you're unsure which card matches your situation, a consultant can help in chat before you order.

What people ask about Arcana candles

Do I need a Tarot deck to work with an Arcana candle?

No, not necessarily. A candle can be lit without a physical deck — it's enough to know the meaning of the card whose energy you want to use. A deck is useful if you want to do a reading first.

What should I do with the candle after the ritual is finished?

If the candle burned all the way down, the leftover wax can be discarded — the ritual is complete. If you put it out early, it's better to keep the stub aside and return to it to continue working with the same card, rather than lighting a fresh one from scratch for a new intention.

Can I light several Arcana candles at once?

Yes, as long as their meanings don't contradict each other. For example, the «Star» and the Ace of Cups combine well in a ritual for hope and emotional healing.

What payment methods are available?

Payment is available by card online, by bank transfer, or in cash at the showroom. Cash-on-delivery orders require a 150-hryvnia prepayment toward shipping.