How to Care for Your Reiki & Crystal-Charged Candle

How to Care for Your Reiki & Crystal-Charged Candle

A little mindful care goes a long way in making sure your candle burns beautifully from first light to final glow.

Below are our best tips to help you get the most out of your candle - energetically and practically.

✨ The First Burn Matters: Create a Full Melt Pool

The very first time you light your candle, let it burn long enough to create a full melt pool - where the melted wax reaches all the way to the edges of the jar.

Why this matters:

  • Prevents tunnelling (that annoying hole down the middle)
  • Helps your candle burn evenly for its entire life
  • Sets the "memory" of the wax

Our rule of thumb:
🔥 Burn your candle for around 3 hours.

✂️ Trim Your Wick for a Clean, Calm Flame

Before every burn, trim the wick to about ¼ inch (5–7 mm).

This helps to:

  • Prevent black soot on the jar
  • Keep the flame steady (not too tall or smoky)
  • Extend the life of your candle
  • Maintain a clear, peaceful burn

If the flame starts dancing wildly or producing smoke, it's usually a sign the wick is too long and needs a quick trim.

🕯️ During the Burn: Mindful Candle Care

  • Always place your candle on a heat-safe, stable surface
  • Keep away from drafts, open windows, or fans
  • If crystals or botanicals become exposed, you can gently remove them once the wax has softened (this keeps the burn clean and safe while honoring the crystal's energy)
  • Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time - candles need rest too 💛

🌬️ How to Extinguish 

Instead of blowing out your candle, try:

  • A candle snuffer
  • Gently dipping the wick into the melted wax and lifting it back upright

This reduces smoke and helps preserve both the scent and the energetic intention you've been working with.

🌙 Storage & Energetic Care

When not in use:

  • Store your candle in a cool, dry place
  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the wax and fragrance
  • Feel free to recharge it - moonlight, sound, Reiki, or intention all work beautifully

Your candle responds to the care you give it.

💫 A Final Intention

Candle care is a ritual in itself. Each trim, each mindful lighting, each moment of presence helps keep your candle burning cleanly, evenly, and energetically aligned.

Treat your candle with intention, and it will return that energy right back into your space.

Happy burning ✨

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