I confess; I am an Aries. If there was an Aries poster child, I would be her.

First sign of the Zodiac, arriving at the Vernal Equinox, Aries season falls between March 20 and April 21. Mars rules this cardinal sign and fire is its element and it shows. Without something to temper our Martian natures, our stubbornness, fiery tempers, impetuousness, aggression, and impatience can come to rule our personalities.

But there’s another side of Aries too. Like spring, we burst forth full of enthusiasm for new adventure, bringing our irrepressible energy and vitality. Aries revels in their unique individuality, showing up with a warrior’s spirit; direct and guileless, wielding our compassion like a sword. If Aries has a motto, it must be “let’s do it RIGHT NOW!”

Since I’d already created a Mars candle last year, I wanted to use herbs that while still aligned with Aries, presented the softer, rounded edges of a warrior’s spirit. For this, I chose red clover, safflower, calendula, and hawthorn (because what’s an Aries without heart AND thorns). There’s a little ginger too for our spicier aspects, and geranium. Yarrow is here too to represent Aries’ hidden depth and sometimes darker nature.

Rituals for Aries - new beginnings, new ventures and projects, courage, fire rites, authority, leadership, and spells related to will-power and victory.

This purchase is for one pair of handmade beeswax candles. Candles measure 8 inches long and 1 inch wide at the base. 

Do not leave candles burning unattended. Do not burn near children, pets, or flammable materials. I recommend burning on a plate style candle holder to catch wax drips or any bits of herbs that may burn. Keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch to promote even, efficient burning. 

Our candles are crafted for ritual use. We do not add any artificial or synthetic scents and feel that the natural smell of beeswax, herbs, and resins are best suited for magickal purposes.