Every tarot reader knows the feeling: you sit down for a reading, shuffle your deck, and something in the space feels... flat. The cards are there. The intention is there. But the energy hasn't arrived yet.
That's what a tarot altar candle does. It signals to your subconscious — and to the universe — that this is sacred space. The flame marks the threshold between ordinary time and ritual time. And when the candle carries the energy of the card you're working with, the whole reading deepens.
At Brie & Marie, we designed our Tarot Card Candle Collection around the Major Arcana cards that practitioners reach for most — the ones that anchor the biggest life themes: intuition, love, strength, new beginnings, abundance, and the mysteries of the unseen.
Why Use a Tarot Candle in Your Practice?
Tarot is a tool for accessing intuition. Candles are one of the oldest ritual tools for the same purpose — fire has been used in ceremony, prayer, and divination across every culture on earth.
When you combine them, you create a feedback loop: the candle's scent and flame activate your senses, quiet the analytical mind, and open the channel that makes readings feel alive rather than mechanical.
Specific tarot candles go further. Each card in our collection is chosen for its archetypal energy, paired with a scent that resonates with that energy, and labeled with original illustrated artwork that makes it a genuine altar piece — not just a candle with a sticker.
The Brie & Marie Tarot Candle Collection
The High Priestess Tarot Candle
Card II — Intuition, Mystery & Inner Knowing
The most powerful card in the deck for deep inner work. Sea Breeze scent — cool, clear, and otherworldly. Light it during meditation, divination sessions, or shadow work. 13.75oz, 70–80hr burn.
The Moon Tarot Candle
Card XVIII — Intuition, Dreams & the Unseen
For new moon ceremonies, dream journaling, and the liminal hours when the veil is thin. Sea Breeze scent. The label — twin towers, a luminous moon, a winding river — is one of the most striking in the collection.
The Lovers Tarot Candle
Card VI — Love, Union & Sacred Choice
Not just romance — alignment. Use it for love rituals, relationship intentions, heart chakra work, or any moment that calls for deeper connection. Comfort Spice scent — warm, intimate, inviting.
Strength Tarot Candle
Card VIII — Courage, Compassion & Inner Power
For the moments when you need to remember what you're made of. Comfort Spice scent. Light it before difficult conversations, courage rituals, or any threshold moment.
The Sun Tarot Candle
Card XIX — Joy, Success & Vitality
The deck's most radiant yes. Comfort Spice scent — warm and golden. Light it when you're stepping into something new, celebrating a win, or calling more light into your life.
The Empress Tarot Candle
Card III — Abundance, Nurture & Creative Power
For abundance rituals, creative work, and self-care ceremonies. Comfort Spice scent. The Empress is the earth in full bloom — lush, generous, alive.
The Fool Tarot Candle
Card 0 — New Beginnings, Courage & Infinite Possibility
For new chapters and bold leaps. Sea Breeze scent — fresh, open, expansive. The perfect candle for anyone standing at their own edge, ready to begin.
How to Use a Tarot Candle in Your Reading
- Choose your candle intentionally. Pull a card first, or choose the candle that matches the energy you're calling in for the session.
- Set your space. Place the candle on your altar or reading surface. Add any crystals that resonate — amethyst for The High Priestess, rose quartz for The Lovers, garnet for Strength.
- Light the candle and state your intention. Even a simple "I open this space to clear guidance" is enough.
- Read with the flame present. Let the scent and light work on your subconscious as you work through the cards.
- Close the ritual. Snuff (don't blow) the candle when you're done. Thank the energy you called in.
Pairing Tarot Candles with Crystal Jewelry
Every tarot candle in our collection has a crystal counterpart. Wearing the matching crystal while you read creates a full-body energetic alignment — not just the space around you, but the energy you carry.
- The High Priestess → Amethyst, moonstone, labradorite
- The Moon → Amethyst, aquamarine, selenite
- The Lovers → Rose quartz, rhodonite, green aventurine
- Strength → Garnet, black tourmaline, tiger's eye
- The Sun → Citrine, sunstone, carnelian
- The Empress → Green aventurine, malachite, rose quartz
- The Fool → Clear quartz, aquamarine, blue lace agate
Browse our Crystal Jewelry Collection to find your match.
FAQ
Can I use a tarot candle even if I don't read tarot?
Absolutely. Each candle stands on its own as an intention candle. You don't need to read cards to work with the archetypal energy of The High Priestess or The Sun — just set your intention and light it.
How long do the tarot candles burn?
All Brie & Marie tarot candles are 13.75oz with an approximate 70–80 hour burn time.
What wax do you use?
100% natural soy wax, hand-poured from USA-farmed soybeans. No parabens, phthalates, or synthetic dyes.
Can I use multiple tarot candles at once?
Yes — many practitioners light 2–3 candles that work together thematically. The High Priestess + The Moon is a powerful combination for deep intuitive work.