Honor the enduring strength and legacy of John Henry with our beautifully crafted John Henry Ancestor Candle. Inspired by the legendary steel-driving man, this candle is a tribute to resilience, hard work, and determination. Each candle is hand-poured and dressed with herbs and oils chosen for their ancestral significance, creating a powerful tool for connecting with the spirit of perseverance. Perfect for ancestor altars, rituals, or simply as a reminder of your own inner strength, this candle embodies the essence of John Henry’s indomitable will. Light it to invoke his spirit, draw on his energy, and honor the ancestors who paved the way with their labor and sacrifice.
Our glass-encased candles will burn for approximately seven days or 120 hours. They can be reused once they have burned down as vases for holding flowers, turned into a container spell to keep on your altar or refilled with wax to burn again. They are simply too beautiful to throw away and the creative conjurer will find many possibilities for using the decorative glass container once the original wax has burned down.
- 2 1/2" Wide and 8 1/4" Tall
- Burns approximately 120 hours
- Lead-free wicks
- 100% highly refined paraffin wax with herbs, roots, spices and essential oils melted into the top
- Made in the U.S.A.
Honor the enduring strength and legacy of John Henry with our beautifully crafted John Henry Ancestor Candle. Inspired by the legendary steel-driving man, this candle is a tribute to resilience, hard work, and determination. Each candle is hand-poured and dressed with herbs and oils chosen for their ancestral significance, creating a powerful tool for connecting with the spirit of perseverance. Perfect for ancestor altars, rituals, or simply as a reminder of your own inner strength, this candle embodies the essence of John Henry’s indomitable will. Light it to invoke his spirit, draw on his energy, and honor the ancestors who paved the way with their labor and sacrifice.
Our glass-encased candles will burn for approximately seven days or 120 hours. They can be reused once they have burned down as vases for holding flowers, turned into a container spell to keep on your altar or refilled with wax to burn again. They are simply too beautiful to throw away and the creative conjurer will find many possibilities for using the decorative glass container once the original wax has burned down.
- 2 1/2" Wide and 8 1/4" Tall
- Burns approximately 120 hours
- Lead-free wicks
- 100% highly refined paraffin wax with herbs, roots, spices and essential oils melted into the top
- Made in the U.S.A.
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