Mercury Retrograde Survival Candle Orange Balm, Bergamot & Sandalwood scent. Topped with Lapis Lazuli crystals, Orange Peel & Jasmine. This gorgeous candle is perfect for burning anytime, but is specifically useful during the period of Mercury Retrograde. We have used specific herbs, roots, resins, oils & crystals & charged the candle on our altar. To assist you through challenging energy, use our Orange Balm, Bergamot, Sandalwood, & Jasmine scented Magickal Apothecary Candle. These candles can be used simply for home scenting - or you can perform your own spells with them. Mercury Retrograde - A period when Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky, causing a breakdown of communications, electrical disturbances such as computer breakages, difficulties with short distance travel & messages or emails sent in error. Change the negative energy to positive with your intentions at these times! Mercury Retrograde Dates 2022 Sep 9th - Oct 1st 2022 Dec 28th - Jan 18th 2023 Apr 21st - May 14th 2023 Aug 23rd - Sep 15th 2023 To perform your spell - Following the safety instructions on the base, light the candle & take a few deep breaths to focus your energy. Set your intent by imagining what you want to achieve as if it is already happening for a minute or two. Allow the candle to burn for a while & as you look into the flame, relax & tune in to the energies around you or meditate if you wish. Every time you re-light the candle you can re-set your intent. Once your candle is used & you will no longer burn it, you can re-use the jar for your personal spell. When extinguished & cooled, simply leave the crystals & herbs inside, it’s ok if there is still some wax & wick inside too. Place a piece of paper with your intentions written on it, or create a sigil to represent your intent. You can add more herbs etc if you wish. Replace the lid & bury the jar somewhere safe or place it on your altar while you focus your energy. The eco soy wax is easily washable with warm soapy water - we encourage you to re-use your jar for spells, trinkets, a little plant, herbs or anything you wish! This candle is made of 100% eco Soy wax & has been infused with Bergamot & Vanilla pure essential oils. Topped with Lapis Lazuli Crystals, Orange Peel & dried Jasmine. Burn time 20 -30 hours. Vegan - Botanical - Crystal Empowered. Cruelty Free. cmR & Phthalate Free. Silicone Free. Contains no dyes or paraffin. Size - 6.5cms x 6cms. Matching items available in the Raven Mystic shop here. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RavenMysticUK Never leave a burning candle unattended Keep away from children & pets Keep away from things that can catch fire Trim wick to 1cm before lighting Keep the wax pool clear from debris - these candles are topped with herbs & crystals, REMOVE any loose herbs or flowers before lighting & keep these away from the flame. Please note, all our spell kits & candles are designed to attract the correct energy towards you, it is entirely up to you to use that energy in a