Mercury Retrograde is a 3-week period in which the planet Mercury appears to move in a backward motion. As the "messenger planet," Mercury is said to govern communication, technology, and travel. When this planet is in apparent retrograde, communication, technology, and travel often go awry. To help you survive Mercury Retrograde, our specially crafted Retrograde Candle contains the energy you need to stay grounded, go with the flow, and navigate technology-related challenges.
The coconut oil used to produce this candle is extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts that are sustainably harvested from the Coconut Palm tree (Cocos Nucifera). Coconuts are a renewable and sustainable resource since no tree is cut down in order to pick the coconuts and extract the coconut oil. The coconut palm tree is known as a "three generation" tree because one tree lives and bears fruit for up to 60 years, which means it can support a farmer, the farmer’s children, and the farmer’s grandchildren over three generations.
The frankincense essential oils within the Mercury Retrograde Candle also help remove negative energy and lift your mood, while the crystals address the potential energetic shifts you'll need to navigate this tumultuous time. One of the most powerful grounding crystals, Hematite has a grounding energy that helps you feel supported. Also included in our Retrograde Candle is Labradorite, which has a cleansing effect that helps you stay calm and at ease, encouraging you to embrace a go-with-the-flow mentality. Our popular Mercury Retrograde Candle also includes Shungite to help you handle the unexpected technology issues that may arise during this 3-week wild ride.
While the Mercury Retrograde Candle is specially designed to use during this time of chaos, once the wax has melted down, you can recover the tumbled stones and keep them in your crystal collection to use when you need grounding and protection for yourself or your environment. The healing properties of Shungite, Labradorite, and Hematite, a trio of the most powerful crystals for protection, can be used in healing grids for meditation or kept in your pocket or purse for constant access to their grounding frequencies.
The coconut oil used to produce this crystal candle is extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts that are sustainably harvested from the coconut palm tree (Cocos Nucifera). Coconuts are a renewable and sustainable resource since no tree is cut down in order to pick the coconuts and extract the coconut oil. The coconut palm tree is known as a "three-generation tree'' because one tree lives and bears fruit for up to 60 years, which means it can support a farmer, the farmer's children, and the farmer's grandchildren over three generations.
Organic and all-natural, the coconut trees are not sprayed with pesticides and the coconut wax is vegan. We use coconut oil because it has a lower melt point, which helps keep the therapeutic benefits and phytoactive values of the essential oils alive in the most holistic way. This candle is made using real essential oils to create a plant-based aroma that is gentle and healing.