Description
World Tree – Rauhnacht Candle Between Light and Shadow
Two paths of light. One world tree. And the freedom to choose your own path.
Sometimes life leads us out of the darkness and into the light. Sometimes our path begins in the light and leads us inward – into the stillness, where we find peace, depth, and new insights.
The world tree connects heaven and earth. Its roots provide support, while its crown opens to the light. In my candle craft, I create this special threshold candle in two versions: both combine deep black, ice-crystal white, and the characteristic Rauhnacht frost in the center.
Choose Your Path of Light
Version A – From Darkness into Light | €19.90
Black on top, ice-crystal white on the bottom: a path of light for reflection, letting go, and trusting in a new beginning. The flame symbolically moves from darkness into light. Featuring a world tree motif and a natural elderberry wood slice from my garden.
Version B – From Light into the Depths | €29.90
Ice-crystal white on top, black on the bottom: a path of light for inner reflection, stillness, and connecting with your roots. Beneath the world tree, a selected moon-shaped natural stone pendant adorns the candle. Some pieces shimmer brightly, milky, or opalescent, while others are dark to black and subtly sparkling; my stones also include black quartz pendants. The exact color and pattern may therefore differ from the product photo. Every stone is special in its own way. A small rarity: Due to the limited availability of the stones, I am currently creating only 10 pieces of this edition. A natural elderberry wood slice from my garden is also included with this version.
Note on the selection of natural stones: The photos show examples. The included moon pendant may be lighter, bluer, or darker to black. A specific shade is not guaranteed; the selection is made based on availability. Please remove the pendant before lighting the candle.
The Rauhnacht Frost – Your Flow Zone
Between light and shadow, both candles feature the delicate, ice-flower-like Rauhnacht frost. It reminds us of frosty winter nights and the space between the old and the new. I also call it the Flow Zone: a threshold where nothing needs to be forced. Change may have its own rhythm.
The Elderberry – Frau Holle's Tree
Every world tree candle comes with a natural elderberry wood slice from my own garden. This is not just an arbitrary accessory: In folklore, the elderberry is associated with Frau Holle and with ancient ideas of home, nature, and threshold times. This connection is particularly beautiful to me during the Rauhnächte.
Each wood slice is a small piece of nature with its own grain. It belongs to the ritual design and reminds us of our connection with nature. However, it is not a fireproof candle base. Always place the wood slice together with your candle on a sufficiently large, stable, and fireproof surface.
Your Light for the Rauhnächte and Beyond
During the winter solstice, the nights of the dead, and the twelve Rauhnächte, you can light the world tree, write down a thought, burn incense, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. A formal ritual is not necessary – you may walk your own path of light.
Product Details & Contents
- One handcrafted world tree Rauhnacht candle
- Size: approx. 120 × 50 mm
- Black and ice-crystal white with individual Rauhnacht frost
- World tree motif with roots and crown
- Both versions: a natural elderberry wood slice from my garden (ritual natural piece, not fireproof)
- Version B additionally: a moon-shaped natural stone pendant (variable shade; including black, subtly sparkling quartz)
- Limited natural stone edition: currently 10 pieces available
- Handcrafted in Weidenberg in the Fichtelgebirge
Important Burning Instructions – Be Mindful with Your Light
A burning candle always requires your full attention. Even though the candle has a wick stopper, you must not rely on it extinguishing itself in time or safely. Never leave the room while the candle is burning.
The included elderberry wood slice is flammable and is intended for ritual design, not fire protection. Place the wood slice and candle on a sufficiently large, heat-resistant, and fireproof surface. Extinguish the candle in time, well before the flame can reach the wood slice, and never let the candle burn all the way down to the wood.
Remove the natural stone pendant and other decorations before lighting. Keep children, animals, and flammable objects away, and avoid drafts. Please follow the included burning and safety instructions.
Whether your path leads you into the light or invites you to discover the darkness – stay connected to your roots.
Wishing you a beautiful glow,
Your Dinah
Candlemaker from the Grundfarm Wachskunst candle workshop in the Fichtelgebirge.
