Chime candles are the smallest members of the candle family — thin, quick-burning, and popular for daily ritual work, quick intention-setting, or simply adding a small flame to a reading nook — and they need a base sized to match. This ceramic chime candle holder gives them exactly that: a compact white ceramic dish finished with a gold pentacle, built to hold a single chime or spell candle upright and steady.
The pentacle — a five-pointed star traced within a circle — is one of the most recognized symbols in Wiccan and Pagan practice, with its five points commonly read as the four classical elements, earth, air, fire, and water, crowned by spirit. Rendered here in gold against a clean white glaze, the design is decorative rather than functional: the holder does not carry or grant any of the qualities traditionally associated with the symbol, it simply displays it.
At 1.25 inches by 1 inch, the holder is scaled for standard chime and spell candles rather than full-size pillars or tapers; other slim candles may fit if their base diameter is close enough, but chime candles are the intended use. The glazed ceramic body is light enough to move between an altar, a windowsill, or a bookshelf, and the white background keeps the gold pentacle legible from across a room.
Because most altar work uses more than one candle at a time, many buyers pick up two, three, or a full set to match a specific working or seasonal display — this holder is sold individually, so plan quantity accordingly. It also works well as a small, symbolic gift for anyone building out a personal altar or a first ritual kit.
Care is simple: wipe the glazed surface with a soft, dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull the painted gold detailing over time.
Pair it with a chime candle from our Candles collection, or browse the wider Spiritual Products collection for more altar essentials.