The Pentacle Moon Candle Holder is carved with Celtic knotwork and swirl motifs that wrap around a central pentacle, and it is built to be turned: face the pentacle forward for the full detail, or rotate the piece toward a cleaner, simpler profile when the display calls for less. That dual-display option makes it more adaptable than a holder with only one finished side.
The piece measures 3 1/2 in wide by 3 7/8 in high by 1 3/4 in deep, made from a durable resin finished to resemble carved wood or stone rather than left with a plastic sheen. A 7/8 in candle opening at the top holds standard candles of that diameter, and the compact footprint means it fits on a crowded altar shelf or a small nightstand without needing dedicated space.
The knotwork carving is deep enough to catch shadow and candlelight as the flame flickers, which is where a resin piece like this earns its keep over a plain metal cup — the detail is the point, not just the function underneath it. Anyone drawn to Celtic symbolism alongside pentacle imagery gets both in one object instead of choosing between them.
Standard candles sized to 7/8 in slide into the opening without force; trimming the wick to about 1/4 in before lighting keeps the flame even and limits how much wax pools around the base. A heat-resistant, level surface away from drafts helps the candle burn down evenly rather than tunneling to one side, which also protects the resin finish from uneven heat exposure over repeated use.
For candles sized to this holder and further Celtic or pentacle-marked pieces, see the Candles collection, or explore the Spiritual Products collection for more altar tools.