Among devotees of San Simón — the folk saint venerated across parts of Guatemala, also known as Maximón within some Mayan and folk Catholic communities — blue is often treated as the general-purpose choice: a candle for whatever devotion or petition someone is carrying that week, rather than one tied to a single narrow theme. He is not an officially canonized saint of the Catholic Church; his veneration is its own syncretic tradition, and we describe it here accurately rather than folding it into formal Church teaching.
This is a genuine 7-day glass jar vigil candle, poured with a solid wax fill and finished with a wick sized to burn for roughly 120 hours when tended properly across the week. The tall glass jar keeps the flame contained, so it can sit safely on an altar or shelf through repeated shorter sessions rather than one continuous burn.
Many people reach for the blue candle at what feels like a genuine crossroads — a decision that needs weighing, a period of uncertainty, or simply a week where they want a steady point of quiet focus while they think things through. It pairs naturally with a short prayer, a written note of intention, or simply a few minutes of stillness before or after lighting it, whichever fits your own routine best.
As with every candle in this line, we describe it honestly: it is a traditional focus for personal reflection and intention, not a device that guarantees guidance, protection, or any other specific outcome. See the Caution & Disclaimer panel below for the complete detail.
See all seven San Simón colors in our 7 Day Candles collection, or browse the wider Candles collection.