The Candle You Need to Light This November, Based on Your Birth Month

November is a month of liminality, a curious paradox: there is an interplay of light and shadow, adventure and comfort, festivity and solitude. As the first frost appears and winter settles into the earth, the world grows quieter and we make our preparations for the months ahead. 

As the days grow shorter, candles are a surefire way to set the mood. In fact, they’ve been used in the weeks leading up to the winter solstice for thousands of years, long before the Christian tradition of Advent solidified the practice and established the candle as an enduring symbol of hope, faith, and peace during the holiday season.

Whether you celebrate Advent, observe Yuletide traditions, or simply love the cozy ritual of lighting a candle on a chilly November evening, it’s always a good idea to bring a little light into the darkness. Why not choose one that feels perfectly suited to your birth month? Here’s a suggestion for a new candle scent that exemplifies the essence of each month of the year.

January

Cedarwood and cashmere for winter forest vibes. Consider: Milkjar Golden Hour.

February

Rose and sandalwood for a glimmer of midwinter romance. Consider: Byredo Burning Rose.

March

Cypress and cedar, a reminder of the brighter days ahead. Consider: Aesop Ptolemy Aromatique. 

April

Lotus and agave, for reflective walks in the spring rain. Consider: Anecdote Candles Rain Check.

May

Crisp linen and gardenia, for sunlit afternoons. Consider: Otherland Clean Blossom.

June

Iris and lemon, as bright and fresh as a European summer. Consider: Nose Dive Sunburnt.

July

Sea salt and white tea, a carefree coastal escape. Consider: Nest Ocean Mist Sea Salt.

August

Tomato leaf and basil, straight out of your grandmother’s garden. Consider: Flamingo Estate Roma Fresh Heirloom Tomato

September

Applewood and birch, a nostalgic flashback to school days and new beginnings. Consider: Sydney Hale Co. Applewood + Birch.

October

Black tea and tobacco, for dark and smoky ambience. Consider: Homecoming Candles Black Tea + Pepper.

November

Evergreen and amber, a love letter to the darkest season. Consider: Heavenly Outhouse Thymes Noir Woods Votive.

December

Siberian pine and balsam fir, the closest thing to owning your own Christmas tree farm. Consider: Diptyque Sapin (Pine Tree)