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Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours may vary slightly as each one is mixed by hand in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. 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Can also symbolise profound transformation, allowing you to release the old and embrace new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e - Symbolises purity, clarity and spiritual enlightenment. Can represent a clean slate for spiritual practices and evoke a sense of peace and serenity, creating a calming atmosphere. Helps with spiritual awakenings, connecting with the divine and higher consciousness. Used in rituals for cleansing negative energies and promoting healing. In some cultures, white candles are used to honour the departed and pray for their eternal rest. 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Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours may vary slightly as each one is mixed by hand in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. 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This is available with your choice of candle colour and comes in a small, medium or full kit option at a discounted price than if you bought all of those items individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a customised Samhain Altar Kit with different colours in each of the candles or you want to swap out or add an item please \u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/pages\/contact\"\u003elet me know\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Full Samhain Altar Kit contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ghost Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/ghost-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Skull Candles\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-skull-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Skull Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Skulls and Bones Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/skulls-and-bones-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkulls and Bones Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tall Skulls Stack Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/tall-skulls-stack-candle\"\u003eTall Skulls Stack Candle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Black Iron Candlestick Holder\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/black-iron-candlestick-holder\"\u003eBlack Candlestick Holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wooden Decorative Tray\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/wooden-decorative-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Decorative Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Treasures Decor Bag\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-treasures-decor-bag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumnal Treasures Decor Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Altar Cloth\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-altar-cloth\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Altar Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Medium Altar Kit contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ghost Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/ghost-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Skull Candles\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-skull-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall \u0026amp; Large Skull Candles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Skulls and Bones Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/skulls-and-bones-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkulls and Bones Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wooden Decorative Tray\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/wooden-decorative-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Decorative Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Small Altar Kit contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ghost Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/ghost-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Skull Candles\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-skull-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Skull Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Skulls and Bones Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/skulls-and-bones-candle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkulls and Bones Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tall Skulls Stack Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/tall-skulls-stack-candle\"\u003eTall Skulls Stack Candle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Samhain Altar Cloth\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/samhain-altar-cloth\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Colour Meanings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e - Often associated with love, passion, energy, courage and protection. May improve motivation, confidence, willpower, physical strength, courage and determination. In some cultures, red candles are to honour the past and our ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e - Increases energy, creativity, enthusiasm and success. Can also represent joy, communication, confidence and mental stimulation. Use to promote positive thinking, justice and change, as well as for courage and attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e - Symbolises joy, happiness, and intellect. Yellow candles are often lit to attract positivity, enhance communication and promote mental clarity. Yellow is also associated with creativity, success and achievement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e - Frequently used in rituals related to financial success and attracting wealth. Helps with manifesting growth, prosperity and financial abundance, as well as connecting us to nature. Green represents the natural world and the cyclical nature of life. Symbolising renewal, fertility, new beginnings, healing, harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown\u003c\/strong\u003e - Represents stability, grounding, practicality and a strong connection to the Earth. Can be used in rituals related to grounding, seeking balance, developing practicality and focusing on everyday tasks and material needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e - Purple is commonly linked to the higher realms and spiritual growth, making it a good choice for meditating and connecting with your intuition. It is believed to enhance psychic abilities and facilitate spiritual transformation. Known for its calming and relaxing effects, ideal for those seeking peace and tranquility. Can also act as a shield against psychic attacks and negative energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e - Believed to protect and shield against negative energies and harmful intentions. Absorbs and dispels negative emotions and blockages. 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White candles can always be used as a substitute for any other colour in your spiritual practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo increase burn time and minimise flame size - keep wick trimmed to 5mm before each lighting and trim roughly every hour if possible to do safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo maintain an even burn - push any unmelted wax pieces into the wax pool as candle burns down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure candle is on a level surface in a proper holder, large enough to capture any dripping wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo extinguish the flame without smoking - dip wick into wax pool using an appropriate utensil and stand it back up for easy relighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways burn candle within sight and never leave unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from draughts, flammable objects, children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer to use it as decor and enjoy it for longer, that is great too! Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. Each candle will be made specially for you, which may take a few days so if your order is urgent, please let me know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Full Altar Kit \/ Plain Yellow Beeswax","offer_id":46517478588568,"sku":"FULL-SAMHAIN-AK-PLAIN","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Altar Kit \/ Vintage White Beeswax","offer_id":46517478621336,"sku":"FULL-SAMHAIN-AK-WHITE","price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Full Altar Kit \/ Red","offer_id":46517478654104,"sku":"FULL-SAMHAIN-AK-RED","price":122.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Full Altar Kit \/ Orange","offer_id":46517487075480,"sku":"FULL-SAMHAIN-AK-ORG","price":122.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Full Altar Kit \/ Green","offer_id":46517487141016,"sku":"FULL-SAMHAIN-AK-GRN","price":122.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Full Altar 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Made from extremely lightweight paulownia wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: ~29x29x2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Wooden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Paulownia wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure candle holder is on a level surface and plate is large enough to capture any dripping wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways burn candle within sight and never leave unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from draughts, flammable objects, children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471552368792,"sku":"WOOD-CH","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/754E0D1F-F4BD-4517-BA26-42EA30A9FF2E_1_201_a_3f016683-09b2-4d58-a3f4-d928f571a934.jpg?v=1746015857"},{"product_id":"samhain-altar-cloth","title":"Samhain Altar Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep purple altar cloth, the perfect base for your Samhain, altar decor. 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Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. Each candle will be made specially for you, which may take a few days so if your order is urgent, please let me know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46565109629080,"sku":"FROSTMOON-C","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/FD0D3C79-9823-4F8A-BD40-8006AC81724B_1_201_a_d0a5c6ae-ee88-4ee2-b062-579c1f8b80eb.jpg?v=1747385445"},{"product_id":"yule-log-candle","title":"Yule Log Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yule Log candle is the perfect addition to your Winter Solstice altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Yule Log Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorate a special log with ribbons, holly and ivy, for your table centrepiece. Later on write down your wishes on paper and tuck it into the ribbon and then burn it in your fireplace. Save a piece of coal to start your Yule fire with the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also make a Yule log chocolate cake for your feast and why not burn a Yule log in the form of a candle as well? Available in brown or plain beeswax and in full or half log size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: ~5x5cm \u0026amp; 10x5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax: 100% pure New Zealand beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Brown or natural golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: Unscented, natural honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicks: Cotton, square braided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn time: ~8hrs \u0026amp; ~16hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first burn should be for at least 3 hours, so that the melt pool reaches the edges, to avoid tunneling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo increase burn time and minimise flame size - keep wick trimmed to 5mm before each lighting and trim roughly every hour if possible to do safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo maintain an even burn - carefully push any unmelted kernels into the wax pool as candle burns down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure candle is on a level surface in a proper holder, large enough to capture any dripping wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo extinguish the flame without smoking - dip wick into wax pool using an appropriate utensil and stand it back up for easy relighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways burn candle within sight and never leave unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from draughts, flammable objects, children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer to use it as decor and enjoy it for longer, that is great too! Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours may vary slightly as each one is mixed by hand in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. 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Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours may vary slightly as each one is mixed by hand in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. 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Handmade from repurposed curtains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Maroon red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630811304088,"sku":"YULE-AC","price":13.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/7C6F8279-807E-423B-B0B1-3EF03D5158B1_1_102_a.jpg?v=1748948075"},{"product_id":"yule-decor-bag","title":"Yule Decor Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small collection of unique pinecones, nuts, seed pods, dried red berries and ivy all hand selected by me from near my home in Nelson, New Zealand. 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Each candle will be made specially for you, which may take a few days so if your order is urgent, please let me know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Brown Beeswax","offer_id":47427413934232,"sku":"STAG-C-BRN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Beeswax","offer_id":47427414098072,"sku":"STAG-C-BLK","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Green Beeswax","offer_id":47427413999768,"sku":"STAG-C-DRGRN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Green Beeswax","offer_id":47427414032536,"sku":"STAG-C-LTGRN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Beeswax","offer_id":47427412754584,"sku":"STAG-C-RED","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange Beeswax","offer_id":47427412787352,"sku":"STAG-C-ORG","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Pink Beeswax","offer_id":47427412820120,"sku":"STAG-C-PNK","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Purple Beeswax","offer_id":47427412852888,"sku":"STAG-C-PUR","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plain Yellow Beeswax","offer_id":47427412885656,"sku":"STAG-C","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage White Beeswax","offer_id":47427412918424,"sku":"STAG-C-WHITE","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/F5ED6C5A-113B-4751-9807-F042EB908BB5_1_102_a.jpg?v=1762678401"},{"product_id":"southern-seasons-moon-calendar-winter-solstice-edition-june-2026-july-2027-digital-download","title":"Southern Seasons Moon Calendar - Winter Solstice Edition (June 2026 - July 2027) DIGITAL DOWNLOAD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally it's here! The calendar we've been dreaming of for years! All your accurate seasonal celebration dates in New Zealand time, with Full Moon names specifically for the Southern Hemisphere. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen Moons instead of twelve uneven months, so that you feel more in tune with the lunar cycles instead of the Gregorian calendar that is deliberately out of touch with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow when each season truly starts according to the ancient cross-quarter festivals that fall halfway between the Solstices and Equinoxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake important plans around the Mercury Retrograde phases so you can take extra care with communication, avoid conflict and technical glitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the holidays have always felt backwards to you, being in the Southern Hemisphere why not try creating your own traditions? Celebrate The 12 Days of Yuletide, the New Year at the Winter Solstice with the return of the Sun after the Longest Night, Litha - The Summer Solstice at Christmas time, Samhain in Autumn instead of Halloween in Spring and Ostara - The Spring Equinox instead of Easter in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your own special events, after all this is your calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendar Features:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Hemisphere Wheel of the Year dates - traditional and astronomically accurate times (NZST).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e13 Moons instead of 12 months - with each lunar cycle starting on the New Moon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon names specifically for the Southern Hemisphere. Each lunar month is named after the Full Moon during that cycle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons starts - including early (cross-quarter Wheel of the Year festivals), meteorological (1st of the month containing the Solstice or Equinox) and astronomical (on the exact date of the Solstices or Equinoxes).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhonetic pronunciation of each festival name.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrompts on how to celebrate the seasons on each page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 12 Days of Solstice suggested.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst and Third Quarter Moons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupermoons, Micromoons and Eclipses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercury Retrograde phases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll standard New Zealand public holidays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Digital Download comes with a full colour PDF and a black and white version for cheaper printing if you prefer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Use it on your device or you can print it at home or at your local printshop, ideally as an A4 booklet (A3 folded in half, bound with staples) style in premium paper.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as a physical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/southern-seasons-moon-calendar-winter-solstice-edition-june-2026-july-2027-printed-version\" title=\"Southern Seasons Moon Calendar - Winter Solstice Edition (June 2026 - July 2027) PRINTED VERSION\"\u003eprofessionally printed version\u003c\/a\u003e on premium gloss card paper, stapled A4 booklet style with a hanging hole.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calendar was created entirely by a human (no AI used), with love and from personal experience of celebrating the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere. Photos are of seasonal altars with my own handmade beeswax candles, designed for each Wheel of the Year festival. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI wish I had this resource when I started out, that's why I've created it alongside my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/ebook-southern-seasons-a-simple-guide-to-celebrating-the-wheel-of-the-year-in-the-southern-hemisphere\" title=\"Southern Seasons - A Simple Guide to Celebrating the Wheel of the Year in the Southern Hemisphere\"\u003eebook guide\u003c\/a\u003e which goes more in depth on each seasonal festival. I plan on releasing a new calendar every six months, so the Summer Solstice Edition will go from December 2026-December 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49202869076120,"sku":"CALENDAR-WS-2026-2027","price":11.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/FRONTPAGESouthernSeasonsMoonCalendarWinterSolsticeEdition2026-2027_ca9e859f-df34-483e-b0f6-018638d3d9c8.jpg?v=1781254817"},{"product_id":"southern-seasons-moon-calendar-winter-solstice-edition-june-2026-july-2027-printed-version","title":"Southern Seasons Moon Calendar - Winter Solstice Edition (June 2026 - July 2027) PRINTED VERSION","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally it's here! The calendar we've been dreaming of for years! All your accurate seasonal celebration dates in New Zealand time, with Full Moon names specifically for the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen Moons instead of twelve uneven months, so that you feel more in tune with the lunar cycles instead of the Gregorian calendar that is deliberately out of touch with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow when each season truly starts according to the ancient cross-quarter festivals that fall halfway between the Solstices and Equinoxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake important plans around the Mercury Retrograde phases so you can take extra care with communication, avoid conflict and technical glitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the holidays have always felt backwards to you, being in the Southern Hemisphere why not try creating your own traditions? Celebrate The 12 Days of Yuletide, the New Year at the Winter Solstice with the return of the Sun after the Longest Night, Litha - The Summer Solstice at Christmas time, Samhain in Autumn instead of Halloween in Spring and Ostara - The Spring Equinox instead of Easter in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your own special events, after all this is your calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendar Features:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Hemisphere Wheel of the Year dates - traditional and astronomically accurate times (NZST).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e13 Moons instead of 12 months - with each lunar cycle starting on the New Moon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon names specifically for the Southern Hemisphere. Each lunar month is named after the Full Moon during that cycle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons starts - including early (cross-quarter Wheel of the Year festivals), meteorological (1st of the month containing the Solstice or Equinox) and astronomical (on the exact date of the Solstices or Equinoxes).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhonetic pronunciation of each festival name.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrompts on how to celebrate the seasons on each page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 12 Days of Solstice suggested.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst and Third Quarter Moons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupermoons, Micromoons and Eclipses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercury Retrograde phases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll standard New Zealand public holidays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ephysical printed copy\u003c\/span\u003e of the calendar, professionally printed on premium gloss card paper, stapled A4 booklet style with a hanging hole. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeel free to order the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/southern-seasons-moon-calendar-winter-solstice-edition-june-2026-july-2027-digital-download\" title=\"Southern Seasons Moon Calendar - Winter Solstice Edition (June 2026 - July 2027) DIGITAL DOWNLOAD\"\u003edigital download version\u003c\/a\u003e instead and print it yourself at home or at your local printshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calendar was created entirely by a human (no AI used), with love and from personal experience of celebrating the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere. Photos are of seasonal altars with my own handmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/collections\/candles\" title=\"All Beeswax Candles\"\u003ebeeswax candles\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for each Wheel of the Year festival. I wish I had this resource when I started out, that's why I've created it alongside my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/products\/ebook-southern-seasons-a-simple-guide-to-celebrating-the-wheel-of-the-year-in-the-southern-hemisphere\" title=\"Southern Seasons - A Simple Guide to Celebrating the Wheel of the Year in the Southern Hemisphere\"\u003eebook guide\u003c\/a\u003e which goes more in depth on each seasonal festival. I plan on releasing a new calendar every six months, so the Summer Solstice Edition, will go from December 2026-December 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49232201580696,"sku":"CALENDAR-WS-2026-2027-PRINTED","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/Hand_Holding_Southern_Seasons_Moon_Calendar.jpg?v=1784800942"},{"product_id":"snow-moon-candle","title":"Snow Moon Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate \u003ca title=\"The Snow Moon of August in the Southern Hemisphere - blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-snow-moon-of-august-in-the-southern-hemisphere\"\u003e The Snow Moon of August in the Southern Hemisphere\u003c\/a\u003e with this realistic Moon shaped candle, made with blue and white beeswax inspired by a snowy peaked mountain. Perfect for your Full Moon rituals. It's time to go and play in the snow with your loved ones and enjoy the unpredictable Spring weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about this Full Moon on my blog post: \u003ca title=\"The Old Moon of July in the Southern Hemisphere - blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-snow-moon-of-august-in-the-southern-hemisphere\"\u003e The \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-snow-moon-of-august-in-the-southern-hemisphere\" title=\"The Snow Moon of August in the Southern Hemisphere - blog post\"\u003eSnow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Snow Moon of August in the Southern Hemisphere - blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-snow-moon-of-august-in-the-southern-hemisphere\"\u003e Moon of August in the Southern Hemisphere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: ~5x6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax: New Zealand beeswax \u0026amp; vintage white beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Blue \u0026amp; White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: Unscented, natural honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicks: Cotton, square braided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn time: ~12hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first burn should be for at least 3 hours, so that the melt pool reaches the edges, to avoid tunneling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo increase burn time and minimise flame size - keep wick trimmed to 5mm before each lighting and trim roughly every hour if possible to do safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure candle is on a level surface in a proper holder, large enough to capture any dripping wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo extinguish the flame without smoking - dip wick into wax pool using an appropriate utensil and stand it back up for easy relighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways burn candle within sight and never leave unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from draughts, flammable objects, children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer to use it as decor and enjoy it for longer, that is great too! Over time pure beeswax may naturally develop a white dusting called Bloom, this can be polished off with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each candle is individually hand poured there may be small visible imperfections making each candle unique. Each candle will be made specially for you, which may take a few days so if your order is urgent, please let me know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49741069942936,"sku":"SNOWMOON-C","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5367\/8744\/files\/5537125A-7E7A-4ED8-B9C3-2807710CC68A.jpg?v=1787806914"}],"url":"https:\/\/southernseasons.nz\/collections\/winter.oembed","provider":"Southern Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}