Northbound Candle - Ritual Rooted in Michigan
Northbound Candle - Ritual Rooted in Michigan
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Northbound is your call to stillness—the scent of sweetgrass underfoot, cedar in the air, and balsam clinging to the breeze.
Finished with a hand-poured Michigan-shaped wax detail, this candle is a tribute to deep roots, quiet resilience, and finding your way home.
Pair with:
Reflection • Nature walks • Northbound playlists • Quiet resilience
Light it when you need to remember where you come from - or decide where you’re going next.
• Approx. 50+ hour burn time
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The Inspiration
Imagine a quiet path lined with evergreens, your breath visible in the cold, and the steady pull of something familiar guiding you home.
Cedar has historically been associated with protection and purification, while balsam evokes the restorative stillness of the northern woods. Sweetgrass holds deep ceremonial importance for many Indigenous peoples and is traditionally braided and burned as a sacred medicine.
Together, they inspired a grounding fragrance rooted in strength, clarity, and direction for moments when you feel untethered.
Fragrance Profile
Sweetgrass: soft, sacred, cleansing • Cedarwood: warm, sturdy, ancestral • Balsam Fir: crisp, evergreen, expansive
Details & Care
Candle Care
- Trim wick to ¼" before each burn.
- First burn: melt to the tin’s edge (~3 hours).
- Burn on heat-safe surface, away from drafts + kids + pets.
- Do not burn more than 4 hours at a time.
- Discard when ¼" wax remains.
Ingredients
Our candles are made from a special in-house blend of soy & beeswax. We strive to use essential oils, but may use phthalate-free fragrance oils are used in some holiday blends.
Shipping & Returns
- Orders ship in 2–4 business days.
- Free U.S. shipping at $65+.
- If something arrives damaged, or doesn't burn properly contact us with photos - we’ll make it right.
Handmade Promise
- Every Heart & Havoc candle is poured in small batches in West Michigan. Slight variations in color and finish are part of the handmade process.