Element Candle - Earth

Warm and centering, EARTH is a candle for quiet moments of grounding. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Earth element represents nourishment, stability, and harmony. In TCM, it is the element of Late Summer, governed by the Stomach and Spleen. It is the centre of our balance, responsible for how we digest both our food and our life experiences.

EARTH channels this energy through an enveloping fragrance that comforts and soothes. Notes of rose and geranium melt into soft cardamom and warm patchouli, creating a scent that anchors the senses and encourages a sense of being "at home" within oneself.

The Ritual: Light during moments of transition or when feeling "scattered" or over-analytical. As the flame burns, focus on the grounding aroma to quiet an overactive mind and invite stillness into your sanctuary.

Technical Profile:
Season: Late Summer / Transitions
Organs: Stomach & Spleen
Emotion: Grounding & Stability (releasing worry)

Materials: Sustainable rapeseed and coconut wax, FSC-certified wood lid, cotton wick.

100% natural, pure essential oils / Vegan & cruelty-free / Hand-poured in London

homework is a sensory studio rooted in balance — where design, nature, and heritage come together to create harmony in everyday rituals. Inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, homework’s products are crafted to support well-being through scent, seasonality, and a deep respect for the natural world.

Drawing on elements like water, fire, wood, and earth, homework creates products in alignment with nature’s rhythms, using responsibly sourced ingredients and small-batch production methods.

The First Burn: Always allow your candle to burn until the wax has melted all the way to the edge of the glass (approx. 2-3 hours). This prevents "tunneling" and ensures an even burn.

Maintenance: Trim the wick to about 5mm before every light to ensure a clean, smoke-free burn. Once finished, the glass vessel and wood lid can be cleaned and repurposed as a storage jar for your beauty or wellness essentials.

100% Natural rapeseed & coconut wax blend. Natural essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances.

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