Dragonfly Votive Holders
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Dramatic wrought iron, delicate bone china and sparkling stained glass are a few of the beautiful materials used to make dragonfly votive holders. Each style of dragonfly candle holder showcases the beauty of this delicate creature.
Votive Candle Holders with Dragonfly Designs
Votive candle holders with dragonfly designs are a popular choice of many people that enjoy the visual effect of dragonflies dancing in the light of a flickering candle. Depending on the style and design of the candle holder, the dragonfly can add a touch of mysticism, whimsy or romance.
Others enjoy using, or collecting, dragonfly candle holders because of the rich symbolism attached to these ancient insects that have existed for more than 300 million years.
Symbolism of the Dragonfly
Throughout history, dragonflies have been surrounded with mystical, mythical and spiritual symbolism. Candle holders with dragonfly designs have different significance and symbolic meaning to individuals depending on their culture and spiritual beliefs. The following are a few of the popular symbolic meanings of the dragonfly, a creature of the wind and water:
- The dragonfly is the magic of light as its wings and body reflects the sun’s rays making it sparkle in the light. In magical beliefs and traditions, the light magic of the dragonfly makes using a votive holder embellished with a dragonfly design the perfect choice for performing candle magic such as a white candle love spell or candle burning spells for good luck.
- To many Native American cultures, the dragonfly is an animal totem which embodies wisdom, enlightenment and the spirit of change. In other tribes, it symbolizes a time of great activity bringing great change. There are several Native American tribes where dragonflies are believed to be the souls of the dead.
- In the Japanese culture, a dragonfly symbolizes the feeling of strength, happiness and joy. It is believed to bring good luck and represents new light.
- In the traditions of the New Age culture, which became popular in the 1970s and continue today, dragonflies came to represent the following:
- Harmony
- Peace
- Purity
- Prosperity
- Good luck
- Strength
- Awareness
- Balance
- Living to the fullest
Where to Find Dragonfly Votive Holders Online
- Available from Horchow and handcrafted in the United States by designer Jay Strongwater using old world techniques, the Colin Red Dragonfly Trumpet Votive is a magnificent work of art. The votive holder is made of gold toned metal and hand painted with amber enamel. A spectacular jeweled dragonfly made of Swarovski crystals delicately sits on the rim.
- A beautiful effect is created by the flickering light of the candle as it burns in a hand crafted pearlized iridescent green votive holder from Amazing Magical Light. The candlelight makes the translucent dragonfly design appear as if it is glowing. The delicate dragonfly is painted in shades of green with translucent glitter added to the wings for a shimmering effect.
- A lovely dragonfly candle holder measuring 7 1/2 inches tall and 4 3/4 inches wide is offered from Magical Fire. Made for a votive candle, this beautiful square cast glass and metal candle holder has a hinged door for easy replacement of the votive.
- Offered from Gumps are a set of two striking dragonfly candle holders. Each round votive holder is done in a gold and green mosaic pattern with a darker colored gold dragonfly.
- Birchstone Studios offers an exquisite stoneware votive holder in a choice of six colors. The cut out design of dragonflies encircles the entire votive holder, creating a dazzling effect when a candle is lit.
- Amazon offers votive holders with dragonfly designs such as this beautiful dragonfly and waterlily design and the garden glory design made from iron and glass.
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