Soapstone Oil Burner 8cm Three Moon Pentagon

The first quiet change is the glow inside the cut-out stone. This soapstone oil burner turns a little water and fragrance oil, or a wax melt, into a gentle scent ritual for a desk, shelf or evening corner.

When the flame begins to warm

• The raised top bowl gives you a simple place for fragrance, while the tealight sits below in the hollow base.
• As the dish warms, scent lifts slowly rather than all at once, softening the feel of the room.
• The front carving lets candlelight show through the stone, making the motif part of the atmosphere.
• Its compact form suits smaller spaces where you want scent without a large burner taking over.
• The mottled grey and earthy pink tones feel natural in daylight, then warmer once the candle is lit.

Carved soapstone with a lunar motif

Made from soapstone, it has the softly marbled surface this stone is known for, with darker veining and natural variation across the body and bowl. The Three Moon Pentagon motif is hand-carved into the sides, giving the flame room to breathe and casting small shapes of light as it burns.

How to warm fragrance safely

Place an unscented tealight in the base. In the top dish, use a wax melt or aroma granules, or add a little water with a few drops of essential oil or fragrance oil.

Keep the dish from running dry, and use it on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Let the burner cool fully before moving it or cleaning the bowl.

The meaning in the moons

The three-moon design is often associated with lunar rhythm: waxing, full and waning, a visual language used in contemporary pagan and ritual objects to mark cycles and change. Paired with the five-pointed form, it gives the burner a quietly symbolic presence without needing to dominate the room. Here, the meaning stays simple and tactile: stone, flame, scent and a small pause in the day.

Size and details

Measures 8 cm and weighs 270 g. Made from soapstone in India. Includes one oil burner from the Soapstone Oil Burners range.

A thoughtful scent ritual gift

A considered gift for someone who enjoys home fragrance, candlelight, moon motifs or small ritual objects. It suits a bedside table, meditation corner or cosy living space.

Common questions

Can I use wax melts as well as fragrance oil?
Yes. This type of burner can be used with a wax melt or aroma granules, or with water and a few drops of essential oil or fragrance oil in the top dish.

Will every burner look exactly the same?
No. Soapstone naturally varies in colour, veining and mottling, so each piece will have its own pattern.