Lighting a candle can feel like a sacred act. In a world that always seems to go a mile a minute, it’s a small ritual that reminds us to slow down. Candles are important elements in the home, and finding ones you love is truly an act of self-care. Luckily, there’s no shortage of candle retailers to choose from. In fact, the sheer number of choices can make it easy to feel overwhelmed, which is exactly the opposite of what candles should do. To help, we’ve rounded up 14 of our favorite places to shop for candles, from big-box retailers to small, up-and-coming brands.