Quick Specs
- Type: Figure candle, goddess form
- Size: 5.5″
- Size/Quantity: One candle, 5.5 inches tall
- Best for: Banishing, protection, crone goddess workings, dark moon rituals
Black Goddess Candle: Protection and Banishing in Figure Candle Work
Figure candles in the shape of the feminine form are used in candle magic, including in Wicca and other goddess-centered practices. The goddess figure, representing the feminine divine, amplifies the connection between the working and feminine archetypes of the deity or spiritual force being petitioned. Black as a candle color corresponds to banishing, protection, the absorption of harmful energy, transformation, and workings associated with mystery and hidden knowledge. The black goddess candle brings these two frameworks together into a single object suited to protective and banishing ritual work.
In contemporary Wiccan practice, the black candle corresponds to the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess and to the dark moon phase when banishing workings are traditionally performed. Goddesses such as Hecate, Morrigan, Kali, and Lilith are commonly invoked alongside black figure candles, as their domains include underworld wisdom, transformation, protection, and the cutting away of what no longer serves the practitioner. Black candles without the goddess form are used in reversing and protection work, but the figure shape adds the dimension of direct deity petition.
Dressing and Ritual Preparation
Before dressing, carve the name of your deity or a short petition into the candle’s wax surface. Protection oil, Black Arts oil, or banishing oil are traditional dressing choices for black candles in protective and reversing work. Apply oil from the candle’s crown to base when the intention is to remove or banish, or base to crown when drawing protective energy toward yourself. Some practitioners also place the candle on a petition paper bearing their written intention before lighting it.
How to Use the Black Goddess Figure Candle
Step-by-step guidance for working with the black goddess figure candle in ritual practice.
- Prepare the Candle
Set the black goddess candle upright in a secure holder or on a heat-safe surface. At 5.5 inches, this figure candle burns at a steady rate. Cleanse the candle’s surface with a dry cloth before dressing it with oil or herbs.
- Carve and Dress
Carve your petition or the name of your deity into the wax, then dress from base to crown for drawing or crown to base for releasing. Black goddess candles suit workings with crone deities, dark moon goddesses, and protective feminine spirits.
- Burn and Dispose
Light the candle in a dedicated ritual space and monitor it throughout the burn. Let it complete its burn in one session if possible. Dispose of any remaining wax by burying it away from your home or wrapping it in paper for the trash.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this black goddess figure candle because the combination of figure form and protective black coloring serves a specific type of working that a plain pillar or taper cannot replicate. When the petition involves a goddess of the crone or underworld archetype, the figure candle creates a more direct line between the practitioner and the spirit being invoked. Browse my figure candle collection for the full range of forms and colors, and explore my candles and accessories section for dressing oils, holders, and companion ritual supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black figure candles correspond to banishing, protection, and the absorption of negative energy. They are used in workings with crone goddesses, dark moon deities, and spirits associated with the underworld, transformation, and hidden knowledge.
Dress the candle with a ritual oil suited to the working. Black Arts oil, protection oil, or banishing oil are traditional choices. Carve the name or sigil of the deity into the wax before dressing to strengthen the connection.
Yes. Figure candles are used in Wicca and other goddess-centered practices. The figure shape links the candle to a specific deity or intention. Black is traditionally chosen for protection, transformation, and removing obstacles from a path.
Let figure candles burn completely when possible, as stopping mid-burn can affect the working. If you must extinguish, use a snuffer and resume at the next appropriate time. Observe any wax patterns or flame behavior during the burn.
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