Quick Specs
- Type: Figure Candle
- Color: Black
- Height: 6 inches
- Use: Shadow Work, Balance, Esoteric Ritual
I carry this candle for practitioners who take Baphomet seriously as an esoteric symbol rather than a cultural shorthand. It’s a 6-inch black figure candle molded in the image of the goat-headed, winged figure that Eliphas Levi codified in 1856, and it belongs on the altar of anyone doing real work with duality, hidden wisdom, or the reconciliation of opposites.
Levi’s Baphomet was never meant to be a villain. The figure holds one hand pointing up and one pointing down, carrying the axiom “as above, so below.” It combines male and female, human and animal, light and dark into a single image of equilibrium. That’s what you’re working with here. A black candle amplifies the inward, absorbing dimension of this symbol, making it well suited for shadow work, deep esoteric study, and rituals where you want to confront what’s hidden rather than project outward energy.
If you’re building out a serious working altar, browse my figure candles collection for other ritual forms, or explore my esoteric and occult books if you want to go deeper into the symbolism behind what you’re burning.
How to use a black Baphomet figure candle in ritual practice.
Prepare Your Space and Intention Set up your space before lighting the candle. Place it on a fireproof surface, clear the area of clutter, and take a few slow breaths to settle your mind. State your intention clearly, whether that is shadow work, study, or an empowerment ritual.
- Prepare Your Space and Intention
Set up your space before lighting the candle. Place it on a fireproof surface, clear the area of clutter, and take a few slow breaths to settle your mind. State your intention clearly, whether that is shadow work, study, or an empowerment ritual.
- Light the Candle and Hold Focus
Light the candle and hold your focus on the flame for a few moments. Let the black wax draw your attention inward. You might journal, meditate, or simply sit in silence while it burns and the intention you set begins to take root.
- Close the Working and Record Impressions
When the session ends, snuff the candle rather than blowing it out to preserve the working. Record any thoughts or impressions in a journal right away. You can return to the same candle across multiple sessions until it burns completely down.
Baphomet is a symbol drawn from Western esoteric tradition, not a demonic figure. Eliphas Levi formalized the image in 1856 as a depiction of equilibrium, representing the union of opposites: male and female, light and dark, above and below.
Black candles are used for banishing, protection, and shadow work. The color signals an absorbing, inward energy. With this candle, black reinforces the introspective and balancing nature of the Baphomet symbol.
This candle suits shadow work, esoteric study rituals, dedication ceremonies, or any practice focused on duality and balance. It is not tied to one tradition, so it fits within most serious occult frameworks without adaptation.
Use a heat-safe plate or candle holder to catch wax drips. Never leave it unattended while burning. At six inches it will last a few hours, so plan your session accordingly or snuff it and return to it across multiple sittings.
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