Black Witch Figure Candle 8 Inch — Protection and Banishing Ritual Candle

$12.95

Black witch figure candle — an 8-inch paraffin candle in human witch form, cast in black for protection, banishing, and obstacle-removal workings. Black candles absorb and neutralise negative energy and are foundational to hoodoo crossing and uncrossing spells, protection rituals, and work aimed at clearing hexes or harmful influences. The figural form directs the working through sympathetic magic. Dress with protection oil and herbs, carve the petition into the wax, and burn with focused intent. A classic staple for serious candle magic practitioners.

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Quick Specs

Type: Black witch figure candle
Size: Approximately 4 inches wide, 8 inches tall (size varies by batch)
Wick: Embedded full-length wick
Color Meaning: Black: protection, banishing, uncrossing, shadow work
Best for: Banishing rituals, protection magic, reversals, uncrossing, shadow work

Black Witch Figure Candle: Protection, Banishing, and the Dark Moon Tradition

Black candles carry a distinct magical function in folk magic, hoodoo, and Wiccan practice: they absorb and contain negative energy, making them the tool of choice for banishing, uncrossing, and protection work. In rootwork and conjure traditions, a black figure candle burned in someone’s likeness can send negativity away from the practitioner or disrupt a harmful influence in their life. In Wiccan and modern witchcraft contexts, the black candle is associated with the dark moon phase and with Saturn’s planetary energy, both linked to endings, boundaries, and the clearing of obstacles. The witch figure here adds a layer of folkloric power, representing the archetypal wise woman holding her ground.

This black witch figure candle stands approximately 8 inches tall and measures about 4 inches at its widest point, making it larger than the red witch in the same series. Like all figure candles in this style, size varies slightly by batch due to the molding process. The wick is embedded and runs the full length of the candle for consistent burning. Browse my figure candles collection for other colors and forms, including the red witch and other figure styles.

Working with a Black Figure Candle

There are two distinct approaches to working with a black figure candle, and the choice depends on the intention. The first is directed outward: the candle represents a source of harm or negative influence, and it is dressed with banishing or reversing oil and burned to send that energy away. The second is self-directed: the candle represents the practitioner themselves, and is worked to draw negative patterns, bad habits, or unwanted attachments out of the practitioner’s own field. In both cases, the spent wax is typically disposed of away from the home, often buried at a crossroads or cast into running water.

For protection work that is not specifically reversing or banishing, a black figure candle can be dressed with protection oils such as Fiery Wall of Protection or Black Pepper oil and burned near the home’s entrance or on a protective altar. Saturn-ruled herbs like mullein or patchouli can be crumbled around the base of the candle to reinforce the working’s boundary-setting intention.

How to Use a Black Witch Figure Candle

Traditional folk magic approach to working a black figure candle for protection and banishing.

Choose Your Intention
Decide if this candle represents yourself or an outside influence. For banishing outward harm, it stands in for the harmful source. For personal clearing or shadow work, it represents you. This choice determines how you dress and direct the candle.
Dress and Carve
Carve a name, phrase, or symbol into the wax, then anoint with banishing, reversing, or protection oil. For outward banishing, rub oil away from your body. For self-clearing, rub inward. Set in a heat-safe pillar holder on a fireproof surface.
Burn and Dispose
Light the candle with your intention clearly in mind. Let it burn fully if safe, or work in sessions over several days. Dispose of spent wax away from your home: bury at a crossroads, cast into running water, or place in an outdoor trash receptacle.

The Tarot Fellow Standard

I stock this black witch figure candle because black figure candles are a genuine staple of protective and banishing practice, and the witch form gives this particular candle a visual authority that plain pillar candles don’t carry. The full-length wick supports clean even burning through the full figure, which matters for a candle you’re working as a ritual object. If you’re building a banishing or protection altar, browse my candles and accessories collection for complementary tools including pillar holders, ritual oils, and other working candles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a black witch figure candle used for?

Black figure candles are used for banishing, protection, uncrossing, and shadow work. In hoodoo traditions, a black candle burns to send away harm or clear negative patterns. In Wicca it’s associated with the dark moon and Saturn’s energy.

How tall is the black witch figure candle?

This candle stands approximately 8 inches tall and measures about 4 inches at its widest. Size varies slightly by batch since figure candles in this style are molded rather than machine-extruded, making it slightly taller than the red witch version.

Is a black candle only for negative magic?

No. Black candles are protective as well as banishing. Using one to set firm boundaries, shield your home, or clear your energy field is positive protective magic. The color absorbs negativity and builds barriers against unwanted outside influence.

What oils work well with a black figure candle?

Banishing Oil, Reversing Oil, and Fiery Wall of Protection are the most common choices. Black Pepper oil and patchouli oil also carry Saturn’s protective energy. Choose based on whether your goal is to reverse, banish, or establish firm protection.