Quick Specs
- Brand: Crystal Journey
- Type: Soy Votive Candle in Glass Cup
- Scent: Herbal blend with clove
- Burn Time: 18-20 hours
- Dimensions: Height: 2.5 in., Diameter: 2 in.
- Origin: Hand-crafted in Connecticut, New England
Crystal Journey’s Black Cat soy votive comes poured right into a glass cup, ready to burn with no separate holder needed. It’s scented with an herbal blend built around clove, which has deep roots in folk magic as a protective and luck-drawing plant. I carry this one because the soy base burns clean and steady, which matters when you’re sitting with an intention for 18 or 20 hours.
In folk witchcraft, the black cat is one of the most recognized symbols for reversing bad luck, lifting jinxes, and drawing fast luck back into your life. It’s also tied to psychic sharpening and to the witch’s familiar, the creature said to move between worlds and return with what you asked for. When you light this candle, you’re working with that symbol. Set it at the center of your work, state your intention clearly, and let the flame do what candles have always done: hold the space for change to happen.
If you’re building out your ritual candle shelf, you’ll find my full range of Crystal Journey soy herbal votives in one place, and I also carry a wide selection of tools in my protection and cleansing collection for pairing with candle work.
How to Use the Black Cat Soy Votive
Use the Black Cat soy votive for luck reversal, protection, or psychic work in three focused steps.
- Set Your Space and Light the Candle
Light the Black Cat soy votive in its glass cup on a fireproof surface. Focus your intention clearly before the flame catches, whether you are working to reverse bad luck, draw protection, or open your psychic senses.
- Place a Petition Beneath the Glass
Write your intention on a small slip of paper before the ritual. Use a name, a situation, or a single word like luck or protection. Set it beneath the glass holder so the candle light passes over your petition as it burns.
- Close the Work and Clear the Remains
After the candle burns out, safely clear any wax remnant. If you drew something in, keep the glass as a charm vessel. If you pushed something out, rinse the glass and release it away from your home rather than keeping it near you.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
Crystal Journey Candles has been making ritual candles in Connecticut for decades. I stock their soy votives because the quality is consistent: the wicks are lead-free, the wax is soy, and the scent blends are formulated specifically for each intention rather than being generic fragrance fills. These aren’t decorative candles that happen to have a magical label. The Black Cat scent, built around clove, is a deliberate choice rooted in that herb’s actual folk use. One honest note: the glass cup does get warm during a full burn, so always keep it on a heat-safe surface and away from curtains or papers. The 18-20 hour burn time is realistic if you let the wax pool fully each session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Crystal Journey Candles are made in Connecticut and use lead-free wicks, soy wax, and aroma oil blends. The soy base burns cleaner than paraffin, making it a solid choice for extended ritual work indoors without heavy smoke.
It is hand-poured with a clove-forward scent blend. Clove has a long history in folk magic as a protective and luck-drawing herb, so the scent itself reinforces the candles traditional intention rather than being chosen for decoration alone.
Black cat symbolism appears in folk witchcraft and European cunning traditions for reversing bad luck, removing jinxes, drawing fast luck, and strengthening psychic sight. It is one of the oldest recognized symbols in candle magic.
Burn time is 18 to 20 hours. You can split this across multiple sessions. Allow the wax to pool fully to the edge each time before extinguishing, which keeps the burn even and protects against tunneling through the center of the votive.
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