Black Cat Candle, 5 1/2 Inches

A black candle shaped like a seated cat, about five and a half inches tall, made as a spell candle for protection and good luck. The black cat is one of the oldest luck-and-protection symbols in folk tradition, and the form draws too on Bast, the cat goddess of ancient Egypt.

Black is the color of protection, banishing, and absorbing unwanted energy, which makes a black cat candle a fitting light for warding work and for turning luck your way. Lit as a spell candle, it gives that work a shape to gather around.

Key Features

• A black cat-shaped candle. Modeled as a seated cat, about 5.5 inches tall.
• For protection and good luck. Black for warding, the cat for fortune and resilience.
• Linked to Bast and feline luck. The Egyptian cat goddess and the black cat of folklore.
• A figural spell candle. Handmade, with slight variation; may need leveling.

Product Details

• Black cat-shaped candle, approximately 5 1/2 inches tall
• Figural spell candle
• Handmade; may need slight leveling to stand straight, with natural variation
• For protection, banishing, and good-luck work

The Spiritual Significance

The black cat sits at a crossroads of folklore. In much of the world it is a creature of good luck and protection, a guardian of the home and a bringer of fortune, even as some later superstition cast it the other way. Black, in candle work, is the color of protection, banishing, and the absorbing of unwanted energy, which suits the black cat to warding work and to drawing luck while turning away ill. The form also recalls Bast, or Bastet, the cat goddess of ancient Egypt, keeper of the home and protector against harm. Cats themselves carry an old reputation for resilience and good fortune, summed up in the idea that they always land on their feet and have nine lives. Lit as a spell candle, this black cat brings those threads together for protection and luck. As with all such work, the candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it on a heat-safe tray, leveling the base gently if it needs it to stand straight.
2. Set your intention. Name the protection or the turn of luck you are calling in, with Bast in mind if she is part of your practice.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and let the candle burn while you hold your intention.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and use a tray, since a figure candle can pool as it burns.

Pairs Well With

• Bast White Cat Candle: the white cat candle for Bast, for purity and bright luck alongside the black for protection.
• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: a plain black candle for straightforward protection work.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear your space before a working.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a protective altar focus to anchor the spell.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle and figure-candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a black cat candle used for?

It is a spell candle for protection and good luck. Black is the color of warding and banishing, and the cat is an old symbol of fortune and resilience, so the candle suits protective work and turning luck your way.

Isn't a black cat bad luck?

In much of the world the black cat is a creature of good luck and a guardian of the home; the unlucky reputation is a later and regional superstition. In this candle the black cat is a protective, fortunate symbol.

Is this connected to Bast?

Yes. The cat form recalls Bast, or Bastet, the cat goddess of ancient Egypt, keeper of the home and protector against harm. You can work with her directly or simply use the candle for protection and luck.

Does it need leveling?

It may. As a handmade figural candle, the base can need a gentle leveling to stand straight, and each varies a little in size and shape. Stand it on a tray, since figure candles pool as they burn.

How do I burn it safely?

Place it on a heat-safe tray away from anything flammable, level the base so it sits straight, and never leave a burning candle unattended.