White Cat Candle, 5 1/2"

A white cat figure candle, about five and a half inches, for protective and good-fortune work. The cat is an old emblem of independence, watchfulness, and luck, and in white it carries purity and blessing alongside the cat's guardian character. Cat candles are lit for protection, luck, and the quiet, self-possessed strength the animal represents.

Shaped as a seated cat, it is a figure candle, made to be worked as an image of the qualities you are calling in. The white wax suits protective and blessing work in particular.

Key Features

• A white cat figure candle. For protection, luck, and blessing.
• The cat as guardian. Independence, watchfulness, and good fortune.
• White wax. Purity, peace, and the all-purpose blessing color.
• A figure candle, about 5 1/2 inches. Worked as an image of your intention.

Product Details

• White cat figure candle, approximately 5 1/2 inches
• A figure candle in the shape of a seated cat
• Color: white
• For protection, luck, and good-fortune work

The Spiritual Significance

The cat has been a creature of folklore and magic across many cultures, an emblem of independence, watchfulness, mystery, and luck. In ancient Egypt cats were honored and associated with the goddess Bast, a protector of home and household, and the cat has carried protective and lucky associations in folk practice ever since. As a white candle, this one pairs the cat's guardian character with white's all-purpose blessing: purity, peace, and a clean slate. A figure candle works as an image of the qualities you are calling in; the candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own. Light it for protection of home and self, for a turn of good luck, or to draw on the cat's quiet, self-possessed strength.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it on a heat-safe tray or dish, since a figure candle pools and runs as it burns.
2. Set your intention. Name the protection or luck you are calling in, and carve a word or symbol into the wax if your working calls for it.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, hold your intention, and let the candle burn while you picture the protection or fortune you are drawing in.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and use a heat-safe tray, since the figure runs as it melts.

Pairs Well With

• Red Cat Candle, 5 1/2 Inches: a red cat figure candle for love and passionate protection.
• White 6 Inch Household Candle: a white household candle for all-purpose blessing work.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle for your intention.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear a space before the working.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cat candle for?

The cat is an emblem of independence, watchfulness, and luck, honored in ancient Egypt and tied to protection in folk practice. A cat candle is lit for protection, good fortune, and the animal's self-possessed strength.

Why white?

White is the all-purpose blessing color, carrying purity, peace, and a clean slate. A white cat candle pairs the cat's guardian character with that gentle, protective quality.

Who is Bast?

Bast is the ancient Egyptian goddess associated with cats, a protector of home and household. The cat's protective and lucky reputation in folk magic draws in part on that long association.

How do I work with a figure candle?

Treat it as an image of what you are calling in: name your intention, optionally carve into the wax, and burn it on a heat-safe tray, since the figure pools and runs as it melts.

How do I burn it safely?

Stand it on a heat-safe tray away from anything flammable, since it runs as it melts, and never leave a burning candle unattended.