Black Baphomet Candle, 6 Inches

A six-inch black figure candle in the form of Baphomet, the horned, winged figure that has become one of the most recognizable symbols in Western occultism. The image is most often read as a symbol of balance: the union of opposites, above and below, light and dark.

This is a figure candle for occult and esoteric practice, lit by those who work with Baphomet as a symbol of equilibrium, free will, and the reconciliation of opposing forces. Black suits the grounding, protective, boundary-setting tone of the work.

Key Features

• A six-inch black Baphomet figure candle. Cast in the form of the famous occult symbol.
• A symbol of balance. The union of opposites and the reconciliation of opposing forces.
• For occult and esoteric practice. Lit in work with Baphomet as an emblem of equilibrium.
• A figure candle. Handmade, with slight variation and imperfections.

Product Details

• Black Baphomet figure candle, approximately 6 inches
• Figural candle
• Handmade; slight imperfections and variation are normal
• For occult, esoteric, and balance-themed work

The Spiritual Significance

Baphomet, as the figure is known today, comes largely from the nineteenth-century French occultist Eliphas Levi, whose famous drawing of the Sabbatic Goat gave the symbol its enduring form: a winged, horned figure, part human and part goat, with one hand raised and one lowered. Levi intended it as a symbol of balance and the union of opposites, above and below, mercy and severity, the spiritual and the material, gathered into one image. Later occultists, and in the twentieth century modern Satanic and esoteric movements, took up Baphomet as an emblem of equilibrium, free thought, and the reconciliation of opposing forces, rather than as a literal deity. This black figure candle is made for that symbolic work. Black is the color of protection, grounding, and boundary-setting, a fitting tone for work centered on balance and self-possession. As with all such candles, it focuses your own intention and reflection 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, since a figure candle pools as it burns.
2. Set your intention. Reflect on the balance you are seeking, the opposites you wish to reconcile, or the self-possession you want to affirm.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and sit with the flame, holding your reflection or working.
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 and run as it burns.

Pairs Well With

• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: a plain black candle for grounding and protection alongside the work.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear your space before esoteric work.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a pentacle focus for the altar.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle before lighting.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to figure-candle and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who or what is Baphomet?

Baphomet is an occult symbol given its familiar form by the nineteenth-century writer Eliphas Levi, who drew it as a winged, horned figure uniting opposites. It is most often understood as a symbol of balance rather than a literal deity.

What does the symbol mean?

Levi intended Baphomet as an image of the union of opposites: above and below, light and dark, spirit and matter, gathered into equilibrium. Later esoteric and Satanic movements adopted it as an emblem of balance, free thought, and reconciliation of opposing forces.

What is the candle used for?

It is a figure candle for occult and esoteric practice, lit in work centered on balance, self-possession, and the reconciliation of opposites. The black wax lends a grounding, protective, boundary-setting tone.

Why does it have imperfections?

It is a handmade figural candle, so each one varies a little in surface and shape, and small imperfections are normal. Stand it on a tray, since figure candles pool and run more than plain pillars.

How do I burn it safely?

Place it on a heat-safe tray away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. A figure candle pools as it burns, so a tray contains the wax.