Black Female Figure Candle, 8"

An eight-inch black candle in the form of a female figure, a type of image candle used in folk magic to represent a woman in a working. In black, it is turned to protection: shielding a woman, yourself or another, or banishing what troubles her.

Figure candles give a working a focus in human form, a way to direct intention toward a particular person or toward the feminine more broadly. This one stands a full eight inches for a substantial working.

Key Features

• An eight-inch black female figure candle. An image candle in human form.
• Represents a woman in the working. Yourself, another, or the feminine.
• In black, for protection. Shielding and banishing what troubles her.
• A full figure candle. Eight inches, handmade with slight variation.

Product Details

• Black female figure candle, approximately 8 inches
• Figural image candle
• Handmade; slight variation in shape and size is normal
• For protection and personal work

The Spiritual Significance

Figure candles, sometimes called image or doll candles, are a long-standing tool of folk magic, especially hoodoo and conjure. Shaped like a person, they give a working a focus in human form: the candle stands in for an individual, so the work can be directed toward them. A female figure candle represents a woman, whether yourself, another person, or the feminine principle in a working. In black, the candle is turned to protection and banishing: shielding a woman from harm, warding her path, or sending away what troubles her. As with all figure work, intention and ethics matter, and the tradition leans toward defensive and protective aims. The candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own. Many practitioners pair a figure candle with a name paper or personal token to connect it to the person it represents.

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. Name and connect it. Decide who the figure represents, and connect it with a name paper or personal token if that is part of your practice.
3. Set your intention and light it. Name the protection you are working, light the wick, and hold the person in mind as it burns.
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.

Pairs Well With

• Black Male Figure Candle, 8 Inch: the matching black male figure candle, to represent a man in a working.
• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: a plain black candle for general protection alongside the figure work.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear your space before the working.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a protective altar focus to anchor the work.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to figure-candle and protective work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a figure candle?

A figure candle, also called an image or doll candle, is shaped like a person and used in folk magic to represent an individual in a working, so intention can be directed toward them. This one is a female figure for representing a woman.

What is the black female figure candle used for?

In black, it is turned to protection and banishing: shielding a woman, yourself or another, warding her path, or sending away what troubles her. The female form represents the person the work is for.

How do I connect it to a specific person?

Many practitioners use a name paper, photo, or small personal token to link the candle to the person it represents, setting it beneath or beside the candle. This is optional and depends on your practice.

Is there a male version?

Yes, a matching black male figure candle is available to represent a man in a working. Some workings use both figures together.

How do I burn it safely?

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