Black Man Candle, 6 3/4 Inches

A black candle in the form of a man, about six and three-quarter inches tall, a type of image candle used in folk magic to represent a man in a working. The figure has a smooth chest meant for carving a name or intention, tying the candle to a particular person or purpose.

In black, it is turned to protection: shielding a man, warding his path, and banishing what troubles him. It is the masculine counterpart to the black woman candle.

Key Features

• A black man image candle. About 6.75 inches, in male form.
• Carve the chest. A smooth chest for inscribing a name or intention.
• In black, for protection. Shielding, banishing, and wisdom.
• A figure candle. Handmade, with slight variation.

Product Details

• Black man figure candle, approximately 6 3/4 inches
• Figural image candle with a carveable chest
• Handmade; slight variation in shape and size is normal
• For protection, banishing, 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. This black man candle represents a man, with a smooth chest meant for carving the name or intention of the person it stands for, a common way to tie an image candle to its target. In black, the candle is turned to protection, warding, and banishing: shielding a man from harm, clearing his path, or sending away what troubles him, with the wisdom to navigate it. 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.

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. Carve and connect it. Carve the name or intention into the chest, naming the man the candle represents.
3. Set your intention and light it. Name the protection you are working, light the wick, and hold him 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 Woman Candle: the matching black woman candle, to represent a woman in a working.
• Black Male Figure Candle, 8 Inch: a larger eight-inch black male figure candle for the same kind of 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 man for representing a male subject.

What is the carveable chest for?

The smooth chest is meant for carving the name or intention of the person the candle represents, a traditional way to tie an image candle to its subject. Carve it before you light the candle.

What is it used for?

In black, it is turned to protection, warding, and banishing: shielding a man, clearing his path, or sending away what troubles him. The male form and carved name connect the work to a specific person.

Is there a female version?

Yes, a matching black woman candle is available to represent a woman 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.