Black Pentagram Ash Catcher

Painted a deep matte black and carved with a band of interwoven knotwork around a five-pointed star, this ash catcher is a working incense burner with an unmistakably witchy face. It seats a single stick of incense at one end and runs a long channel down its length to catch the ash as it falls.

At roughly ten inches it is a practical size for an altar or a windowsill, an everyday tool that looks the part while keeping your space tidy.

About This Ash Catcher

The ash catcher, sometimes called an incense boat, is the simplest and most popular way to burn stick incense. You set the bare end of the stick in the hole, light the tip, and the long tray beneath catches the ash so nothing scatters across your altar cloth or furniture.

This one carries the pentagram, the classic emblem of Western witchcraft and protective magic, woven into Celtic-style knotwork that runs the length of the burner.

Product Details

• Material: painted wood
• Finish: matte black with carved knotwork and a woven pentagram
• Length: approximately 10 inches
• Use: holds one stick of incense; not designed for cone incense
• Catches ash along a channeled tray for easy cleanup

The Meaning of the Pentagram

The five-pointed star is one of the oldest protective symbols in the world. In modern witchcraft its five points are read as the elements, earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, drawn together in balance, and the star is worn and displayed as a sign of protection and of the craft itself. Woven into endless knotwork, it speaks of continuity and the turning of the elements without beginning or end.

How To Use Your Ash Catcher

1. Set the ash catcher on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from curtains, paper, and anything that can catch fire.
2. If you like to work with cleansed tools, pass it through incense smoke or set it under the moon before its first use.
3. Place the bare end of a stick of incense into the hole and light the opposite tip, letting the flame settle to a glow.
4. Let the ash fall into the tray as the stick burns, and never leave burning incense unattended.
5. Allow the ash and the holder to cool completely before you clear the tray and put it away.

Pairs Well With

• Sandalwood Incense Sticks by Sonavi: a classic stick incense to burn in it.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: cleanse the burner and the space around it.
• Patchouli Incense Sticks by Sonavi: an earthy, grounding smoke for protective work.
• Black Wooden Ash Catcher: a plainer wooden burner for a second altar.
• Curved Wooden Ash Catcher: another stick burner in a simple curved form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ash catcher?

An ash catcher is a long, narrow incense burner that holds one stick of incense at one end and catches the falling ash in a tray along its length, keeping your altar or table clean while the stick burns down.

What kind of incense does it hold?

It is made for standard stick incense, which seats in the hole at the end. It is not designed for cone incense, which needs a flat, heatproof dish instead.

How big is it?

It measures roughly ten inches long, a practical size for most altars, shelves, and windowsills, with enough tray length to catch the ash from a full stick.

What does the pentagram mean?

The five-pointed star is an ancient symbol of protection and of the elements in balance, and one of the best-known emblems of modern witchcraft. Here it is woven into knotwork along the burner.

How do I keep it clean?

Let the ash cool completely, then tip it into the bin and wipe the channel with a dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid soaking painted wood, which can wear the finish over time.