Black and Red Pillar Candle, 9"

A nine-inch pillar candle in two colors, black over red, made for reversal work. Reversal candles are a folk-magic tradition for turning back unwanted energy: sending harm, ill-wishing, or interference back the way it came.

The black stands for protection and for absorbing and banishing negativity; the red beneath it for the active force that drives the work and sends it back. Together they make a classic reversing candle for protection and the undoing of harm.

Key Features

• A nine-inch two-color pillar. Black over red, for reversal work.
• Made for reversing and protection. Turns back unwanted energy and ill-wishing.
• Black for protection, red for active force. The two colors of a classic reversal candle.
• A full pillar. Sized for a substantial working.

Product Details

• Two-color pillar candle, approximately 9 inches tall
• Black over red
• For reversal, protection, and banishing work

The Spiritual Significance

Reversal candles are a long-standing folk-magic tradition, especially in hoodoo and conjure, for turning unwanted energy back on its source. The idea is not to send fresh harm but to return what was sent: to reverse ill-wishing, interference, or a run of bad luck back the way it came, and to shield yourself in the process. This candle pairs the two classic reversing colors. Black is the color of protection, banishing, and the absorbing of negativity; red is the color of active force, vitality, and the power that drives a working. Stacked black over red, the candle reads as protection backed by the active force to send the harm back. As with all such work, the candle focuses your own intention; reversal work is traditionally paired with careful, defensive intent rather than aggression for its own sake.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the candle and stand it in a holder on a heat-safe surface.
2. Set your intention. Name clearly what you are turning back, and picture the unwanted energy returning to its source while you remain shielded.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and let the candle burn through your working, keeping your intention defensive and clear.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and snuff it to continue later or let it finish in a safe place.

Pairs Well With

• Black and White Pillar Candle, 9 Inch: a black and white reversing pillar for the same kind of work.
• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: a plain black candle for straightforward protection workings.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear a space before reversal work.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a protective altar focus to anchor the working.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to protection and reversal candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reversal candle?

It is a candle used in folk magic to turn unwanted energy back on its source: reversing ill-wishing, interference, or bad luck back the way it came, while shielding the person doing the work. It is a defensive working rather than fresh aggression.

Why is it black and red?

Black is the color of protection and of absorbing and banishing negativity; red is the color of active force and vitality. Together, black over red, they make a classic reversing candle: protection backed by the power to send harm back.

How is this different from the black and white version?

Both are reversing pillars. This one pairs black with red, leaning on red's active force; the black and white version pairs black with white, leaning on white's purity and clearing. Many choose by the feel of the working.

How do I use it?

Cleanse it, stand it in a holder, name what you are turning back, and light it while picturing the unwanted energy returning to its source and yourself shielded. Keep the intention defensive and clear.

How do I burn it safely?

Stand it in a heat-safe holder away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. A nine-inch pillar burns a good while; snuff it to continue later or let it finish in a safe place.