Black Separation Candle, 6 1/2"

A black separation candle, about six and a half inches tall, cast as two figures joined at the base. It belongs to the separation strand of folk magic, used to part what is harmfully bound: a toxic relationship, a draining tie, or your own entanglement with something you need to leave.

The two joined figures are the heart of the working. Cutting them apart at the base, and burning them, enacts the separation you intend. Black adds protection and the clean banishing of what you are releasing.

Key Features

• A black separation candle. About 6.5 inches, two figures joined at the base.
• For separation work. Parting toxic ties and harmful bonds.
• Cut the figures apart. The act that enacts the separation.
• In black, for protection. Banishing and shielding as you release.

Product Details

• Black separation candle, approximately 6 1/2 inches
• Two figures joined at the base, made to be cut apart
• Carveable wax for names or intentions
• For separation, release, and protection work

The Spiritual Significance

Separation work is a recognized strand of folk magic, especially hoodoo and conjure, for parting what is harmfully bound. A separation candle casts that idea in wax: two figures joined at the base, made to be cut apart. The working is honest about what it is, ending a toxic relationship, cutting a draining tie, or freeing yourself from an entanglement you need to leave, rather than dressing it up. You carve the names or the situation into the figures, cut them apart at the base, and burn them to enact the separation. Black is the color of protection and banishing, which suits this work: it shields you and cleanly sends away what you are releasing. As with all such work, the ethics are clearest when the separation concerns your own life and the ties that harm you, and the candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own. Many follow separation work with a cleansing and something to invite peace into the space left behind.

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 the figures. Carve the names or the situation you are parting into the two joined figures.
3. Cut and burn. Cut the figures apart at the base, name the separation you intend, and light the candle to enact it.
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 Separation Candle, 7 Inch: a seven-inch version of the same separation candle.
• Black Separation Candle, 8 Inch: an eight-inch version for a larger working.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the space after a separation.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle for the working.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to separation and figure-candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a separation candle used for?

It is used in folk magic to part what is harmfully bound: ending a toxic relationship, cutting a draining tie, or freeing yourself from an entanglement. The two joined figures are cut apart to enact the separation.

How do I use the two figures?

Carve the names or situation into the joined figures, then cut them apart at the base as you name the separation you intend, and burn the candle. The cutting is the heart of the working.

Why black?

Black is the color of protection and banishing. In separation work it shields you and cleanly sends away what you are releasing, which is why these candles are most often cast in black.

Is this ethical?

The work is clearest and cleanest when the separation concerns your own life and the ties that harm you, rather than forcing apart others. Many follow it with a cleansing and a working to invite peace into the space left behind.

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.