Black Witch Candle, 8 Inches

An eight-inch black candle in the form of a witch holding a pumpkin, handmade in India. Part seasonal decoration, part ritual candle, it carries the festive, protective spirit of the witch's season around Samhain and Halloween.

Black is the color of protection and banishing, and the witch figure is a playful, knowing emblem of the craft itself. Lit on the altar or the mantel, it brings a protective, autumnal note to a space.

Key Features

• An eight-inch black witch figure candle. A witch holding a pumpkin.
• For protection and the witch's season. The colors and spirit of Samhain.
• A full-length wick. An embedded wick running the height of the candle.
• Handmade in India. A figure candle with natural variation.

Product Details

• Black witch figure candle, approximately 8 inches
• A witch figure holding a pumpkin
• Wick embedded the full length of the candle
• Handmade in India
• For protection and seasonal altar work

The Spiritual Significance

The witch with her pumpkin is a warm, knowing emblem of the craft and of its season, the weeks around Samhain and Halloween when the old year turns toward winter and the veil is said to thin. This figure candle wears that spirit lightly: it is part seasonal decoration and part ritual candle. In black, the color of protection and banishing, it suits warding work and the protective, reflective mood of the witch's season, lit on an altar or a mantel as both a working candle and a celebration of the craft. The full-length wick lets the whole figure burn down evenly. As with all such candles, it focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own; many simply enjoy it as a seasonal light, while others light it for protection through the darker half of the year.

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. Set your intention. Name the protection you are working, or simply light it as a celebration of the season and the craft.
3. Light it and enjoy. Light the wick and let the figure burn, on an altar or a mantel through the witch's season.
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 6 Inch Household Candle: a plain black candle for focused protection work.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a pentacle altar focus for the witch's season.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke for the protective, reflective mood of Samhain.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle if you light it for a working.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle and protective work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the black witch candle?

It is an eight-inch figure candle shaped as a witch holding a pumpkin, handmade in India. It is part seasonal decoration and part ritual candle, carrying the protective, festive spirit of the witch's season around Samhain.

What is it used for?

In black, the color of protection and banishing, it suits warding and the reflective mood of the autumn season. Many light it simply as a celebration of the craft, while others use it for protection through the darker half of the year.

What is the full-length wick?

The wick runs the entire height of the candle, so the witch figure burns down evenly from top to bottom rather than just at the crown. It is a feature of how the figure is made.

Do I have to use it in a ritual?

No. You can enjoy it purely as a seasonal decoration, or light it with a protective intention. The candle suits either a working or a simple celebration of the witch's season.

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.