Pentagram Candle Snuffer, 7"

A long-handled candle snuffer finished in black enamel and marked with a gold pentagram, with a deep, free-moving bell at the end of the arm. At about seven inches it gives you the reach to close a tall candle and the witchy detail to suit a working altar.

The free-swinging bell settles squarely over a flame however you hold the handle, smothering it cleanly.

Key Features

Gold pentagram on black enamel. A witchy finish for the altar.

Deep, free-moving bell. Swings level to cover the flame from any angle.

About 7 inches. Long enough to reach a tall candle.

Product Details

• Finish: black enamel with a gold enamel pentagram
• Bell: deep and free-moving
• Length: approximately 7 inches
• Use: extinguishing candles cleanly at the close of a working

Why Snuff a Candle

In candle work, how you end a rite matters as much as how you begin it. A common teaching holds that snuffing a candle preserves the intention you charged it with, while blowing on the flame can scatter that energy. Not every tradition agrees, but many practitioners choose a snuffer for this reason, and the pentagram, the five-pointed star of the elements and of protection, makes this one a fitting close for a witch's working.

How To Use

1. Cleanse the snuffer in incense smoke or moonlight before first use, if that is part of your practice.
2. As your working draws to a close, take a breath and acknowledge the intention you set.
3. Lower the bell fully over the flame so it is starved of air; the free-moving bell will settle level on its own.
4. Hold it there a second or two until the flame is out, then lift it away.
5. Let it cool and wipe it clean so it is ready for next time.

Pairs Well With

• Long Belled Brass Candle Snuffer: a brass snuffer with an extended bell.
• Antiqued Branch Candle Snuffer: a branch-shaped snuffer with an earthy look.
• Candle Snugger: a companion tool that keeps candles seated upright.
• Cleansing Reiki Charged Pillar Candle: a pillar to close cleanly at the end of a working.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: cleanse the snuffer and your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a snuffer instead of blowing out a candle?

Many traditions hold that snuffing preserves the intention you charged into a candle, while blowing can scatter that energy. A snuffer also avoids stray smoke and splattered wax.

What does the pentagram mean?

The five-pointed star is an ancient sign of protection and of the five elements, earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, held in balance, which makes it a fitting symbol for closing a witch's working.

What is the free-moving bell for?

Because the bell swings freely at the end of the handle, it settles level over a flame no matter the angle of your hand, covering it cleanly every time.

How long is it?

About seven inches, long enough to reach a tall taper or pillar without bringing your hand close to the flame.

Can I cleanse it like my other tools?

Yes. Pass it through cleansing smoke such as sage or palo santo, or set it under the moon for a few hours to reset it.