Red Male Gender Candle, 6 1/2"

A red candle in the form of a man, about six and a half inches tall, a gender or figure candle used in folk magic to represent a man in a working. The figure gives a working a focus in human form, standing in for the person it is directed toward or on behalf of. In red, the color of fire, it is turned to passion, attraction, and vital energy.

A gender candle is a smaller figure candle for representing a man or a woman in a spell. This red man candle is the one for passionate love and vital energy in a working that centers a man.

Key Features

• A red male gender candle. About 6.5 inches, in male form.
• For representing a man. A figure candle to focus a working.
• In red, for passion and attraction. Desire and vital energy.
• A figure candle. Handmade, with slight variation.

Product Details

• Red male gender candle, approximately 6 1/2 inches
• Figural candle in male form
• Handmade; slight variation in shape and size is normal
• For love, attraction, and personal work

The Spiritual Significance

Figure candles, sometimes called image, doll, or gender candles, are a long-standing tool of folk magic, especially hoodoo and conjure. Shaped like a person, they give a working a focus in human form: the candle stands in for an individual so the work can be directed toward them or worked on their behalf. This red male gender candle represents a man. In red, the color of fire, it is turned to passion, attraction, and vital energy: warming romantic desire or putting bold energy behind a working that centers a man. Red also carries old folk associations with fertility and life-force; treat that symbolically, as imagery for vitality rather than a medical matter. The candle focuses your own intention rather than acting on its own, and when the work is directed at another person it is kindest to keep it to blessing and empowerment rather than anything that would override their will.

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. Connect it. Name the man the candle represents, carve a name or initial if you like, and dress it with a little oil.
3. Set your intention and light it. Name the love, attraction, or empowerment you are working, light the wick, and hold him in mind as it burns.
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

• Red Female Gender Candle: the matching red female gender candle to represent a woman.
• Red Male Figure Candle, 8 Inches: a taller red man figure candle for the same kind of work.
• Lovers Red Candle: a red lovers candle for passionate union work.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil to dress the candle for your intention.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to figure-candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gender candle?

A gender candle is a figure candle in male or female form, used in folk magic to represent a person in a working. This one is a man, for centering a working on a male subject.

What is red used for here?

Red is the color of fire, passion, and attraction. On a man figure it suits passionate love, desire, and putting vital energy behind a working.

Is there a female version?

Yes, a matching red female gender candle is available to represent a woman. Some workings use both together.

Can I carve it?

Yes. Many carve a name or initial into the figure to tie it to the person it represents, a traditional way to focus the working.

How do I burn it safely?

Stand it on a heat-safe tray away from anything flammable, since a figure candle pools and runs, and never leave a burning candle unattended.