Black 4-Inch Household Candles, Set of 72

A box of seventy-two black household candles, each about four inches tall on a three-quarter-inch base, sized to fit standard household and chime holders. Black is the color of protection, banishing, and release, which makes a deep stock of these candles a working staple.

Household candles are the plain, sturdy candles of everyday use, equally at home in a power outage and on the altar. In black, they are the ones to reach for when the work is shielding, clearing, or letting go.

Key Features

• Seventy-two black household candles. A deep working stock in one box.
• The color of protection and banishing. Black for shielding, clearing, and release.
• About four inches tall, three-quarter-inch base. Fits standard household and chime holders.
• A practical staple. Equally useful for ritual and for everyday light.

Product Details

• Set of 72 black household candles
• Each approximately 4 inches tall with a 3/4 inch base
• Color: black
• For protection, banishing, and release work, and everyday use

The Spiritual Significance

Black is the candle color of protection, banishing, and release. Where many associate black with something ominous, in candle work it is the steady, grounding color you reach for to shield a person or space, to send unwanted energy away, and to let go of what no longer serves. It absorbs rather than radiates, which is why it is the classic choice for cutting cords, breaking off harmful patterns, and warding. Candle magic itself is old and nearly universal, the simple act of carrying an intention on a flame, found in folk and religious practice the world over. These are plain household candles, the unglamorous workhorses of the craft, and a box of seventy-two gives you a deep stock for repeated protection and banishing work without restocking. Lit with intention, a black candle is among the most useful on the altar.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over a candle and stand it in a household or chime holder on a heat-safe surface.
2. Set your intention. Name what you are shielding, clearing, or releasing as you hold the candle.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, picture the protection forming or the unwanted energy leaving, and let the flame do the work.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and let it burn down in a safe spot or snuff it to continue later.

Pairs Well With

• Black 6 Inch Household Candle: the same black household work in a taller candle sold singly.
• Black 6 Inch Household Candle, Set of 36: a taller six-inch black household candle in a set of thirty-six.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear a space before protection 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 banishing candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are black candles used for?

Black is the color of protection, banishing, and release. These candles suit shielding a person or space, sending unwanted energy away, cutting cords, and letting go of what no longer serves.

Is black a negative or harmful color?

No. In candle work black is grounding and protective, not ominous. It absorbs and sends away unwanted energy, which is why it is the standard choice for warding and banishing rather than for causing harm.

Why so many candles?

Protection and banishing are workings many people repeat often, and household candles are made to be used freely. A box of seventy-two gives a deep working stock so you always have a black candle on hand.

What holders fit them?

At about four inches tall on a three-quarter-inch base, they fit standard household candle holders and many chime holders. Always use a heat-safe holder on a clear surface.

How do I burn them safely?

Stand each candle in a heat-safe holder away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Let it burn down in a safe spot or snuff it rather than blowing it out to relight later.