People have been burning candles as a spiritual practice for as long as candles have been made. In ancient times -- and still today -- some people believe that a lit candle creates a connection between the spiritual and physical worlds. The flame represents the creative spark, or source. A lit candle also represents the illuminated self. Some religious people choose to honor the passing of a love one by burning a black candle.
Those who practice magic, read astrology or have spiritual beliefs about candles burn a black candle when they want to clear the air or the home of negativity and evil. People believe burning the black candle neutralizes negativity sent from afar -- by those who wish you harm -- and gets rid of it. Many people also use candles as a focal point for meditation. Burning a black candle helps you focus your thoughts to prepare for deep meditation. A lit black candle can help someone experiencing hard times in employment or relationships.
Black candles are best for candle magic and for manifestations that focus on:
- absorbing negative energy
- inner strength
- breaking bad habits
- protection
- ending a phase you’re ready to move on from
- removing negative emotions
- clearing obstacles
- honoring the crone aspect of the triple goddess
- breaking hexes or curses
- banishing evil spirits from a space.
Black candles can be used for banishing, crone magick, mourning, loss, meditation, abstinence, feminine divine, masculine divine, power, stopping bad rumors, stopping others from interfering with you, and guarding secrets.
