Description

Origin & Traditional Use

A figure candle is a candle moulded in the shape of a person, animal or symbol, so that the candle itself stands for what the working is about. Figure candles grew from the ancient practice of the wax image, in which what is done to the image is done to the one it represents. Black cat candles are burned for luck, especially in gambling, and to reverse curses, while other colours of cat candle draw love, money or healing to a pet or familiar.

Uses in the Work

The cat figure, ancient companion of witches, burned for luck, protection, glamour and work with familiar spirits. Red belongs to Mars: passion, lust, courage, vitality and martial will. Burn it on a Tuesday in the hour of Mars. Dress it with Black Cat oil for luck and reversal, or with attraction oil for glamour. Burn it near the door to watch over the home, or on a familiar altar.

Pairs Well With

Black Cat Oil – 1 oz; Black Cat Bone; Catnip – 1 oz

Lore

Cats were sacred to Bast in Egypt and later condemned as witches’ familiars in the European trials. They have been magical animals on both sides of history.

What You Receive

This 5 1/2″ red cat candle, resembling the ancient symbols of the Egyptian Goddess Bast. Cat candles attract goodluck as with cat’s having 9 lives and always landing on their feet. Candle may require leveling to stand perfectly straight. Sizes, colors, shapes may vary slightly.