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. Marriage candles show a bride and groom, and are burned in conjure to bless and strengthen a union, or to bind two people together. In candle magic a black candle is burned for protection, banishing, binding and work with the dead.

Uses in the Work

The bride and groom figure, used for marriage, commitment, reconciliation or, in its darker uses, to bind two people together. Black belongs to Saturn and the night: banishing, binding, protection, adversarial and shadow work, and the darkness from which light emerges. Burn it on a Saturday, in the hour of Saturn. Carve both names, then tie the couple with red thread wound seven times while stating the binding. Dress the candle with Hoodoo Binding or love oil.

Pairs Well With

Hoodoo Binding Oil – 1 oz; Red Rose Buds & Petals – 1 oz; Coffin Nails – Consecrated

Lore

Binding with cord or thread is among the oldest magical acts, and it is found on curse tablets from the ancient Mediterranean onward.

What You Receive

The candle is formed with a bride and groom standing side by side. Candle may require leveling to stand perfectly straight. Sizes, shapes, and coloring may vary slightly.