{"product_id":"5-1-2-black-cat-candle","title":"Black Cat Figure Candle — Banishing \u0026amp; Hex Breaking 5.5 in","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cat figure candle\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 5.5-inch smooth black wax cat for banishing, hex-breaking, and reversal work in hoodoo and folk cat magic. Black cat energy in the conjure tradition represents luck reversal, jinx-breaking, and the mysterious protective power associated with black felines across cultures. Dress with hex-breaking or reversal oil before lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic \/ Ritual Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure candle, cat shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banishing, hex breaking, protection, uncrossing rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Cat Candle in Hoodoo and Folk Magic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black cat figure candle is one of the most recognized tools in American hoodoo, conjure, and New Orleans rootwork. Black cats have occupied a complex place in Western folk magic since at least the seventeenth century, when they were associated with shapeshifting, night travel, and the power to move unseen between worlds. In hoodoo, the black cat is prized not for bad luck but for its ability to reverse it, making these candles a go-to for uncrossing, hex breaking, and returning negative energy to its source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure candles shaped like animals have long been used in sympathetic magic, where the physical form carries the intention of the working. A cat candle is said to \"go out and fetch\" what the practitioner needs, which is why cat candles appear in spells for both defensive work and fast luck. The black color specifically links to Saturn energy, night wisdom, and the absorption of harmful influences, drawing from both European grimoire tradition and African diaspora practices that merged in the American South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBanishing, Crossing Reversal, and Protection Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners most commonly reach for a black cat candle when dealing with a hostile person, a run of bad luck that feels imposed from outside, or a situation requiring strong spiritual protection. The candle is typically carved with the target's name or a petition, anointed with banishing or uncrossing oil, and burned with clear intent to remove the offending influence. Some workers also use black cat candles in reversal work, pairing them with a mirror plate so that harmful energy reflects back to its sender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Afro-Caribbean traditions with overlap into Louisiana Voodoo, black cats carry the patronage of spirits associated with crossroads and the night. Practitioners may dedicate the working to a specific spirit before lighting the candle. This candle measures 5.5 inches tall, which is a standard figure-candle height that allows a focused, single-session burn for most rituals. Colors and exact dimensions may vary slightly batch to batch, which is normal for hand-poured figure candles of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use a Black Cat Figure Candle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Prepare the Candle\",\"text\":\"Carve your petition into the wax using a nail or toothpick. Write the name of the person or situation you wish to banish. Anoint the candle with banishing or uncrossing oil, stroking downward away from you.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Set Your Intention and Light\",\"text\":\"Set the candle on a fireproof surface. Place a written petition or photo beneath it. Light the wick and hold your intention clearly in mind. Focus on the unwanted influence dissolving and moving far from your life.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Dispose of the Remnants\",\"text\":\"Allow the candle to burn in a single session when possible. When finished, dispose of the cooled wax away from your home, ideally at a crossroads or in running water, to carry the banished energy away from you.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eA focused three-step ritual for banishing, uncrossing, or protection work with a black cat figure candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003ePrepare the Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eCarve your petition into the wax using a nail or toothpick. Write the name of the person or situation you wish to banish. Anoint the candle with banishing or uncrossing oil, stroking downward away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eSet Your Intention and Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eSet the candle on a fireproof surface. Place a written petition or photo beneath it. Light the wick and hold your intention clearly in mind. Focus on the unwanted influence dissolving and moving far from your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eDispose of the Remnants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eAllow the candle to burn in a single session when possible. When finished, dispose of the cooled wax away from your home, ideally at a crossroads or in running water, to carry the banished energy away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure candles earn shelf space here because they give practitioners a focused physical anchor for spell work that loose candles cannot replicate. The cat form is not decorative: it carries centuries of folk magic intent behind it, and the black version specifically is irreplaceable for banishing and uncrossing work. I stock several colors of cat candle because the tradition demands differentiation by intent, not just preference. If you work with ritual candles regularly, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/candles-accessories\/figure-candles\/\"\u003emy figure candle collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the full range of forms, and see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/voodoo-hoodoo-santeria\/\"\u003emy hoodoo and rootwork supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for companion tools like oils and powders that deepen the working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"What is a black cat candle used for in hoodoo?\",\"answer\":\"Black cat candles draw on a long history in hoodoo and rootwork, where the black cat symbolizes night wisdom, fast luck, and the power to reverse crossed conditions. The figure form focuses that energy on a specific working.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"Do I need to anoint a black cat figure candle with oil?\",\"answer\":\"Anointing oil is optional but adds intention. Practitioners traditionally stroke banishing oil downward on the candle, away from the body, to push negativity out. For drawing work, stroke toward yourself.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"How do I dispose of a black cat candle after a banishing ritual?\",\"answer\":\"Dispose of the cooled wax away from your home. Hoodoo tradition suggests crossroads or running water for banishing remnants. If the work was protective, burying wax near your front door is also a common practice.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Why is this candle 5.5 inches instead of a taller size?\",\"answer\":\"The 5.5-inch height gives a reasonable burn time for a focused working without requiring multiple sessions. Figure candles are intentionally used whole in a single ritual, which concentrates the symbolic power of the form.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat is a black cat candle used for in hoodoo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eBlack cat candles draw on a long history in hoodoo and rootwork, where the black cat symbolizes night wisdom, fast luck, and the power to reverse crossed conditions. The figure form focuses that energy on a specific working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eDo I need to anoint a black cat figure candle with oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eAnointing oil is optional but adds intention. Practitioners traditionally stroke banishing oil downward on the candle, away from the body, to push negativity out. For drawing work, stroke toward yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow do I dispose of a black cat candle after a banishing ritual?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eDispose of the cooled wax away from your home. Hoodoo tradition suggests crossroads or running water for banishing remnants. If the work was protective, burying wax near your front door is also a common practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhy is this candle 5.5 inches instead of a taller size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 5.5-inch height gives a reasonable burn time for a focused working without requiring multiple sessions. Figure candles are intentionally used whole in a single ritual, which concentrates the symbolic power of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48549064540410,"sku":"CBCATB","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/CBCATB_Z_1.jpg?v=1780361061","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/5-1-2-black-cat-candle","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}