Description
The Devil Figure Candle – Black is a powerful ritual curio shaped in the image of the Devil, long associated in folk traditions with untamed forces, punishment, and the reversal of injustice. Unlike the red and green devil candles, which are linked with lust and money matters, the black devil candle is most often used in works of banishing, separation, cursing, and protection through fear or intimidation.
Symbolism of the Devil in Black
In European folklore, the Devil often appears as a trickster spirit of the wild woods, a figure who may punish wrongdoers or enter into dangerous bargains. When translated into ritual practice, the Devil figure becomes a symbolic ally for channelling destructive energy or casting away unwanted influences.
The black colouring intensifies these associations. Black candles are widely recognised for their role in banishment, uncrossing, reversal, and shadow work. A black Devil figure candle draws together the force of expulsion with the image of a punisher, making it particularly suited for ridding oneself of enemies, harmful associations, or lingering curses.
Common Uses of the Devil Figure Candle – Black
Traditional practices describe several uses for the Black Devil Figure Candle:
- Driving Away Enemies: Burn the candle on top of a petition paper naming the person you wish to remove from your life. As the wax melts, it symbolically severs their influence.
- Banishing Harmful Associates: Particularly used in situations of toxic relationships, workplace troublemakers, or rivalries.
- Cursing or Crossing: When dressed with oils such as Crossing, D.U.M.E., or Revenge Oil, the candle may be burned as part of deliberate cursing work.
- Reversal Work: Some traditions place the candle facing a mirror to reflect harmful energy back to its sender.
How to Prepare and Work with the Candle
- Petition Paper: Write the name of the target nine times on a piece of paper. Cross it with a command such as “Leave me now” or “Your power is broken.”
- Dressing the Candle: Anoint the figure with condition oils or powders suited to the intention (Crossing, Hot Foot, D.U.M.E., or Protection). Rub the oil downward to signify banishing.
- Herbal Support: Surround the candle with herbs such as red pepper, sulphur, wormwood, or rue, depending on the type of work.
- Burning: Burn the candle in sections over several days, speaking prayers or curses aloud as desired.
- Disposal: Remains are traditionally taken to a crossroads, cemetery, or flowing water, depending on the type of work performed.
Example Working – Banishing a Toxic Rival
- Carve the target’s name into the Black Devil Candle.
- Dress with Hot Foot Oil, or Enemies Be Gone Oil, drawing downward.
- Place the candle on a petition paper under which a mix of red pepper and sulphur has been sprinkled.
- Burn one section daily for seven days, commanding the person to depart.
- Dispose of the remains at a crossroads without looking back.
A Note on Responsibility
While the Black Devil Figure Candle carries powerful symbolic associations, Wax Spiritual provides it as a curio only. Traditions differ, and outcomes are never guaranteed. Practitioners are encouraged to use this candle with care, mindfulness, and an awareness of the ethical weight such workings may carry.
Size: Approx. 8″ tall (varies slightly).
Use: External ritual use only.
