black candle
Unlit midnight wax
A black candle is simply a candle made with black wax or dye.
In occult and folk magic traditions, black candles are burned for protection, banishing negative energy, or hexing enemies—the color associated with absorbing or repelling unwanted forces.
In mainstream use, they're decorative, popular for Halloween or gothic aesthetics: The table was set with black candles and silver candlesticks.
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- wickFuel-drawing cord
- flameBurning gas made visible
- darknessTotal absence of light
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
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