# Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian > Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian is a spell candle. Priced at £23.99, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. Protection candles are among the oldest folk-magic requests: lit at a threshold, on a windowsill or before a journey. It suits someone moving house, travelling or starting a new chapter. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/protection-crystal-candle-with-rough-black-obsidian | | Product type | Candles | | Intention | Protection | | Colour | Black | | Dimensions | Approx. 15.5 x 7.5 x 7cm | | Weight | Approx. 425g | | What's included | One spell candle | | SKU | CW_92224 | | Price | £23.99 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Store candles flat, somewhere cool and out of sunlight so the colour doesn't fade. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Candles (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/candles) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian is a ritual candle made to be lit with an intention in mind. Many spell candles include crystal chips, herbs or a printed theme. Protection candles are among the oldest folk-magic requests: lit at a threshold, on a windowsill or before a journey. Black and white are the traditional protection colours, and many practitioners light a protection candle on a Saturday, the day of Saturn. A common modern ritual is to write the names of those you want to keep safe on a slip of paper and set the candle on top. Black is the traditional colour of protection and of banishing what is unwanted. Styling: black looks dramatic on a gothic altar and crisp against white walls. From the maker: Shaped like a black crystal tower, this candle offers up to 30 hours of burn time to gradually reveal a rough obsidian stone hidden at the bottom. Perfect for setting intentions and manifesting your dreams, it's the ideal accessory to complement your sacred space. Size: approximately 15.5 x 7.5 x 7cm, weighing about 425g. Allow for small variations between batches. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Candle magic is one of the simplest folk-magic practices: a candle is chosen by colour or theme, an intention is set, and the candle is lit and left to burn safely. Colour associations are traditional and vary between practices; for example green with abundance, pink with love, white with new beginnings and black with protection. Polished obsidian was used for mirrors by the Aztecs; one such mirror, associated with the Elizabethan scholar John Dee, is in the British Museum. In modern practice obsidian is linked with protection and honest self-reflection. Traditional meanings are offered for interest and reflection, not as a health claim. ## How to use - For a protection ritual: a common modern ritual is to write the names of those you want to keep safe on a slip of paper and set the candle on top. - Rest it on a heat-proof plate or holder on a stable surface. - Trim the wick to around 5mm before lighting. - Burn it away from draughts, curtains, children and pets, and never leave it unattended. - If it contains crystal chips, retrieve them from the wax once cool. - Ritual idea: write your intention on a slip of paper, read it aloud, then light the candle or incense. - Moon idea: the new moon is the traditional time for beginnings and the full moon for gratitude and release. - Evening idea: light it as you switch off screens for the night, a simple cue to wind down. ## Care - Store candles flat, somewhere cool and out of sunlight so the colour doesn't fade. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Questions and answers (20) ### What is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian used for? It is made for protection rituals. Protection candles are among the oldest folk-magic requests: lit at a threshold, on a windowsill or before a journey. ### What size is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian? About 15.5 x 7.5 x 7cm and roughly 425g. Allow for slight variation. ### Is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian a good gift? Yes, especially for someone moving house, travelling or starting a new chapter. Add a little more to your basket to reach free delivery over £40. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How long does delivery take? UK delivery is £3.95, free on orders over £40, and usually arrives in 2–5 working days. ### What is your returns policy? You have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll explain how to send it back; refunds are made within 14 days of receiving it. ### When should I light a protection candle? Black and white are the traditional protection colours, and many practitioners light a protection candle on a Saturday, the day of Saturn. ### What is a protection ritual? Protection candles are among the oldest folk-magic requests: lit at a threshold, on a windowsill or before a journey. Black and white are the traditional protection colours, and many practitioners light a protection candle on a Saturday, the day of Saturn. A common modern ritual is to write the names of those you want to keep safe on a slip of paper and set the candle on top. These are traditional beliefs. ### Is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian suitable for beginners? Yes. Choose by theme or colour that means something to you. ### Is it safe to use around children and pets? Use it out of their reach on a heat-proof surface, ventilate the room and never leave it burning unattended. ### Can I send the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian straight to someone as a gift? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. ### How do you use a spell candle? Set an intention, place the candle on a heat-proof holder, and light it. Some owners let it burn in one sitting while supervised. These are traditional practices. ### What do candle colours mean in magic? Colour meanings are traditional associations that vary between practices: white is regularly linked with beginnings, green with abundance, pink with love and black with protection. ### When is the best time to light a ritual candle? Many practitioners use the new moon for intentions and the full moon for gratitude. Our Moon Room shows tonight's phase. ### Are crystal candles safe? Treat them like any candle: heat-proof surface, no draughts, never unattended. Crystal chips can get hot, so let the wax cool before retrieving them. ### How do I look after the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian? Store candles flat, somewhere cool and out of sunlight so the colour doesn't fade. ### How do I use the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian? Stand it on a heat-proof plate or holder on a stable base. Trim the wick to around 5mm before lighting. Burn it away from draughts, curtains, children and pets, and never leave it unattended. ### How much is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian? £23.99. UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £16.01 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. ### Is the Protection Crystal Candle with Rough Black Obsidian in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### How can I pay? Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Do you deliver outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/protection-crystal-candle-with-rough-black-obsidian