Black Taper Beeswax Candle ~ 9in

DescriptionBlack Candles are used for protection, cursing, evil, funerary rites, repelling evil, and ancestral offerings.The bee is a sacred insect In Ukrainian folklore, surrounded by mystical worship, and alleged to have a soul. They have the gift of prophetic insight, capable to predict events in human life, and natural phenomena. They took part in family celebrations, holidays, and would grieve over the death of their landlord. There was direct correlation between domestic happiness and apiaries. When a beekeeper died neighbours would go to his beehives to inform them of the death. They would hit each beehive three times and tell the bees about their masters passing. The centuries old custom is known as “Telling the bees” and found throughout much of Europe. When a bee dies its not as an animal, “but passes away (as a human)”   ~ The Ritual Aspects of Ukrainian Beekeeping ~ Uliana MovnaBees have fascinated humans since time immemorial. Long associated with fertility, joy, feminine power, teamwork, growth, industriousness and the sweetness of life. Beeswax candles can greatly reduce dust and other allergens in your home. They can help improve indoor air quality by producing negative ions which have the same effect as houseplants.Candle Size: 9″ h x 3/4″ dBurn Time: 8-10 Hours