Black candles are used to ward off negativity and to provide protection, but also for binding, banishing, reversing curses and hexes, uncrossing rituals, absorbing or destroying negative energies, shapeshifting, and meditation rituals. Black candles can be one of the most useful and powerful candle colors available. They can also be used to end something. Represents the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess, and the unconscious. Black is used as a protective color for magickal tools, especially handles, BOS, and wrappings. It is also used when trying to banish a bad habit, turn negativity, or make drastic life changes. Also used to bring discord and confusion to enemies.