Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, stands as an elevated Hoodoo ancestor for her extraordinary intellect, creativity, and resilience in the face of enslavement. Captured in West Africa and sold into slavery as a child, she mastered English and classical literature, using her pen to challenge societal norms and advocate for freedom and equality. Phillis Wheatley’s legacy embodies the power of words, self-expression, and the ability to transform adversity into triumph. Her candle can be used in rituals to inspire creativity, strengthen your voice, or seek guidance in navigating challenges. Light the candle while reciting her poetry or writing your own, channeling her spirit to infuse your words with courage, clarity, and purpose.

Our glass-encased candles will burn for approximately seven days or 120 hours. They can be reused once they have burned down as vases for holding flowers, turned into a container spell to keep on your altar or refilled with wax to burn again. They are simply too beautiful to throw away and the creative conjurer will find many possibilities for using the decorative glass container once the original wax has burned down.

• 2 1/2" Wide and 8 1/4" Tall
• Burns approximately 120 hours
• Lead-free wicks
• 100% highly refined paraffin wax with herbs, roots, spices and essential oils melted into the top
• Made in the U.S.A.