*Remember before you read this, you don't have to use any of these if you dont want to ,you do what works for You! Also this is only a brief listing of the tools that we use.*
Athame (Magick Knife)
Sacred to the God. Element of Fire. D0ouble-edged with a black or dark handle. Used to direct the energy raised during rituals and spells. Used to call upon the four quarters. The dark handle stores surplus energy. Used to open and close the magick circle. Not used for cutting.
Wand
Sacred to the God. Element of Air. A tool of communication and invitation. The God-Goddess may be called to watch the ritual with words and an uplifted wand. Used to direct energy, draw magickal symbols or a circle on the ground. A slender wooden rod fashioned from the branch of a tree with a crystal on the tip.
Besom/Broom
Sacred to the Goddess and the God. Element of Water. The broom is a purificatory and protective instrument, used to ritually cleanse the area for magick or to guard a home by laying it across the threshold, under the bed, in windowsills or on doors. A round broom is best. I think this is where it the superstition that witches carry brooms around and fly on started.
Censer
Sacred to the God. Element of Air. The censer is an incense burner. Placed upon the altar during rituals and spells. Also may be used during meditations. Each scent is used for a certain purpose.
Cauldron
Sacred to the Goddess. Element of Water. The cauldron is often a focal point of ritual. During spring rites it is sometimes filled with fresh water and flowers. The cauldron should be of iron, resting on three legs, with its opening smaller than its widest part. The cauldron can be an instrument of scrying (gazing) by filling it with water and staring into its depths.
White-Handled Knife/Bolline
Simply a practical, working knife with a white handle. Used to cut wands or sacred herbs, inscribe symbols onto candles or wood, clay, or wax, and in cutting cords for use in magick. Can also be used to gather flowers for rites.
Crystal Sphere
Sacred to the Goddess Sometimes placed on the altar to represent the Goddess. May be used to receive messages from the Gods, or to store energy raised in ritual. Periodic exposure to moonlight will increase its ability to spark our psychic powers It may be the center of Full Moon rituals
Chalice/Cup/Goblet
Sacred to the Goddess. Element of Water. It is used to hold the wine for wine blessing and cakes and ale.
Pentacle
Sacred to the Goddess and God. Element of Earth. The pentacle is usually a flat piece of brass, gold, silver, wood, wax or clay inscribed with the pentagram. An instrument of protection, or a tool used to evoke spirits. Pentacles are also hung over doors and windows to act as protective devices. It is the centerpiece of the altar.
The Book of Shadows
A Wiccan workbook containing invocations, ritual patterns, spells, runes, rules governing magick, and so on. Should be hand written or can be computerized in these cyberspace days.
Bell
Sacred to the Goddess. A consecrated brass or crystal bell is often used by Witches to signal the beginning and/or close of a ritual or Sabbat, to summon a particular spirit or deity.
