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Ritual Tools are implements used in ritual magick, for most Witches, the basic tools are the athame, the wand, the chalice and the pentacle, although there are many more tools which can be used, made and purchased. Listed below are some of the tools used by Witches in rituals.
ATHAME
The athame is a witches knife. It is always a double edged knife, usually with a blade about five or six inches long. The athame is a witches primary tool for cirlce magick and rituals. The athame is linked with the element of Fire.
BELL
The bell is a ritual tool of incredible antiquity and meaning. The ringing of a bell unleashes vibrations which have powerful effects according to its volume, tone, nad construction. The bell is a femine symbol. It is also rung to ward off evil spells and evil spirits.
BOLLINE
The bolline is a minor witches tool. It is usually a white handled knife that is sometimes called a burin. The bolline is used for cutting herbs and any other materials that may need cutting.
BOOK OF SHADOWS
The Book of Shdows is a witches workbook or spellbook. It is like a witches diary where all spellwork, magickal recipes, witches goals and laws are written.
CAULDRON
The cauldron is an ancient vessell for cooking and brew making. The cauldron is the container in which magickal makings occur. It is a symbol of the goddess and is the essence of feminity and fertility. It is also symbolic of the element Water.
CENSER
A censer is used for burning incense during rituals. It can be complex, swining metal censer like those used in Catholic churches or a something as simple as a seashell.
CHALICE/CUP
The cup or chalice is simply a cauldron on a stem. It symbolises the goddess and fertility and is related to the element of Water. It can be used to contain water for ritual purposes of to contain the ritual beverage which is to be consumed durung or after the ritual. The chalice can be made of silver, gold, earthenware, or a number of other substances.
CORD
The cord is basically used to measure the radius of the circle and for binding things. You can use different color cord to match your magickal need. The cord is also known as the girdle or the cable, now.
PENTACLE
The pentacle is usually a flat piece of brass, gold, silver, wood, wax or clay, insribed with the pentagram symbol. The pentagram symbol is the five pointed star that has been used in magick for thousands of years. The pentacle represents the element Earth.
WAND/STAFF
The wand or staff is one of the prime magickal tools. The wand can be used to direct energy, draw magick symbols or a circle on the ground. The wand represents the element of Air. It is sacred to the gods. The wand can be made from tree branches or copper piping and can be decorated with ribbons and stones and whatever else you would like.
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