The couldron is a symbol of rebirth, renewal and plenty. It is used to brew potions, burn incense, or hold charcoal and herbs. Idealy, it should be made of iron and have three legs, with the opening at the top smaller the the pot's widest part.
Chalice
The chalice is a goblet or a cup used to hold the wine around the Circle of those participating in a ritual.
Charcoal
In ritual, charcoal is often used for inscribing and cerimonial incense is oftened burned on a charcoal saucer.
Cloth
Felt and velvet cloths of specific colours are often used as a foundation on your altar and to contain charms and herbs that have been charged with power.
Essential Oils
Due to their power to heal and help specific states of mind, Essential Oils have long been part of magick. Oils have many purposes and different oils are linked with different usages.
Familiar
Whether it be a cat, dog, crow, frog or snake, animals can bring to a ritual which is lacking in the spellcaster alone. In ritual, an animal can be used to facilitate links and super natural forces.
Herbs
Herbs and flowers are used for their powers of healing and attraction. Different herbs coreaspond with different requirements.
Incense
Incense comes in sticks, cones and powder with a variety of aromas from floral and herbal mixtures. The incense burned depends on the purpose of each ritual, though Frankincense is considered to have many properties and be used for most spells.
Pen/Ink & Paper
To help empower your spell, sometimes you need to write a list of your desires or the name of the person for whom you are performing a spell. Try to use a quill or a fountain pen, coloured inks and plain, unlined paper.
Robes
Ritual robes are often worn by the spellcaster to enhance the effectiveness of the spell. Usually resembling caftans or choir robes, tehy are best made form natural materials-cotton, rayon and wool that allow the skin to breathe. Some witches elect not to wear robes at all when spellcasting prefering to go "Sky-clad" (naked).
Talisman
A drawn symbol or constructed item that is chrged with specific energies. The Talisman can either be worn as jewelry or carried on one's person, allowing it's energy to exert a continual and subtle influence on the holder.
Wand
A wand is a stick about 45cm (18in.) long, carved from one of the traditionally considered "sacred" woods and used to channel power. The wand is often decorated and carved in accordance with the spellcaster;s beliefs.
Amulet
Generally a small item made of natural materials-wood, stone, shell, or gems - charged for the purpose of protection. Amulets are often ornate and can either be carried in a pouch or worn as jewelry.
Athame
A ritual knife or cerimonial sword used to direct and control the energy of the spells in a similar way to the wand. It should be made of silver to represent the moon.
Bell
A bell or gong is often used in the early stages of Witchcraft to summon the power of the elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Ringing the bell unleashes vibrations which can help send out your message to the universe, as can the wafting smell of incense.
Bolline
A white-handled knife used for cutting, carving or inscribing things (Talismans, Candles, etc.) during the course of the ritual.
