Bell - A feminine symbol, sometimes used to invoke the Goddess, to ward off negativity, or to invite positive energy. Some covens use bells during ritual to signify the beginning or end of a particular part of ritual or spell.
Boline - A white-handled knife used for cutting herbs, cords, etc.
Broom - Also called a besom, the broom is used to litterally sweep away negativity and purify space. You can make your own broom with an ash staff, birch twigs and willow to bind it. During handfastings, couples jump over a broom to solemnize their union. It is considered unlucky to move from one place to another with the broom from your original residence. ie: buy a new broom for a new home.
Candles - Different colored candles are used for different spells. They can also be used for divining, by staring into the flame. They are also used to represent the deities, the element of fire, and for illumination.
Cauldron - A symbol of woman/goddess. Can be utilized symbolically, for scrying, for and indoor "bonfire", or to hold items that are being burned. Also can be used for cooking, brewing, candlemaking, etc.
Censer - Used to burn incense in. A shell, a ceramic bowl, and others can used as a censer - be sure to put some sand, ash, or kitty litter down first so as to prevent cracking.
Chalice - A female symbol, the chalice is used for the Great Rite, cakes and wine, or may simply be placed on the altar with water in it to represent the element of water.
Divining tools - Divining is a method in which a person can seek advice or ascertain possible events yet to take place. There are many ways to divine, as well as many tools used to divining. Some of them are: Black mirror, runes, tarot, dowsing, numerology, palmistry, graphology, I-ching, medicine cards, a candle flame, inked water, etc.
Herbs - Long used in folk magick, the use of herbs is making a huge resurfacing in today's society. Herbs can be used for magickal purposes, such as in spells or sachets, or for medicinal purposes. Today, you can find herbs medicinally packaged anywhere - even Wal-Mart!
Incense - Burned to purify space, used in spells, burned to create atmosphere, sometimes just to smell nice! You can use stick, cone, or powdered. The powdered allows you to mix up your own scents. The powdered form is burned on charcoal blocks (not to be confused with the bar-b-q type) found in pagan shops or religious supply shops.
Oils - Essential oils are used in magickal workings of all typs, to dress candles or to annoint items, and can also be used for medicinal purposes. ex:eucalyptus oil rubbed on the chest relieves congestion, sniffing rosemary oil relieves most headaches. It is important to use only essential oils, not those that say essential fragrence. You can also just plain wear oils for the great smell, but use caution; some oils, like cinnamon, burn the skin if applied directly. Dilute them in a base ois, such as jojoba, first.
Pentacle - A flat disc with a five pointed star on it. Used to represent Earth, the elements, spirit, etc. Objects can be placed on the pentacle for magickal workings. You can make your own with a piece of glass - just drip candle wax on it in the shape of the pentagram.
Stones - Gemstones and crystals included in this category. Many, many uses. Can be used to represent earth, carried for protection, used in spells, added to magickal pouches, etc. etc.
Sword - In some traditions a sword is used instead of an athame for directing power. Or, a coven might have a "coven sword" while each person still retains their own athame.
Wand - Also can be used for directing energy. Usual length is from the elbow to the middle finger. Some witches use dowel rods, other use ash or birch, others make wands of copper and set it with crystals.
