| Wand: |
Used to draw circles in the
ground, and as an instrument of invocation. Usually made of Willow, oak, apple, or sherry
branches. |
| Censer: |
Used as an incense burner.
Can be a dish or bowl filled with salt, or a metal censer. |
| Cauldron: |
Symbol of the Goddess. Used
for cooking, flowers, or containing a fire. Generally made or iron and found in all sizes.
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| Athame: |
The magick knife used to
direct energy during spells. Symbols or words can be carved in to the handle. The
Athame is double edged, usually blunt. |
| White Handled Knife: |
This is more for working and
cutting wands, herbs, carving symbols in candles or wood, and for cutting cords in certain
spells. This knife is double edged, and generally very sharp (used for cutting) |
| Chalice (Cup): |
Simply a goblet made of any
material used to hold water or a ritual beverage. |
| Pentacle: |
A flat piece of metal
inscribed with symbols, mostly the Pentagram. Objects to be consecrated are placed here.
Also hung over doors and windows as a protection device. Some Wiccans wear a
Penticle with them as a sign of good luck. |
| Book of Shadows: |
Wiccan book of spells,
rituals, Runes, etc., composed mostly by the individual of things read or created.
The Book of Shadows is NOT a satanic or occult
thing. It is likened to a diary, of information that is important to the
Wiccan/Witch. If you are confused as to how a Book of Shadows works, or why it is
needed, please email myself or Wendy at bruneycreations@mail.com
. We will answer any and every question we recieve. |
| Herbs: |
Herbs are used for burning,
eating and offering as gifts in rituals and spells. For more information please read
the Herbs page. |
| Candles: |
Candles are used in many
rituals and spells. Please read the Candles page for more
information. |
| Gem's/Minerals: |
Gems and Minerals can be used
durinfg spells and rituals. Crystals are used for various reason. Please read
the Gem/Minerals page for more information. |