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A pentacle is a five-pointed star surrounded by a circle that symbolizes: the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and spirit; the human body surrounded by the protective force of the goddess and the god; and the connectivity of the human body to the earth. When written or drawn the magical symbol is called a pentagram. In the past, the pentacle has been used magically to banish, to control, and to invoke elemental natural forces. A chalice is a consecrated goblet or cup, symbolic of the water element, which is used as a magical tool to offer consecrated wine or juice during rituals or ceremonies. A consecrated, hollow metal, altar bell that sends out a tone when struck. Used to summon the deities; as charms and talismans; and, for other magical purposes. A ritual knife, called an Athame is usually double bladed with a black handle, that is never used to cut anything physical. It is a magickal tool charged with the personal power energy of the owner and is used to cast magical circles and to conduct their will during spells and rituals.
A ritual knife with a
white handle called a Boline is usually used for utilitarian purposes like harvesting herbs,
carving magical symbols onto talismans and candles, and cutting wooden wands
and cords.
A small cast iron pot with three legs called a cauldron is used to burn incense, to brew potions, and for scrying. The cauldron is a traditional magical tool that symbolizes the womb of the goddess when its is placed on an altar. A stick that is in harmony with Nature called a Wand is used in healing; to invoke and conduct powerful energies; to trace circles; to stir cauldrons; and, to draw magical symbols on the ground. Witches and covens transcribe their ritual ceremonies, magical spells, recipes for potions and charms, traditions, and ethical guidelines in a personally customized book called the Book of Shadows. This written record of magical proceedings is highly secretive and safeguarded. Most witches are reticent about sharing their personal Book of Shadows with each other. Since it is a magical tool, it is rarely shared with people outside the coven or Craft.
Charms are also magical
tools. A charm is any magical object, amulet, talisman, fetish, shell, drawing,
runic inscription, stone, incantation, or song that has been highly charged with
power and consecrated for a specific task such as bringing love, luck, or
fertility; or for protecting against misfortune and other threatening influences...Go
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