Tools Of The Craft.......................................................
ALTAR: A special flat surface used specifically for magical workings and
rituals
AMULET: A magically charged object which deflects specific, usually negative
energies. It is generally a protective object
ATHAME: A ritual knife that has a double edge blade and a black handle. It is
used for directing personal power
BELL: This is used to mark the geginning and end of a spell or ritual, to
invoke the Goddess, to ward off evil spirits, and to invoke good energies
BOLLINE: This is a white handled knife used in rituals to cut herbs, etc..................
BOOK OF SHADOWS: This is a collection of information such as rituals,
spell, prayers, chants, magical lore, etc
BROOM: A broom is a purifier. It is used to cleanse the magic circle and to
"sweep away" negative energies that build up where humans live
CAULDRON: The cauldron is a "pot" used for cooking and brew making. It
should be made of iron, stand on 3 legs and it's opening should be smaller than
it's widest part
CENSER: A censer is an incense burner. A heat proof container used to burn
incense
CRYSTAL SPHERE: This is a crystal "ball" that can be placed on the altar to
represent the Goddess. It is also used for scrying. Periodic exposure to
moonlight will enhance it's abilities to spark our psychic powers
LABRYS: A double-headed axe which symbolized the Goddess in ancient
Crete. It is still used today be some Wiccans for the same purpose
PENDULUM: THis is a string with a heavy object, such as a quartz crystal at
the end of it. It is used for divination. The string is held in your hand and your
elbow rests on a table or flat surface. A question is asked. The movement of
the crystals swing determines the answer to the question. A rotating swing
indicates a positive answer and a back and forth swing indicates a negative
answer
PENTACLE: A pentacle is a ritual object which is circular and made of wood,
clay, metal, etc. It represents the element of earth. A Pentagram (five-pointed
star) is usually inscribed on it with paint or engraving
RUNES: Runes are stick-like symbols, which when drawn, painted, traced, or
visualized, release specific energies. See the Rune section for more detailed
description
TALISMAN: An object, such as a crystal, ritually charged with power to
attract a specific force or energy to its bearer
WAND: A wand is used for invocation, to direct energy, to draw magical
symbols, to stir a brew in a cauldron, etc. It can be made out of any type of
wood and can be decorated with magical symbols and crystals
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Robes
Yellow.......Divination
Purple.......Divine Power
Blue.........Healers
Green........Herbalist
Brown.......Attune with Animals
White.......Purification
Orange or Red.........Sabbats for Protection
Black.......Ultimate and Divine Power
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