Here is a list of Witches tools and their meanings. Not all witches use these tools and some witches only use some of the tools and some use different ones all together. This list is just a basic list of some of the tools used in witchcraft.
( Athame )
The athame is a witches knife also known as SEAX or yag-dirk. It is always a double edged knife usually with a blade about five to six inches long. The athame is a witches primary tool for circle magick and rituals. It is the tool to use to raw magickal circles and other diagrams. Some witches engrave their athames with magickal symbols but it isn't necessary. As with most magickal tools the athame becomes empowered by your touch. The athame is linked with the element of Fire and because of its phallic nature it is linked with the gods.
( Bell )
The bell is a ritual tool of incredible antiquity and meaning. The ringing of a bell unleashes vibrations which have powerful effects according to its volume, tone and construction. The bell is a feminine symbol and is often used to invoke the goddess in ritual. It is also rung to ward of evil spells and evil spirits.
( Bolline )
The bolline is a minor witches tool. It is usually a white handled knife that is sometimes called a burin. The bolline is used for cutting herbs and any other material that may need cutting.
( Book of Shadows )
The Book of Shadows is a witches workbook or spellbook. It is like a witches diary where all spellwork, magickal recipes, witches goals and laws are written.
( Cauldron )
The cauldron is an ancient vessel for cooking and brew making. The cauldron is the container in which magickal makings occur. It is a symbol of the goddess and is the essence of femininity and fertility. It is also symbolic of the element water.
( Censer )
A Censer is used for burning incense during rituals. It can be a complex, swinging metal censer like those used in Catholic churches or a something a simple as a seashell.
( Chalice / Cup )
The cup or chalice is simply a cauldron on a stem. It symbolises the goddess and fertility and is related to the element of water. It can be used to contain water for ritual purposes or to contain the ritual beverage which is to be consumed during or after the ritual. The chalice can be made of any substance: silver, brass, gold, earthenware etc...
( Cord )
The cord is basically used to measure the radius of the circle and for binding things. You can use different colour cord to match your magickal need. The cord is also known as the girdle or the cable tow.
( Pentacle )
The pentacle is usually a flat piece of brass, gold, silver, wood, wax or clay, inscribed with the pentagram symbol. The pentagram symbol is the five-pointed star that has been used in magick for thousands of years. The pentacle represents the element of earth and is a convenient tool to place amulets, charms or other object upon that are to be ritually consecrated. Pentacles are also hung over doors and windows to act as protective devices.
( Wand / Staff )
The wand or staff is one of the prime magickal tools. It has been utilised for thousands of years in magickal and religious rites. The wand can be used to direct energy, draw magick symbols or a circle on the ground. The wand represents the element of air to some witches and is sacred to the gods. The wand can be made from tree branches or copper piping and can be decorated with ribbons and stones and whatever else you would like.
