Pentacle- Symbol of the element of Earth, all things material, and the Northern Quarter. Pentagrams are also symbolic of the unity of the 5 elements Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.
Athame- Athames are traditional black-handled daggers, symbolic of the element of Air, all things spiritual, and the Eastern Quarter. Daggers are used to direct and send magickal energy.
Wand- Symbolic of the element of Fire, all things mental, and the Southern Quarter. Wands are also used to direct and send magickal energy.
Chalice- Symbolic of the element of Water, all things emotional, and the Western Quarter.
Altar- The place where magickal symbols and tools are placed for use during a ritual or spell work.
Book of Shadows- A witch?s spell book and magickal diary, used to construct and record spells and rituals.
Candles- Used to represent the God and Goddess on the altar. Use candles of the appropriate color for the type of spell work or ritual.
Essential Oils- Used for anointing candles and other ritual objects and tools. Use the oil appropriate to the purpose desired.
Stones and gems- Crystals carry energy vibrations, and can subtly help to bring the energy vibrations within your body, aura and spell work into balance. Use gems and stones with vibrations suited to your purpose.
Incense- Incense appropriate to the season, or to the magickal goal, is burned to help attune the witch to the goal of the spell.
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