Pentagram- 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 spellwork.
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
spellwork or ritual.
Essential Oils- Used for anointing candles and other
ritual objects and tools. Use the oil apporopriate 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 spellwork 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.