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Altar:
A special, flat surface set aside exclusively for magickal workings or
religious acknowledgement. Usually set in the center of the circle.
Athame:
A cleansed and consecrated ceremonial knife used in ritual work by Witches.
The knife is never used for blood-letting, and rarely used for cutting
anything on the material plane. Used to direct personal power.
Bell:
Used to indicate the beginning or ending of a ritual. Also are rung to
banish negativity.
Besom:
A decorative broom used for sweeping away negative influences or bad vibes.
Bolline:
A curved, white-handled knife used for practical magickal purposes. This
knife is used for cutting things on the material plane.
Bowls:
Usually there are 2 bowls, one that contains water, the other contains
salt.
Cauldron:
Know as the "Womb of the Goddess." Placed in the center of the
circle.
Censer:
An incense burner or heatproof container for burning incense and magickal
offerings.
Chalice:
A Witch's magickal cup. Represents the element of water during magickal
rites. Considered a sacred symbol of the Goddess.
Pentacle:
A circle surrounding a five-pointed, upright star (pentagram). Worn as
a symbol of a Witch's belief and used in magickal workings and ceremonies.
Each point on the star has a specific meaning: Earth, Air, Fire, Water
and Spirit.
Pentagram:
Written, printed, or drawn; five-pointed star inside a circle
Sword:
Used like the Athame, but is more formal.
Wand:
Used for directing power. Larger wands are used to attract and repel energy.
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