 
 
  
WICCAN TOOLS
                   
Wand-This is one of the most used
magickal tools. It is used to invoke the 
                       
Goddess and the God, and to direct energy. Some traditional woods for the
 
                        
wand are: Oak, Willow and Cherry. If you can't afford 
and expensive one 
                        
any fairyly long stick will do fine, just remember not to cut your 
wand off 
                         
a tree, make sure it is already on the ground! The want represents the
 
                         
element of Air, and is sacred to the Goddess and the God.
 
                      
 Cauldron-The cauldron 
is surrounded by magickal tradition, everyone has 
                      
grown up seeing the crone stirring her cauldron. The cauldron can be used
 
                      
for many different reasons, for scrying, and mixing potions
, and performing 
                      
many different spells. Cauldron's are usually made of Iron and are 
a symbol 
                      
of the Goddess, the essence of femininity and fertility. The cauldron
 
                     
 represents the element of Water. 
                          
 Broom-The broom is sacred
to both the Goddess and the God. It is usually 
                       
at the beginning of rituals to ceremonially cleanse the area by sweeping
 
                      
away the negative energy. Magick brooms can be either bought or made, the
 
                      
broom represents the element of Water. 
                          
Athame-This is usually 
a dull double edged knife, the handle is usually black
 
                     
so as to absorb energy. The athame is not used for cutting but directing
 
                     
energy when doing a spell. The athame is associated with the God and the
 
                      
element of  Fire. 
                      
 Boline-This is a white 
handled knife used to cut herbs, wands and for carving 
                       
symbols or runes. 
                           
Cup or Chalice-This does
not have to be fancy, any cup on a stem with do. It 
                      
symbolizes the Goddess and is related to the element of Water. The 
cup can 
                      
be used to hold water or ritual beverages. 
Morter and Pestle-This is used to grind herbs and seeds for your spells.
Wood or Ceramic Bowl-Used for enchanting herbs.
Glass or Enamel Pot-Used for infusions or brewing potions.
Charcoal Blocks-For burning incense.
Jars-For storing herbs.
                        
Pentacle-The pentacle is used for protection and to invoke spirits. 
It 
                                 
represents the element of Earth.