TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Athame -- A black handled, two-edged, dull knife. It is of Fire. I use my Athame to draw my Circle, so that I may used to represent the direction of South, and the element more easily visualize it.
Wand -- A branch or other relatively straight piece of wood, about 14 inches in length and approximately 1/4 inch in diameter, used to represent the direction of East, and the element of Air. Used to direct energies.
Broom -- Pretty self-explanatory what it is. It is used for ritual cleansing.
Censer -- Used to burn incense in. Incense is also used for ritual cleansing.
Cup -- Used during the "cup and cake" portion of ritual. It is also, along with the Athame, to charge water.
Pentacle -- A flat, heat-resistant plate with a pentegram inscribed upon it. Used to hold items to be consecrated/charged.
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