Altar Tools 1995
Bell, Book & Candle
Athame: Represents the element of air or the masculine. It is a ritual knife with a double-edged blade that can be sharpened, or kept dull, and may be engraved. The Athame is only used on the non-physical plane and should never be used on the physical.
Bell: Is used to summon spirits or deities or to signal the beginning or ending of a ritual. Bells are rung at funeral rites to bless the soul of the person who has crossed over.
Bolin: Is a working blade for the physical plane. The Bolin is a white-handled, single edged knife which is used for practical purposes such as harvesting herbs, cutting a branch for a wand, inscribing a candle, etc.
Book of Shadows: This is a personal book of information on spells, rituals, recipes, invocations, dreams, etc. kept for a reference. It’s also known as a BOS or Grimoire.
Candlesnuffer: You always snuff or pinch out a flame; one element should never be more than the next. Blowing out a candle symbolizes air being more powerful than fire.
Candle: They represent the Goddess and God. They also have different meanings according to their colors and represent the four quarters; Earth, Air, Fire & Water.
Cauldron: Symbolizes the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, & Water and represents the divine womb of the Goddess. The cauldron is often a black, cast-iron pot, which is used for brewing potions, or burning incense. Some fill their cauldrons with water on Samhain night and use them to gaze into the future or past.
Chalice: Represents the element of air or the feminine, and is used to hold wine or water during rituals. Traditionally, the chalice was made of silver, however many use pewter, ceramic, brass, or even crystal chalices.
Libation bowl: Come in all shapes and sizes, and various materials. They’re used to collect food/drink offerings that are later tossed into the garden with a blessing.
Pentacle: Represents the element earth. The pentacle is a flat disc made of any material, and is used during rituals to hold consecrated objects.
Staff: Generally made of wood, these can be no more than a large stick, or an incredible hand carved staff.
Sword: Represents the element of fire and is a symbol of strength. It is sometimes used in place of the Athame to cast and un-cast the circle. It may also be used to store and direct energy during Magickal rituals, and to control and banish elemental spirits.
Wand: Represents the element of fire. The wand is fashioned from the branch of a tree, and is traditionally 21 inches in length. It is used for directing energy, drawing Magickal symbols into the air or ground, and for various other purposes.
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