Tools

Altar
A special surface used for ritual

An altar

Athame
A ritual dagger and the most personal tool a Wiccan has. It is used for directing energy, but not for cutting on the physical plane.

An athame


Boline
a general purpose knife used for cutting herbs, carving symbols, etc.

Book of Shadows
Also called a BoS, it is a personal record of rituals, lore, correspondences, etc.

A Book of Shadows



Cauldron
A container that is often the focus of ritual.
Censer
An incense burner
Chalice
A cup, or stemmed goblet for holding libations.

A chalice


Pentacle
A ritual object on which a pentagram, or five-pointed star, is inscribed. Used for charging and consecration.
Pentagram
A five-pointed star symbol that is sacred to Wiccans.

A Pentagram

wand
A ritual item used for directing energies, similar to an athame.


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