Choosing Wiccan tools is a very personal matter, while some witches choose their tools from reputable Wiccan suppliers, other prefer to hand craft their tools to deepen their magical bond with each item. There is no right or wrong way when working with the magical realm, simply trust to instinct when choosing your witchcraft tools.
Wiccan Magical Tools
Most Wiccans use at least some of these magical tools in their spell casting:
- Wand;
- Athame or Ritual Knife;
- Pentacle with Pentagram Symbol;
- Chalice; and
- Cauldron.
A Wiccan wand is an essential magical tool, used as an extension of the arm used to project energy and also to designate a sacred space for magical work. Perhaps the easiest magical tool to make oneself, but also the most important to get right!
Don’t try to make your own wand simply to save money, as this may have a negative impact on subsequent spell casting! But if you are genuinely drawn to make your own wand rather than buy one from a Wiccan store, then by all means go ahead, but be sure to do so with great care, love and attention.
The Athame or ritual knife is used to control the follow of energy when casting spells. This masculine symbol is often used with the feminine chalice. The blade is used only to symbolically cut the air, not to cut any material objects, so a blunt blade is quite acceptable.
A Pentacle bearing a pentagram symbol grounds and offers protection when casting a spell.
The Wiccan Chalice is a feminine tool that symbolizes hope and promise. The symbolism of the Witches Cauldron is similar to that of the Wiccan Chalice, and may be used in spells of transformation and hope.
Choosing Wiccan Magical Tools
Don’t be too impatient when selecting your magical tools. As when choosing all Wiccan supplies, it is important to use intuition when selecting Wiccan tools. It may take some time to find a complete set that really suits you as it is important to feel a real connection with each and every witchcraft tool that is to be used for spell casting.
Storing Wiccan Magical Tools
The best place to store magical tools is wrapped or enclosed in a natural material such as silk or wood. An ideal solution is to store your tools wrapped in silk enclosed in a sturdy wooden box that won’t be opened by others.
Where to use Wiccan Magical Tools
As important as the magical tools is the sacred space they are used in. A Wiccan altar is ideal, not only do the tools become charged with magical potency, but the sacred altar space itself becomes a powerful and peaceful magical sanctuary.
