WICCAN TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
*Before using a tool for any type of ritual, it's wise to consecrate them; which is a ritual to dedicate certain tools to certain purposes. A blessing also serves this purpose.
*A Book of Shadows, or Grimoire, is a book containing religious text and instructions for magical rituals, spells, potions, etc... the pioneer version of this tool was made by Gerald Gardner, "The Father of Wicca."
*A Paten, or Diskos,--is a small plate, usually silver or gold, is commonly the center piece of an altar and is used to hold Eucharistic Bread.
*Athames are ceremonial blades generally made with black handles, and used as a focal point in magical traditions; sadly though they are often associated with Satanism.
*Wands are thin, light-weight rods; held with one hand and traditionally made of wood, they are symbolic for air and air witches.
*Caduccus--the staff carried by the Greek God, Hermes, as well as other Heralds.
*Chalice--a common cleansing tool in witchcraft.
*Boline--a white-handled knife, sometimes with a curved blade like a crescent moon. Uses include harvesting herbs, inscribing candles, etc...
*Censer--vessels made for burning incense or perfume in some solid form.
*Incense--an aromatic biotic tool that releases fragrant smoke when burned. Tends to promote balance, pure energy, and a number of other positives.
*Scourge--a whip or lash, usually multi-thonged, used in severe and corporal punishment.
*Cords--a practice made from knotted cord or hair, that normally constitutes a spell. Usually has special charms knotted or braided into it, and commonly used in a Witch's Ladder!
*Besom/Broom--used in handfasting ceremonies, when a couple jumps over it.
*Cauldron--sometimes used to represent the womb of a Goddess, and commonly used for making brews (oils), incense burning, and can be used to hold large; wide pillar candles.
*Burin--consists of round-handled like a mushroom, and a tempered steel shaft; coming from the handle at an angle, and ending in a very sharp-cut face.
*Smudge Stick--a ceremonial tool that involves the burning of sacred herbs to bless or cleanse.
