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by: Enlightment on Nov 11, 2012

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Altar
An altar is a tool used to put your other tools on,its basically just a table.

Athame
An Athem is a double edged blade that is used to direct or manipulate energy,and is also used for casting circles.

Bell
The bell is used when casting circles,or in some cases used for drawing away spirits,and brining in peace,it can also be used as a relaxation/meditation tool.

Bolline
The Bolline is used for cutting herbs for rituals,and also used to carve drawings/symbols on your ritual tools such as candles and wood(wand).

Book of Shadows
The book of shadows is used to record all your spells,everything you did,or what spells worked.It is basically your magickal diary,keep all the useful information in that book for later use.

Broom
The broom is a tool of magick and ritual that is still used by Witches today. The traditional Witch's Broom is made of ash, birch and willow because of the attributes of those woods, but it can be made of just about any wood available. Although not employed for flying purposes, the broom does have many uses. It is used for protection. It is also and most commonly used for physically and magickally cleaning an area that will be used for sacred space. The broom does not have to touch the ground to sweep away the psychic clutter that often collects in well-used spaces. Brooms are also often used in handfasting rituals. The broom is associated with Water and is sacred to both the God and Goddess.

Candles
Candles are used to represent different symbols such as the god and goddess, and like a red candle represents Love,and Passion,candles are used for rituals,and spells.

Cauldron
Couldrons are used to mix herbs,and liquids together for a drink,or spell,and so on.

Censer
The cencer is used to burn incence and are very useful when envoking the spirits or the god and goddess.

Chalice/Cup
The chalice/cup is also used for mixing herbs and liquids,but can also just be a tool to pour your mixture in and drink instead of using a regular cup.

Dishes/Bowls
Dishes are used to hold the water and the salt for ritual use. They can also hold anything you need for the spell.

Pentacle
The pentacle is used for rituals and spells,it symbolizes the five elements,Earth,Fire,Wind,Water,and Spirit.

Scrying Mirror
A scrying mirror is a small, darkened mirror. This is used for divination.

Wand
The wand is used for casting your spells,and is a very helpful tool.

Source: http://fairwind_00.tripod.com/Tools.htm