Eight Tools of the Witch
Eight Tools of the Witch: 1. The Athame - a tool of the element fire or air. A double-edged ritual dagger traditionally with a black hilt that is used to cast circles of protection, banish negative energy, and charge an consecrate objects. 2. The Bell - a tool of invocation, bells are most often used to banish negative energy or negative influences and for space clearing at the beginning of rituals. (Mine is a thrift store find made from glass and painted with spring flowers) 3. The Besom - a broom used to purify rituals and celebration areas by symbolically sweeping away negative energies. Besoms are also used to protect against negativity and psychic attacks. 4. The Cauldron - a tool of the element water. A pot or vessel used in the making of brews and potions, and for the making of small fires for certain magickal rites. Cauldrons can also be used for divination purposes and are a symbol of death and birth/rebirth and the wo...