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There are many types of wands that a magickal practitioner can use, they range in materials from glass/crystal to something as simplistic as a twig from a tree. The important thing is that they are consecrated with the right energies, for the right purpose and that it suits you. Wands are typically associated with the element of fire. |
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Incense is often used during a ritual or ceremony as to represent air due to the smoke the incense creates. |
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Candles are often used to represent fire though in some forms of magick (including candle magick) the candle can be the focal point of the spell. |
| Yes, for those of you who are not familiar with magick I really do mean salt. Since ancient times salt has been known to have a cleansing nature and in magick it is used for not only cleansing but as a representation of earth | |
| Representing the element of water, it is also often used in spells and rituals. | |
| Bells have been known to be used in many rituals, especially for summoning spirits such as faeries. | |
| The history of this is stems from times when kings reigned. It often is used to represent the feminine. It typically is associated with the element of water. | |
| These items are also used much like a wand at times to direct and focus energies. These are often used to represent the male counterpart of the balance. When a knife or athame is lowered over a chalice it represents the union of the two genders. These are typically associated with the element of air. |
| Herbs are typically kept in a cabinet. A magickal practitioner often has many different types of herbs because each circumstance is different and therefore requires a different herb or combination of hersb. | |
| No, witches do not ride on broomsticks. Broomsticks in magick are used to clear out unwanted energies and beings. | |
| Runes are stones with specific markings upon them often used for divination though can also be used for magickal symbolism. If used correctly runes and/or the runic symbols can channel quite a bit of magickal power. | |
| There are millions of different decks with different interpretations and energies. It is important to find a deck that suits you personally if you are working with tarot. Though normally used for divination it also has much ancient background and symbolism in them which allows them to be very helpful magickally at times. | |
| Used to ground up ingredients for the spell or ritual. |
PAGE WAS CREATED ON JANUARY 25, 1998