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The Basics of Tools and Rituals
black-robed crone zooming across the night sky coming to mind.
Broomsticks are traditionally known as besoms in the world of witches
and spell casters and are much more than a fantasy and imaginary mode
of transport; they are used to sweep out negative influences from the
area to be used for magic making.
A burin is a sharp-pointed instrument for inscribing candles and other
magical objects and is often more practical than a bolline, especially
when inscribing candles.
Candles are absolutely essential. It is almost impossible to make magic
without one. They are used in literally thousands of spells. Efficient
makers of magic ensure that they have a large store of them in all sizes
and appropriate colours. Before they are used in magic making rituals,
candles are often ‘dressed’ with essential oils and loaded with herbs to
make them more powerful.
Cauldrons, like broomsticks, are another thing that comes to mind on
hearing the word ‘witch’. They are used to mix lotions and potions but
they don’t have to be the round, black, mine-like thing that is associated
with ‘hubble, bubble, toil and trouble’. Any suitable heatproof vessel will
do as long as it has been properly consecrated.
Chalices are used for drinking consecrated liquids during magic making,
especially when more than one spell caster is present. Some people use
elaborate, metal ones studded with semi-precious stones; others enjoy
the simplicity of crystal or glass. It's a matter of personal choice.
Charcoal is often used to burn incense. Herbs strewn over glowing
charcoal are also a part of many spells. Like everything else it has to be
consecrated before use. Efficient spell casters usually consecrate a large
bag that they dip into when needed.
Censers are used to burn incense. They are mounted on metal feet so
that the heat of the burning charcoal will not damage the surface on
which they rest.
Compasses are used by practical witches to establish north, south, east
and west – essential in traditional magic making if they are weaving
their spells in unfamiliar territory!
Cords are used to create magic circles in which to weave spells and also
in spells that are cast to create binding magic.
Crystals are used for the power they add to a spell and also for altar
decoration. Every spell caster has his or her favourite one, which they
know from experience works for them. Each crystal has its own power.
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