What are magickal tools and how do they work?

Magickal Tools are specific items commonly associate with various forms ofmagick and ceremonial magic. Wiccans have approximately four magickal tools that are mostly derived from ceremonial magic: the athame (ritual double-bladed dagger, pronounced ath-a-may), the chalice, the pentacle, and the wand.

-In some Wiccan Traditions, there is a black handled athame and a white handled boline, each which have specific purposes. The athame can be a symbol of air or fire, and may be used for casting circles, symbolic cutting, herb gathering or similar activites. It is not used for harm/sacrifice. It is considered a masculine object.

-The chalice or cup symbolizes water and the womb, a feminine object. It used for holding ritual wine, or blessed water.

-The pentacle symbolizes earth, and is the upright five pointed star within a circle. It may be drawn on a tile or round piece of wood and placed on the altar or hung over the altar.

-The wand is usually a decent length of a specific wood, sometimes carved, leather wrapped, or inserted with crystals. Depending of the tradition, it may be for fire or air. It can used for blessings and casting of circles.

Other objects that can be considered magickal tools:
-The stang: a full length staff, often with a crescent or fork at the top,
considered a portable altar/creater of sacred space.
-The scythe or sickle: crescent bladed knife use for the ritual gathering of herbs
-The cauldron: hearth pot, container of liquid workings
-The pin: often made of bone or special metal, used for special sewing
-The besom: a broom, usually NOT made from broom herb, cleansing, combination of male and female

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