What are Magickal Tools and how do you use them?

When performing magickal rituals, you are often required to use a magickal tool to aide you in the performance. However, for beginners this can be a bit confusing when starting out. This blog will give a brief introduction to what are magickal tools used for and some information about each one! You can take this information later on and apply it in our T is for Tools Magick Rituals!

Magickal tools do have immense power if formed and used correctly. In fact, most magickal tools are simply extensions of the self so whereas you can do many of the same procedures with your bare hands, using a magickal tool extends the reach or adds more force. Many magickal tools could serve double duty as ordinary objects -- such as a Chalice that resembles a wine glass or an Athame that looks like a hunting knife. There is a special tool for each of the 4 elements that conducts the energies of that element.

• The Air element tool is the Wand, a stick or rod thought to have magic properties, held by a magician, fairy, or conjuror and used in casting spells or performing tricks.
• The Fire element tool is the Athame which is a ceremonial blade, generally with a black handle. It is the main ritual implement or magical tool among several used in ceremonial magic traditions.
• The Water element tool is the Chalice, when we talk about chalices in witchcraft and magic, we generally mean ceremonial goblet used in rituals and spells. Although often silver, you can use a wine glass, ceramic drinking vessel or even something carved from stone.
• The Earth element tool is the Pantacle or Plate is a talisman that is used in magical evocation, and is usually made of parchment, paper, cloth, or metal (although it can be of other materials), upon which a magical design (usually a protective design) is drawn. However, a plate will usually suffice.