A wand is a thin, straight, hand-held stick of wood, ivory or metal, generally with ceremonial and/or magical associations, although historically they have also had

Symbols are very important in Wicca, and in Neopaganism in general, as they are in most religions. Various different symbols are used by Wiccans, similar

One of the most commonly attributed characteristics of a witch is the ability to cast a spell, which is basically the means employed to effect

Sex magic (or sexual magic or sex magick) is a term used for various types of sexual activity used in magical, theurgical or other religious

Sabbats (or Witches’ Sabbaths) are the eight festivals celebrated by Wiccans and Neopagans, spaced at approximately even intervals throughout the annual cycle of the Earth’s

A ritual circle (or magic circle) is a circle of space marked out by practitioners of many branches of witchcraft and ritual magic, either to

A potion is a consumable medicine or poison believed to possess magical properties. It is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made

A pentacle is a kind of amulet or talisman used in traditional magical evocations and in some Neopagan magical traditions such as Wicca, alongside other

Incense is a substance which releases fragrant smoke when burned, and is employed in many religious ceremonies and spiritual purificatory rites, as well as for

A grimoire is essentially a textbook of magic, typically giving instructions for invoking angels or

A familiar (or familiar spirit or familiar animal) is an animal-shaped spirit or minor demon believed to serve a witch or magician as domestic servant,

[wise Within Wicca and other Wiccan-influenced forms of Neopaganism, an Esbat is a ritual observance of the full moon by members of a coven. Some

A curse is any kind of adversity thought to be inflicted by a supernatural power, such as a spell, a prayer, magic, witchcraft, a god

A craft name (or magical name) is a secondary religious name often adopted by practitioners of Wicca and other forms of Neopagan witchcraft. They may

In Wicca and other similar forms of modern Neopagan witchcraft, a coven is a gathering or community of witches, a group of believers who gather

A cingulum (sometimes spelled singulum) or cord is often worn about the waist by adherants of some traditions of Wicca (particularly the various forms of

A chalice is essentially just a goblet or cup intended to hold drink, but, in religious terms, it is specifically a cup intended for use

A cauldron in general is a large metal pot or kettle for cooking and/or boiling over an open fire, with a large mouth and often

Candles are widely used in Wicca and related forms of Paganism and Neopaganism, as they are in many other religions. Consecrated candles are frequently used

The boline (also spelled “bolline” or “bolleen”) is a white-handled ritual knife, one of several magical tools used in Wicca and other practices of ritual

Black Magic (or Dark Magic or Dark Side Magic) is a form of magic or sorcery that draws on malevolent powers, and may be used

A besom broom is the kind of broom traditionally associated with witches, and is one of the tools commonly used in the practice of modern

The bell is a ritual tool of invocation and banishment commonly used in Wiccan rituals. The bell drives away negativity and keeps evil spirits at

[ An athame (or athamé) is a black-handled ceremonial double-edged dagger, one of several magical tools used in traditional witchcraft and other Neopagan religions such

An amulet is any object (usually small in size) intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner, or any object believed to hold