Do Witches really use ritual daggers, brooms, cauldrons, etc?
Yes, but not for the reasons some would believe. Here is a very brief list of Traditional Craft Tools, and their general uses: The Athame: or ritual dagger, represents the Element of Fire (or Air, depending on Tradition) and is used for projecting energy, especially for constructing a ritual circle. The Athame is NEVER used to cut anything, and certainly is not used for activities such as as drawing blood. The Broom: used for psychically clearing the ritual area, and is often used in fertility magick. One example is the tradition of “jumping over the broom” at Handfastings, a Wiccan ritual of marriage. The Cauldron: An ancient symbol of the Goddess and of the cycle of death, rebirth and life. Often used in circle to represent the Element of Water or Spirit. Water is also represented by the Chalice. The Wand: represents the Element of Air or Fire (again, depending on personal Tradition). The wand is often used in place of the Athame, and is used to project energy. There are different ty
