What are the tools of the modern witch?

When the time comes to start practising magic or sorcery, we are inundated with information from all sources. Books, YouTube and other social media present us with lists of essential, even compulsory, tools to obtain before starting. But what is the reality? Do you really need tools, books and objects of all kinds to practise magic? What if it's all a matter of choice, belief and taste?

It is not necessary to have specific tools to practise witchcraft, as witchcraft relies primarily on the use of personal energy and intention. However, some practitioners may choose to use tools to strengthen their practice and their connection to the energy being used. Magical tools such as candles, herbs, stones, incense, religious or spiritual symbols, images or statues, magical tools such as wands or knives, and other personal or sacred objects can help to focus, visualise, channel energy, protect and strengthen intentions.

It is possible to practise witchcraft effectively even without the use of specific tools. It can be practised simply by using meditation, visualisation and intention to create changes in the physical world. It is therefore important to listen to oneself and not to feel obliged to use specific tools to practise witchcraft.

However, if we feel the need to use physical symbols to increase our intention, there are various basic tools that can be used by practitioners of witchcraft. These include

1. Candles: used for meditation, visualisation, energy, protection and lighting.

2. Herbs: used for meditation, visualisation, incense, infusions, talismans, amulets, spells, rituals, magic baths and potions.

3. Stones and crystals: used for meditation, visualisation, protection, energy, spells and rituals.

4. Incense: used for meditation, visualisation, purification, protection, energy, spells and rituals.

5. Ceremonial knife: used for protection, rituals, spells and offerings.

6. The offering bowl: used for offerings, meditation and rituals.

7. The meditation bowl: used for meditation, visualisations and rituals.

8. The Book of Shadows: used to store spells, rituals, meditations, visualisations and practice notes.

The use of these tools varies from practice to practice, and each witch may have her own list of basic tools.

The altar

A witchcraft altar can be made up of different elements, such as candles, herbs, stones, crystals, incense, religious or spiritual symbols, images or statues, magical tools such as wands or knives, and other personal or sacred objects that have meaning for the practitioner. The altar may also include alterations, such as a pentacle or magic circle, which are used to protect and concentrate the energy used in the magical practice.

There are no strict rules for decorating a witchcraft altar, as each practitioner may have different preferences and needs. However, here are some general ideas for decorating an altar:

1. Place candles on the altar to create a warm atmosphere and to use their energy.

2. Use herbs, stones and crystals to add energy to the altar and to reinforce spells and rituals.

3. Use incense to purify the space and add an olfactory dimension to the altar.

4. Add religious or spiritual symbols to reinforce the connection to your beliefs and practices.

5. Use images or statues to represent deities or spirits with whom you work.

6. Add personal objects to strengthen your personal connection with the altar and to remind you of your intentions.

7. Use magical tools such as wands or knives to strengthen the energy and to help you with your practices.

8. Organise the altar so that it is easy to use and clean, to ensure that your practice runs smoothly.

9. Decorate it according to your tastes and your type of practice. Are you particularly fond of unicorns? Why not add some to your altar?

The altar should be personal and should reflect your practice and your personality. So it's important to decorate it in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe when using it.

What are the tools of intuitive magic?

Intuitive magic is a practice based on the use of personal energy and intention to create change in the physical world. The tools used for intuitive magic can vary from practitioner to practitioner, but here are some common examples:

1. Candles: used for meditation, visualisation, energy, protection and lighting.

2. Herbs: used for incense, infusions, talismans, amulets, spells, rituals and potions.

3. Stones and crystals: used for meditation, visualisation, protection, energy, spells and rituals.

4. Incense: used for meditation, visualisation, purification, protection, energy, spells and rituals.

5. Drawing and painting tools: used for visualisation, manifestation and meditation.

6. Personal objects: used to strengthen the personal link with the energy used in magical practice.

7. Meditation, visualisation and intention: the most important tools in intuitive magic, as they allow you to connect with your personal energy and direct it to create changes in the physical world.

8. Nature: trees, flowers, water, rocks, sky, etc. are powerful tools for intuitive practices, as they allow you to connect with the energies of nature.

9. Divinatory tools: crystal ball, tea, oracle, tarot - used to develop your intuition and your connection to the universe.

Intuitive magic is a personal practice, and each witch may have her own list of tools. So it's important to listen to yourself and not hesitate to experiment to find the tools that best suit your practice.

Let's talk about the witches' broom!

The witches' broom is a traditional tool used in the practice of witchcraft. It can have several uses, depending on the practice and beliefs:

1. Cleansing: The broom is often used to physically cleanse a space before beginning a magical practice. It can also be used to energetically cleanse a space, sweeping away bad or negative energies.

2. Protection: The broom is often seen as a tool of protection. By using the broom to draw a magic circle around a space, it can protect practitioners from harmful influences.

3. Connection to nature: The broom is often associated with nature, and by making it from natural materials such as tree branches and grasses, it can be used to connect with the energies of nature and reinforce magical practices.

4. Rituals: The broom is often used in purification rituals, it can be used to mark magical circles, to invoke spirits, to make offerings, etc.

5. Symbolism: The broom is often seen as a symbol of the goddess, femininity, creativity, transformation and so on. It can therefore be used to reinforce the links with these symbols in magical practices.

Would you like to find out more? In this video, I'll show you my personal sanctuary and ritual objects! Enjoy your visit! (in french)