Author: Savannah
Are you looking to consecrate your magical tools? You’ve probably heard many people tell you that you need to consecrate your tools but is this even necessary? And if it is necessary how do you do it? And, how often do you consecrate your tools?
Let’s begin by answering how often you consecrate your magical tools. Some witches may never consecrate anything at all and have wildly successful spells and rituals with that tool. Others will say that you need to do it at least once, and then whenever anybody else touches your magical instrument.
Personally, I like to consecrate my general witchcraft tools in a very easy manner which I will explain below. If I was preparing tools for ritual magick, then I’m going to take my time and consecrate the tool according to what is required under that system of magick.
Basic Consecration
Let’s begin with a basic consecration of a tool that you probably have purchased online or at a magical store. Maybe you don’t even know what you want to do with this tool as yet or, maybe you don’t even know how to use it at this stage. But you do know is that you want this to be magically cleansed so when you do get to use it it is ready for use.
Even if you don’t follow a specific God or Demon, you can still refer or call to, the universal source of everything as your connection point to spirit. Many many years ago when I didn’t have a specific name for my magical system, I just knew that there was a universal source of energy and later I was very comfortable saying this was dark matter or black matter. If you do you have a specific God or Demon that you will be connecting to as spirit, then you use what is favourable to that specific spirit. If you’re completely new don’t sweat it.
Let’s Begin!
In this ritual I’m going to suggest you have a candle, obviously representing the element of fire, but it’s also a beacon of connection to the spiritual world. The colour of this candle could be corresponding to the purpose of the tool, or perhaps you are using the specific colour correspondences pertaining to your spiritual practice/Religion.
You should also have some water in a bowl that is not salted. The water that you use could have herbs infused, that could be corresponding to the purpose of the tool. For example, perhaps the tool is a scrying bowl that you consecrating, and you could be adding a little Dittany of Crete into the water bowl as Dittany of Crete is excellent for spiritual communication and necromancy purposes.
This candle and water for me is for my connection to the spiritual world, and as an offering to the spiritual world. As I touch always into various magical systems while I’m performing any magical ritual, in Hoodoo magic, we have a glass of water next to the candle “to quench the first of the spirits for their hard work.” We all have our little things that we do, and this is just something that I always do.
So in magick we draw our energy from the elements so when we are consecrating tools we consider each of the elements and give a blessing to the tool by touching or connecting the tool with each element – Air, fire, water, Earth, and then of course spirit.
You may be wondering which items belong to each of these elements?
Water – water, wine
Air – incense
Fire – candle, or something else that has a flame on the altar
Earth – Pentacle (witchcraft/pagan altars will have a pentacle); soil, Sand, and depending on the tool and the purpose are use graveyard dirt.
Spirit – That whom you are talking to during the ritual
So what does this look like in a ritual?
You take your magical tool and you run it through the smoke of the incense, dip your fingers in the bowl of water and sprinkle it with the water, run it through the flame of the fire, touched it to the pentacle or sprinkle the earth element onto the tool, and while you do so you say something like this:
In the name of (god or goddess you desire), I consecrate this (name of tool) to be used in my practice of the craft (or your specific magic system).
I charge this by the element of earth (Touch the pentacle), by the element air (pass through the smoke), by the element fire (pass through the flame), and by the element water (sprinkle with water).
This tool is now by the powers of magick, bound to assist me in all my magical work.
So be it.
Now that your magical tool is thoroughly consecrated, feel free to place it on your altar so it can soak up some of those magical energies. Or perhaps you want to place it safely in a special magical toolbox ready for later use.
And if you’re going to be inscribing the tool with any type of magical symbols, runes, sigils etc, do so now. I will add just for the point of being confusing, sometimes I will consecration once before and once after engraving. It really will depend on the purpose of the tool’s creation.
And another tip…… Sharing is not caring when it comes to your personal magical tools. You don’t want somebody else’s magical imprint and energy impacting your own frequency, so it’s best to keep them hidden if you intend to use them for spellcasting purposes.
Wiccan Style Conscreation of Tools
As Wicca has provided a lot of information on how to become a witch (and was basically the only way to learn about witchcraft for many decades), I thought I would also add this ritual where you consecrate the tools with water and incense.
In Buckland’s Complete Book of WitchcraftThe “sprinkling and censing” ritual
Ritual cleansing is necessary throughout magic as every artifact harbors its own distinct vibrations that may hinder the success of spells or rituals if not properly catered to. Ritual cleansing is therefore meant to dedicate the items at one’s disposal to the task at hand thereby safeguarding the conjuror from otherworldly presences. This procedure can also be done for jewelry or any other item that the conjuror so wishes. The ritual conducted for cleansing items is referred to as a “sprinkling and censing” ritual which is done through a combination of incense and holy water.
Holy Water is used for:
- Cleansing and purification, both for individual bathing and for space-cleansing (sprinkle in corners)
- Altar cleansing and blessing
- Healing spells. Holy Water is also believed capable of magically transmitting physical relief, especially for headaches and tension. Use in compresses and massage
- Cleansing and empowering materials and tools: anoint roots and crystals or let roots and minerals soak in Holy Water
- Exorcism and banishing spells
In order for any water to be deemed holy, it is necessary to first “charge” it. When added to incense, this combination becomes a spiritual cleansing agent that rids one’s items of negative vibrations. “Holy Water” indicates any water that is held sacred or has special significance for the spell-caster. This may be water from a shrine dedicated to a deity or water from a sacred spring. It may be water from the tap of your favorite restaurant. If this concept holds no meaning for you, if all water is the same, then simply substitute pure spring water wherever a spell indicates Holy Water.
In order to charge any water, it must be mixed with salt first. Salt has traditionally been used in the deterrence of malevolent spiritual presences thus imbuing it with divine qualities. This is a very simple process akin to ordinary culinary procedures and conjurors across all levels of experience can engage as such. The combination of salt and water has properties that enable it to ward off negative vibrations and malevolent energies from the netherworld. In so doing, the conjuror is able to protect themselves from otherworldly entities with unknown agendas.
Another important point of note is that consecration of all items need only be done once before they are used in any ritualistic procedures. Subsequent uses for these items would therefore already be rid of the aforementioned negative vibrations. The conjuror is however free to ritually cleanse their items as many times as they deem necessary as this can increase the chances for a desirable outcome.
Example tool Athame:
The first item which the conjuror is tasked with cleansing is their personal knife (athame) as it is used throughout magical rituals. Prior to beginning the ritual cleansing, one has to cast their circle before engaging in self-dedication.
One has to hum the following prayer:
“Now is the temple erected. I shall not leave it but with good reason. So be it.“
Before starting, the conjuror has to stand in the middle of the cast circle and hold the knife aloft while saying the following:
“God and Goddess; Lord and Lady; Father and Mother of All Life.
Here do I present my personal Tool for approval.
From the materials of nature it has been fashioned;
Wrought into the form you now see.
I would that it henceforth may serve me
As a tool and weapon, in thy service.“
The next step involves the placement of the knife on the altar. The conjuror then has to stand or kneel with head bowed for a few moments before the altar. Here, one has to contemplate the construction of the knife and whatever they did to personalize it. It is through personalizing this artifact that it truly becomes one’s own.
The next step is to dip one’s fingers in the holy water and sprinkle it over the knife which is presumably placed atop the altar at this point. The knife should then be held in the smoke of the incense while slowly turning it to ensure that each part is equally censed.
The following prayer should then be said next:
“May the Sacred Water and the smoke of the Holy Incense drive out any impurities in this knife, that it be pure and cleansed, ready to serve me any my gods in any way I desire.
So mote it be.”
The knife should then be held by the palms of both hands while the conjuror focuses all of their energies on it. It is these energies which constitute the power that the conjuror imparts on their personal working tool.
The following prayer should then be said next:
“I charge this knife, through me, with the wisdom and might of the God and Goddess.
May it serve us well, keeping me from harm and acting in their service in all things.
So mote it be.“
The conjuror can move on to the consecration of other items before closing the circle.
It is noteworthy that the process of ritual cleansing is similar for all the conjuror’s working tools with the only difference being the shift towards use of the actual name of the artifact being cleansed at the time be it swords, jewellery, etc
One can begin the conclusion of the ritual after all the working tools have been spiritually cleansed of all negative vibrations. The newly consecrated knife should be held aloft in the right hand – left hand for left-handed people. The following prayer should be said in the event that the conjuror does not wish to cleanse any more tools:
“My thanks to the gods for their attendance.
May they ever watch over me, guarding and guiding me in all that I do.
Love is the Law and Love is the Bond.
So be it.“
The conjuror is required to keep the consecrated item (knife) concealed on their person wherever they go for a period of not less than twenty-four hours after this ritual. When they go to sleep, the consecrated item should be kept under the pillow for three consecutive nights before it can be used in any capacity. After this, the item should never be allowed to be used by another person in any magical capacity or for any other use outside of the circle.
Remember you can modify this Ritual as you see fit. And it can also be used for any spiritual tool or item you have and wish to consecrate!
Other Helpful Articles:
A basic method to consecrate a magical tool
Making A Rune Set; Blood Consecration
Psalms for the Consecration Prayer