A basic method to consecrate a magical tool

Clichéd as it may sound, the wand is one of the most popular magical tools in Witchcraft, Wicca, as well as in some ceremonial magic traditions. It has a number of magical purposes. A wand is used for the directing of energy during a ritual. Because it’s a phallic symbol it is used to represent male energy, power, and virility. Representative of the element of Air (although in a few traditions it symbolizes Fire), the wand can be used to consecrate a sacred space, or invoke deity.

If you have purchased or made magical tools, you need to take the extra step and consecrate these tools. Think of consecration like your way to say “Hello” to your new magical tool.

While there are many way to do this consecration of tools, I will provide you a more Wiccan method, as I am fresh off of writing the Wiccan Witchcraft Series of books.

The Tool Consecration Method:

This ritual is a simple one that can be used to consecrate any magical tools, clothing or jewelry, or even the altar itself. By offering the tool to the powers of the four elements, it is consecrated and blessed from all directions.

You’ll need:

• a white candle,
• a cup of water,
• a small bowl of salt,
• incense.

Each corresponds to one of the cardinal elements and directions:
•    North/Earth: salt
•    East/Air: incense
•    South/Fire: candle
•    West/Water: water

If your tradition requires you to cast a circle, do so now.

Light the candle and the incense.

Take the tool or other item you wish to consecrate in your hands, and face north.
Pass it over the salt and say:

Powers of the North,
Guardians of the Earth,


I consecrate this wand of willow (or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc)
and charge it with your energies.


I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.


Now, turn to the east and, holding the tool in the smoke of the incense, say:

Powers of the East,
Guardians of the Air,


I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.


Next, face the south and pass the tool over the flame of the candle and repeat the process, saying:

Powers of the South,


Guardians of Fire,


I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.


I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.


Finally, turn to the west, and pass your ritual tool over the cup of water. Say:

Powers of the West,


Guardians of Water,


I consecrate this wand of willow [or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc]
and charge it with your energies.


I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.


Face your altar, hold the wand (athame/chalice/amulet/whatever) to the sky, and say:

I charge this wand in the name of Old Ones,
the Ancients, the Sun and the Moon and the Stars.


By the powers of the Earth, of Air, of Fire and of Water
I banish the energies of any previous owners,
and make it new and fresh.


I consecrate this wand,
and it is mine.

Now you’ve not only consecrated the tool, you’ve claimed ownership.
In many Pagan traditions, including some forms of Wicca, it’s considered a good idea to put the item to use immediately to bind the consecration and strengthen the energy of the tool.

Check out my guide on How to make a magic wand and charge the wand with sound

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