10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATHAME»
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athame in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
athame and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Witchcraft Today: An Encyclopedia of Wiccan and Neopagan ...
The athame is a black-handled ritual knife—one of the most common
distinguishing marks of the Neopagan Witch. Gerald Gardner, in Witchcraft Today
, called the athame one of the three most essential tools of the Witch. It is clear
that this tool ...
2
Voodoo Rituals: A User's Guide
Athame. The classical Athame (picture on the right) is a tool from the European
witch tradition. Many skilled sorcerers and witches prefer to craft it themselves.
The handle is preferably black; the blade is of steel or iron and can be
magnetized.
3
The Witch's Guide to Life
The athame is the witch's working knife, though it is usually used to cut nothing
but air. For cutting herbs, there is the (normally white-handled) boline. However,
as with everything in the Craft, the individual witch is the innovator rather than (
one ...
4
Wicca: A Year and a Day - 366 Days of Spiritual Practice in ...
Making an athame is an art in itself that re- quires knowledge of metallurgy,
blacksmithery,and even astrology.The athame aligns with the element of fire,
which is also closely associated with the planet Mars and all of its martial
vibrations.
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The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism
In the narrower sense used here, it refers to the consecrated items presented to
the candidate in the Alexandrian and Gardnerian first-degree initiation rituals.
ATHAME The athame (pronounced alternatively ah- THAH-may or ah-THAY-may
) is ...
Shelley Rabinovitch, James Lewis, 2004
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Reclaim the Power of the Witch: Making Magic Make Sense
Athame. The athame, or witch's knife, is used during rituals. The athame is a knife
with a double-edged blade and a black handle. The symbolism of the athame
connects it to the Moon, the silver blade representing the full moon and the ...
7
The Witch's Master Grimoire: An Encyclopedia of Charms, ...
The athame is a double-edged knife used to inscribe, or cast, the circle of power
onto the earth or floor. It is associated with the element of fire, and it represents
strength, power, and the masculine force of nature. Since the athame is a
weapon, ...
8
Seeker's Guide to Learning Wicca: Training to First Degree ...
Casting the Circle The ritual leader takes the athame from the altar, continues to
face East, raises the athame toward the sky in salutation to the Gods then kisses
it. They then spend a minute drawing power from the earth into themselves and ...
9
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft
What's more, you may attract unwanted attention to yourself, and maybe even the
police (especially if you've been brandishing your athame). If you want to use a
park or other public place for ritual, plan ahead. Get a permit, if you need one, ...
Denise Zimmermann, Katherine Gleason, Miria Liguana, 2006
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A Wiccan Bible: Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from ...
Different traditions of Wicca have unique specifications for the athame. Most
agree that the handle should be dark and that the blade be double edged. The
reason for the dark handle is because darker colors absorb light more readily. It
is thus ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATHAME»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
athame is used in the context of the following news items.
Penny Dreadful Season 2.9 Recap: 'Hell Itself My Only Foe'
fugue states while sharpening her athame, it also makes me very nervous: when their bond finally breaks, it's going to happen hard and fast. «WordandFilm.com, Jun 15»
ABCs of Magic
Athame: When leading a group ritual, inconspicuously rest the tip of your athame in a candle flame for a few minutes. Remove it just before you ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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The opportunity to wield the athame is accorded exclusively to “Seekers.” But this status must be earned. Quin's father and Shinobu's dad are ... «Bellingham Herald, May 15»
Seekers and Guides: A Simple Spell for Earth Day
with your wand as opposed to your athame or any other blade. Remember, the wand is “used to summon certain spirits with whom it would not ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
Beltane Ritual 2015
(In my coven we generally cast the circle with a sword, but an athame, wand, or even a finger works just fine. I tend to prefer to cast the circle in ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
Jason Reads and Listens (Book and Music Reviews)
Over the last few months I 've been finishing my own book (The Witch's Athame, coming in early 2016!), busy with festival presentations, and all ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
Wicca in the Real World
Some Wiccan rituals do require an athame, a double-sided knife, but not to harm — they're used as a beacon of energy in some spells. «The Gateway Online, Apr 15»
Ostara – A Solitary Ritual
Pick up the wand or athame, or if you prefer, just use your index finger. Move to the East, pause, then slowly walk the circle clockwise, drawing ... «Patheos, Mar 15»
Ostara/Spring Equinox Ritual
High Priest: “The athame is to the Lord.” High Priestess: “As the cup is the Lady.” Both: “United in life and abundance. Blessed Be!” (Athame is ... «Patheos, Mar 15»
Charmed Season 10 #5 Review
However, another threat lurks in the darkness as a demon named Valen attacks with the ancient Athame, a weapon that can destroy souls. «Unleash The Fanboy, Feb 15»
