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Hand made. 21 cm high, 9 cm diameter _ _ _ The Element of Water is represented through the use of the Chalice, which is a ceremonial drinking vessel. The Chalice is used to take drinks during rituals and at the culmination of ritual work. In some paths it is also used to toast the Gods. This tool also represents the universal feminine or the womb, especially when combined with the Athamé during the symbolic Great Rite. However, in Asatru the chalice is used as a drinking horn for holding sacred mead. Chalices are used for: * Mixing salt and water * Mixing potions * Invoking the power of the Moon * Conjuring emotions * Presenting offerings and pouring libations * Drinking ritual wine * Create bonds between coven members * Proposing toasts - - - The Pentacle is often used in ceremonial magic as it blocks evil very effectively. It’s direction is North and it’s energy is Female. In the upward direction it is used for Protection, Blessing, Consecration, Meditation and Positive energy. In the downward direction it is used for Banishing and Binding. The five points of the pentacle can be used to represent several things: Five Senses Human Body Love, Wisdom, Power, Knowledge and Law Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit In Tarot, the pentacle symbolises political action and intrigue.
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