Magical Tools and Supplies for Teen Witches

I often get letters from teens with no money wondering how they can obtain the tools required for spells and rituals. These tools are often costly and can leave young witches empty-handed when it comes to supplies. Fortunately, there are several teen-friendly ways to obtain tools aside from getting a part-time job.

First, you should realize that ancient witches did not have money to buy fancy and ready-made supplies. Their tools were what they had on hand. The entire practice, in fact, was based on making do with what you have. To us, a cauldron is a somewhat arcane tool. To ancient witches, it was just your regular run-of-the-mill cook pot. Wands today are fancy crystal-encrusted metal centerpieces. Ancient Pagans used plain wooden rods. Even the witches' broom was just a common household tool. Here are some excellent alternatives for you to use in ritual:

CAULDRON-- A cauldron need not be made of iron. The symbolism of the cauldron is that of the womb of the Goddess. it is also used to hold water for scrying and candles and herbs for spells. The bowl will need to be a dark color such as black, blue, purple, or brown. It can be a ceramic or glass bowl or a wooden salad bowl. I have a beautiful wooden one I bought at a second-hand store for a dollar. Look for bowls in thrift stores, dollar stores, and garage sales. You can paint beautiful and magical symbols on the outside of the bowl or glue on glass rhinestones and crystals.