The is one of the most important altar tools used to represent the Goddess and the Womb of life. The Chalice is used to drink wine or juice from in during rituals or spells. The chalice represents the womb of the Goddess. Generally, a drink is taken after ritual or completing a spell to helps to replenish the body of energy, which has been released in rite.
Pentacle / Pentagram; The Pentagram is a symbol of a star encased in a circle. Always with 5 points (one pointing upward), each has its own meaning. The upward point of the star is representative of the spirit. The other four points all represent an element; earth, air, fire, and water. All these things contributive to who we are in life and are a part of spirit of all things.
The pentagram has long been believed to be a potent protection against evil, a symbol of conflict that shields the wearer and the home. The pentagram five points outwards is believe to be a sign of personal defensive, along with protective pentagon within the stars center.
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