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Athame, a
double-edged steel dagger which is used in performing ceremonial magic. Witches use it to direct magical energy during spell-casting.
The athame is used to represent the element of fire and the direction of the south. In the circle the athame is used to cast the circle and to charge the contents of the chalice in the central rite of all Wicca, the symbolic joining of the Lord and the Lady in love. It is also used to banish any imbalanced, excess positive or negative energies that are harmful to us - in whatever form these may take. It is not used however for mundane tasks such as inscribing candles or slicing the "cake" for cakes and wine. A simple, white-handled knife is kept for that usage.
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