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The Sacred Edge Care and Simple Consecration of the Athame Lore of the Blade Awakening the Steel To hold a ritual blade is to hold an extension of your own Will. At Moonlight Mysteries, we understand that the blade is a conductor of intent. For your Athame or Boline to function as a sacred tool, it must be maintained both in its physical appearance and its spiritual resonance. Physical Preservation   ✦   Ritual blades should never be cleaned with harsh chemicals. Wipe the steel …

What Is a Cingulum? The Witch's Cord, Spell Cords & Handfasting Explained If you've been initiated into a traditional coven, you already know the weight of the cord placed around your waist. If you're new to Wicca or traditional witchcraft, you may have encountered the word cingulum and wondered what it means, why it matters, and whether you need one. The answer, for most serious practitioners, is yes. The cingulum is one of the oldest and most symbolically loaded tools in the witch's k …