Athame(Magic knife) - This
often dull, usually double-edged knife is used to direct
energy in a dimension where real knives are useless. It
is not used to actually cut things on a physical plane.
Some athames are black handled for black absorbs energy.
Mine however is not, it is basically a matter of choice.
It is the symbol of the God and is associated with fire.
Wand - Usually made of wood or metal. It is an instrument of invocation. The wand and athame serve the same purpose and either can be used. Although the wand is associated with air.
Pentacle - A flat disc with a pentagram
inscribed on it. It's basic use is to evoke entities and protect.
It si also used for empowering jewelry and gems, if
placed in the center of the 5 pointed star. The pentacle
should be upright as shown in the picture. The pentacle
is associated with earth.
Chalice - Usually long-stemmed and
opaque. It is a symbol fo emotion and fertility. They
are used in dedication and initiaiton ceremonies, holiday
rituals and certain spells. The chalice is associated
with water.
Broom - Can be used for decoration, magick or ritual.
It is used to sweep an area clean of negative energies.
The broom is associated with air.
Censer or incense burner - Main function is to purify the area. It is often placed before the images of the Deities on the altar and is associated with air.
Cauldron - An ancient vessel of cooking and making
brews. It is the symbol of the Goddess. The cauldron can
also be used for scrying. In ancient days the cauldron
was used for heating water in preparation of a birth to
the cleansing of herbs to prepare the dead.
Book of Shadows - This is a workbook for witches.
It can contain anything from invocations, recipes, spells,
rituals, and more. Any blank book will do. Some people
even use their computers as a book of shadows.
Bell - A feminine symbol often used to invoke the goddess.
Can be rung to ward off evil spells and spirits or to
evoke good energies.
Bolline(white-handled knife) - Used for harvesting herbs, wands, plants, or inscribing candles, etc. It is a working knife used to cut and work on a physical plane.
Crystal sphere - Used to contemplate divination or scrying. Can be used on the altar to represent the Goddess.
Staff - Same as the wand only more theatrical.