Pagan tools are nothing if not consecrated properly. Consecration (Exorcism) purifies by means of salt, water, and incense. The salt, water, and incense stand for the four elements of the Wise - earth, water, and fire, together with air - symbolically constituting the basis for the material universe, in the language of alchemy and Witchcraft. By consecrating anything, you are in effect using these four basic constituents to "wash" the article of all extraneous vibrations, prior to recharging it with your own will and concentrated power. 
     Consecration must take place before a circle is cast, as of course the tools are used in magickal rites.

Formula

     Basically, any form of words can be used to consecrate something, ranging from a long ecclesiastical-sounding Latin invocation to a simple jingle. Witches generally prefer the latter. The chants can be freely replaced by your own words (which are best) before a consecration is to take place, it is best to take a nice herbal or ritual bath and meditate. Indoors or out, one must be comfortable, alone (or at least hidden from grandma's eyes), and in a very positive state of mind. 
Raw Materials in preparation (Anytime new items are to be consecrated this must be done first) 
     Take a small handful of new or sea salt and casting into a bowl of fresh water, Breathe these words (or yours) onto the water's surface, mentally visualizing - and this is the important thing - with all the faith, will, and imagination you can muster, a dim bluish light beginning to hover over you. 

"Water and earth 
Where you are cast 
No spell nor adverse purpose last 
Not in complete accord with me. 
As my word, so mote it be!"

This is now your charged salt and water with you will use to make your working tools.

Similarly, casting a few grains of church quality incense (Frankincense tears or Myrrh) onto a glowing charcoal block contained in a mug or ashtray filled with sand, chant as you hold your hand outstretched over it: 

"Creature of fire 
this charge I lay, 
no phantom in thy presence stay. 
Here my will addressed to thee; 
and as my word, so mote it be!"

Again, strongly visualize the coals radiating that strange blue light as you speak. With this charged fire, you complete consecration of raw materials and move onto the working tools: 
The Cup And Thurible 
     These tools, on the whole, must be consecrated first before the athame and other tool, as they take a part in the latter’s erasure.

The Cup

Once you have acquired a suitable goblet and the moons is waxing toward full, take your charged water and steep in it the following powdered herbs: 

Vervain ~ Mint ~ Basil ~ Rosemary ~ Hyssop ~ Lavender ~ Sage ~ Valerian ~ Fennel 
   (proper substitution may be used)

     A re-charge of the water must now be done (as explained above). Having done this, sprinkle the cup with the water and pass it through the incense smoke, chanting words to this effect, and visualizing the blue purifying light flickering around you as you do. (Rune inscription follows in some sects)

"By water and fire 
I conjure thee 
That there remain within thy frame
no adverse thought nor enmity. 
Hear my will! Attend to me! 
As my word, so mote it be!"

The Thurible

Again a simple process, once a metal chafing dish or suitable censer is acquired, fill it with an inch or so of sand. Once again when the moon is waxing, consecrate your thurible in the same manner with charged fire and water, as you did your cup. And again rune inscription follows. Now you have a working cup and thurible in which to charge your water and fire for the following three main consecrations: (and all after)

The Athame

     Once your double edged, black hilted knife is acquired, when the moon is waning, make an infusion in distilled water of any of the following herbs. Into this mix a drop of your own blood (traditionally a black cat but we're not going there)  Dragon's Blood (very common) Sulfur (not indoors!)  Asafetida (again not indoors!) 

     Consecrate your knife with water from your cup and the incense above in your thurible, and then heat the blade on the coals of your thurible until it gets as hot as possible. You will have to stoke up good heat to do this. When the blade is red hot, plunge it into your brew, chanting these words (or yours), each immersion, and once again, visualize! 

"Blade of steel 
I conjure thee
to ban such things 
as named by me. 
As my word, so mote it be!"

     This process of tempering should be repeated three times. Having done this, you must magnetize the blade. Hold your athame in your left hand, the magnet by one end, (or a lodestone) in your right, and beginning at the handle end, draw the tip of the magnet down the whole length of the blade. Keeps this up for a few minutes always stroking the same direction, chanting these words: 

"Blade of steel, 
I conjure thee 
attract all things 
as named by me! 
As my word, so mote it be!"

     Finally paint your runes on the hilt (optional), and bury it point down for three days and three nights. (Your backyard will do fine) At the end of this time you may dig up your athame and wrapping it in a piece of consecrated cloth, tuck it safely away ready for magickal use. 

The Cord

Most Witches make their own cords out of red ribbon or river rushes. The latter takes an artisan to make properly. Out of this, measure of three, six-foot lengths. When the moon is waxing, consecrate these with fire and water, and knotting the ends together, start braiding them, chanting the following jingle (or your own), binding in the magickal light with each twist:

"Made to measure 
wrought to bind, 
Blessed Be thou cord entwined."

When done, tie the end off to prevent unraveling and repeat your sealing words: 
 "So mote it be!"

     Finally, tie another knot three feet six-inches from the first knot, a further one at four feet, another at four feet six, another at five feet, and finally another at five feet six inches. These knots are used for circle layout of various sizes.

The Book

     Assuming you have purchased/made a suitable book of fine paper, again when the moon is waxing, cover the back and binding of the book with the material of your choice (natural material is best). Consecrate your new book in the same manner as the other tools and while you draw your runes/diagrams on the cover, chant:

"Book of words, 
book of deeds, 
Blessed Be thou book of art!"

 Finally write your witch name in the center of the cover and seal once again: 
 "So mote it be!"

     This book, along with your athame will be your most treasured magickal possession and should not be flaunted or shown unless it is to other witches or coven members. 

Consecration Of Chalice, Athame Or Other Tools

Before these assembled spirits I bring (name type of tool) to be dedicated to the service of the Lady and Lord.

(Pass tool three times through smoke of the incense.)

By the power of air, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of thought and to harmlessness that all intentions for which thou art used may harm none and be for the good of all.

(Pass tool three times through or over the flame of the fire candle.)

By the power of fire, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of desire, and to harmlessness that all goals which thou art doest help achieve may harm none and be for the good of all.

(Take a few drops of water and sprinkle or dab on instrument.)

By the power of water, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of emotion, and to harmlessness that all that thou shalt be used in a spirit of harmony, harming none and for the good of all.

(Touch instrument to the stone or salt in north quarter)

By the power of earth, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to steadfastness and purity of purpose, that my will be achieved without wavering, with harm to none and for the good of all. (If this is a chalice, present it first to the Lady, then to the Lord, if athame, reverse order. All other instruments use personal preference, but it is courtesy to present them to Her first.)

Presentation For Chalice

Lady Freya, Keeper of Femininity, bless this chalice. Let it be as Thy cauldron, a vessel of productivity that it may be worthy to dispense Thy bounty. Let it be used in Thy service and in the service of humanity. Let it be so bound that no harm may come of it to any being, but let it rather be an instrument of good-will and understanding; of loving harmony. To Thy sacred self I dedicate this vessel, (name of vessel), that it and I may long be of service to Thee.

Lord Thor, companion to the Lady, champion of the Gods, bless this chalice and keep watch over it. Guard the works which come forth from it, that they ever be in the service of Thee and Thy Lady, that they be of service to humankind, and that they abide by the laws of harmony. To Thee I vow I shall use it for Her sacred purposes, and for no other. So mote it be!

Presentation For Athame

Lord Thor, thunderer & hammer wielder, bless this athame. Let it be as the spring rains which fall upon the earth to cause Her to bring forth Her bounty.

Let it quicken my hopes and dreams, yet keep them from causing harm. Let it guide them in the harmony of the seasons, bringing forth only good for all.

Lord Thor, bless this athame, (name of athame), that it be used ever in the worship and honor of the Gods.

Lady Freya, companion to the Thunderer, lover of the Gods, bless this athame that it shall bring forth joy, and shall cause no pain nor disharmony to any.

I dedicate this athame (name athame), symbol of the Defender and Rain Maker, to Thy service. May it ever bring Thee joy and pride. So mote it be!

(This ritual, with suitable changes, may be used to dedicate other tools as well as these.)

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