Black Magic – Magic used against the will of other or with negative/ harmful intentions. This type of magic is also known as Magic of the right-hand. Its purpose can be evil or selfish. Voodoo is often associated with black magic while it distinguishes well between white and black magic.

Book of Shadows – A Wiccan Book that contains spells or texts of a religious character highly influenced by Wicca or Neopaganism. The author of this Book is Gerald Gardner considered to be the father of Wicca religion. The Book was found out to be based on previous work like The Key of Solomon, The Gospel of the Witches and also connected to rituals of Freemasonry.

Candles – Made of wax or other materials are commonly used in magic for several purposes. Each color is associated with a certain purpose for example: Red or pink candles are used for love spells or rituals, green is used for healing purposes, white for protection. Blue is used for serenity or harmony, yellow for money or success. Black candles are used to absorb negative energies, purple is associated with the spiritual world and can be used to enhance intuition or to connect with the spirit or the higher self.  

Chalice – In Latin Calix is a large cup or goblet used for spiritual practices. A chalice can be linked to rituals that involve sexuality or creativity. Often it is used to contain either sacred liquids or drinks that can be passed from person to person representing unity.

Charms – Charm can either hold the same meaning as a magic spell (magic charm) but the word is also used to refer to amulets or talismans.

Crystal Ball – A ball made of crystal or glass used for fortune telling. It is used in clairvoyance but can also assist in some rituals. The first reported use of a crystal ball dates back to the to the Celtic druids who predicted the future with the help of beryl balls. Crystal gazing was popular during the Victorian era and claimed to work better when the Sun was at its most northern declination.

Deities – The Gods or goddesses in polytheistic religions (meaning religions that believe in more than one God). Deities are very important to Wiccans, Egyptians, and Pagans all around the world and have a sacred role in Magic.

Divination – Is a method used to find answers for questions regarding the past, present, and future using psychic or spiritual methods such as the tarot, pendulums, crystal balls, an oracle, shells, candle readings or other methods.

Enchantment – A spell cast on an object used for rituals, the object should be kept secret or hidden from others, in order to work it must be charmed with the enchantment. Crystals or amulets are often used as tools for enchantments. Synonym of a magic spell though enchantments are commonly locked within objects while spells not necessarily.

Hoodoo – Is an African American spiritual tradition that originated from a number of West African spiritual traditions and beliefs dating back from the times of the slave trade. It is also known as Rootwork and sometimes connected to Voodoo. 

Incense – A stick or cone made or an aromatic and biological material that can be burned releasing fragrant smoke. Incense can be used to decorate a place but also during meditation or therapy. Incense is also used to purify bad energies and is believed to attract love or money. In some countries it may also be used as a deodorant or insectifuge.

Magic circle – A space that is considered sacred wherein all magick is to be worked and all rituals contained. It holds ritual energy until the spell caster or Witch is ready to release it. Magic circles often contain pentagrams within them and crystals or coarse salt around.

Magic elements – Fire, Water, Earth, and Air are used as elements in Magic. In the ancient world, the universe was divided into four principles, also called energies or elements. With the advances in Chemistry, it is known that there are more than these four elements, however; these four simple principles are still accepted in Ritual Magic nowadays.

Runes – Objects used for divination containing letters from the runic alphabets which are part of several Germanic languages before the Latin alphabet was adopted. The Scandinavians have variants called “futhark” or “fuþark” (which is related to their first six letters of the alphabet). 

Salt – Salt is a common household ingredient that can be used to cleanse negative energies or for protective purposes. It is believed that when mixed into a bath with herbs it helps to keep bad energies out, removing them while protecting at the same time.

Seal -Depiction with images, words or symbols used to call upon certain deities or used to manifest a wish. A famous book containing seals is the Goetia. There are seals for angels and demons, the spell caster can also personalize his own seal.

Spell Caster– A person who casts spells or practices Magick. Some religions like Wicca integrate spell casters as an important part of their Doctrine. Other designations for spell casters are Witch, Sorcerer or rootworker.

Spells of Magic  – Also called magic spells are formulas that can be written or spoken that can be used to amplify and manifest a wish or a desire. Spells can be fitted into three larger categories: White magic spells, gray and black magic spells and are generally performed by a spell caster or witch.

Tarot – A set of cards used for divinatory purposes to predict the future, evaluate the present and look into a person’s past. The tarot consists of card game that was first used in the 15th century and became popular in France. Its use in the field of divination only started in the 18th century. To see the future with cards is called cartomancy. The tarot is very popular for questions regarding love.

Wand  – In Wicca the Wand is the symbol for the element Air although in other traditions it may also symbolize fire. It can be made from various materials such as wood, stone, crystals metal or rock. Sometimes a crystal is put at the end of the wand. It is used to summon spirits especially elementals who can be afraid of other materials such as iron and steel. 

Witchcraft – Also called Witchery is the practice or the belief in, super sensitive skills or abilities exercised by individuals to obtain certain effects or to materialize their desires or wishes. It is a concept that can be different from culture to culture and therefore is not easy to define as one. Witchcraft can hold a religious, spiritual or even medicinal character and can be present within societies and groups whose culture is connected to Magic.