The Wiccan athame is a double-edged ritual knife and is used for directing energy, such as “cutting” unwanted energetic ties, drawing symbols in the air, drawing the sacred circle before ritual and closing it afterward. The athame is not necessarily very sharp, both for safety reasons and because traditionally, it doesn’t actually cut anything on the physical plane. The athame’s masculine, assertive qualities make it a powerful representation of the God
The athame is associated with both Fire and Air. depending on the tradition. Those who link it with Air are drawing from the symbolism of pre-Wiccan esoteric systems like that found in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, which was a major influence on Wicca. Because sharpness is associated with intellect—the domain of Air—and because the athame directs energy through its movements in the air, this association feels the most authentic for many Wiccans.
Cleanse the athame before your ritual activities
9" long / 5" Blade 4" handle
Product Code: HOLD3I0M58
