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Magick wand: as in other magickal systems, some gypsies also use the wand (kosh), used in ritual spells to direct energy, and also sometimes used to feel energies and objects (as in dowsing).

The wand is made with straight wooden branches, handcrafted by the sorceress herself, and some put crystals in the wand. They can consecrate it, for example, in the moonlight or by passing through the water of a stream and saying:

“Katar rook, katar puv, Katar Mamus, Akai sor mi ruzlapen”

Which means:

“From the tree, from the earth, from the Mother, all my strength comes from them”.

Knife: Gypsies always use a pocketknife, dagger, and other types of knives. They can be used for defense, cutting and carving branches, cutting herbs, etc. Sometimes they take the old blade of a kitchen knife and reuse it, putting it back on a new wooden handle (carved by them) and reusing that “choori” or “churia” knife. It can be used to harvest magical herbs, during a certain lunar phase or simple herbs to make tea.

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Gypsy altar

You can prepare an altar to your liking, including elements of the gypsy tradition.

The tablecloth can be white, and you can place two candlesticks, a pentagram (which can be fixed on the wall) or the carriage wheel.

Place a vase with flowers, a gypsy dagger, candlesticks, and a statuette of Saint Sara Kali. A censer.

Also have a small bowl with water. The 4 elements will be represented on the altar.

The bowl represents the water element, the candles represent the earth element (the candle body), and the flame represents fire. The incense represents fire (combustion) and air (its smoke), etc.

You can also place some crystals on the altar; they represent the earth element and catalyze energies.

Incense is frequently used in gypsy magick: sandalwood, jasmine, lily, lady-of-the-night, rosemary, benzoin, eucalyptus.

You can place other adornments on the altar, such as; a fan, a deck of cards, a scarf, a small chest, something that reminds you of the gypsy egrégore.

In gypsy magick, it is usual to place offerings to Santa Sara Kali on the altar, such as: bread, fruits, a chalice with wine, and another chalice with water.

Fruits can be grapes or apples. Also, place flowers in the vase.

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