Editing Ceremonial magic (section)

===Magical weapons===
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The practice of ceremonial magic often requires tools made or consecrated specifically for this use, called magical weapons, which are required for a particular ritual or series of rituals. They may be a symbolic representation of psychological elements of the magician or of metaphysical concepts.

In ''[[Magick (Book 4)]]'', Part II ''(Magick)'', Aleister Crowley lists the tools required as a [[magic circle]] drawn on the ground and inscribed with the names of god, an altar, a wand, cup, sword, and pentacle, to represent his [[true will]], his [[Binah (Kabbalah)|understanding]], his reason, and the lower parts of his being respectively. On the altar, too, is a phial of [[Abramelin oil|oil]] to represent his aspiration, and for consecrating items to his intent. The magician is surrounded by a scourge, dagger, and chain intended to keep his intent pure. An oil lamp, [[Grimoire|book of conjurations]] and bell are required, as is the wearing of a crown, robe, and [[Lamen (magic)|lamen]].  The crown affirms his divinity, the robe symbolizes silence, and the lamen declare his work. The book of conjurations is his magical record, his [[karma]]. In the East is the [[Thurible|magic fire]] in which all burns up at last.{{sfnp|Crowley|1997|p={{page needed|date=December 2021}}}}