Silver Triple Moon Chalice

Silver Triple Moon Chalice The chalice or cup is used on the altar to represent the Female principle of Water. Another chalice or cauldron is sometimes placed in the West as well. The chalice along with the athame, sword or wand are the modern tools which are used in the enactment of the “Great Rite”-the union of the male and female principle from which Life will spring. Chalices may be of any material. Many use silver or pewter (be careful with untreated metals when serving wine), but ceramic ones are now quite popular and readily obtainable. Some Witches have many different kinds for different types of rituals. Many a practitioner will avoid real “lead” crystal because of the Saturn energy influence. Libations of wine or water are often then poured outside to honor the Old Ones and “sabbat” cakes are also offered back to the Source in a similar manner. The chalice is sometimes passed around the circle so each participant may take a sip from the cup. This is a bonding experience and often the words “May you never thirst!” are passed throughout the circle with the chalice. This is particularly the case with covens that use the ceremony of cakes and wine, and their cup is large enough to hold sufficient drink for everyone. In terms of symbolism it is very closely allied to the chalice or bowl. In magic, the chalice represents the element of water.