What tools and resources does Ariel Gatoga recommend for beginners in witchcraft?

For beginners, Ariel recommends starting simple, especially through A Witch’s Primer, the free 18‑week audio course in non‑denominational witchcraft. You can register and get all the handouts and support materials through A Witch’s Primer page on Ariel’s main site.

From Lesson 2 of A Witch’s Primer, the core witch’s tools introduced are:

1. Athame
2. Chalice
3. Thurible (incense burner)
4. Pentacle
5. Cord
6. Wand
7. Book of Shadows

Supporting resources include:

1. The A Witch’s Primer lesson index and handouts
2. Ariel’s Corner forum or Facebook group for community support
3. Ariel’s Corner Shop for optional ritual supplies

Would you like a beginner-friendly explanation of what each of these tools is used for and which to get first?