Athame: A ceremonial blade used to direct energy and draw boundaries. Usually, a sword is seen as an elemental tool of air or of fire, depending on one's system of beliefs.In Sword Magick, the sword is used to represent all five elements:

- The cool rigidity of the metal for Earth

- Wisdom, logic and incisiveness for Air

- Passion and creativity for Fire

- Carving of dreams, expression of emotion and liquid quick movement of Water

- The final spark, the charge of electricity that is Spirit can come only from one place - You. The minute you pick up your sword with intention, You are the final element that brings the magic to life. You, and only you.

(Definition references: Mirriam-Webster dictionary, Wikipedia, and groveandgrotto.com)