The Chalice
A chalice, sometimes known as a goblet, is a sacred or ritual cup or similar drinking vessel. Chalices are one of the four tarot suits, also known as Cups. This suit represents the element water and corresponds to the playing card suit, Hearts.
The chalice is one of Witchcraft's four elemental tools. The chalice represents the feminine element of water. It may also be understood to represent the Womb of the Goddess.
The chalice represents the Goddess or the eternal, universal, sacred feminine. During some traditions the Great Rite is celebrated by plunging an athame into a chalice. The chalice represents the Goddess, Lady or female principle; the athame the God, Lord or male principle.
In some traditions, a chalice holds wine during rituals. This is passed between ritual participants and shared. Usually a libation or offerings are also poured out to the Goddess.
Chalices are identifed with Circe as she used a potion to transform Odysseus' crew into animals. Circe is commonly portrayed proffering a chalice, ostensibly to Odysseus. However she is often painted full face looking straight at the viewer, her arm holding the chalice outstretched as if offering it to you.
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