Tuesday, August 26, 2025

TOOL SERIES - The Besom

 Merry Meet, friends!

Thank you for your patience last week. My husband and I celebrated our forty-first anniversary yesterday. Since I was setting up posts for the week on Sunday, I wasn't sure this post was going to happen on time. I have an amazing husband. He is cleaning up the kitchen so I can be here for you. 


Growing up, I knew I was a witch but I didn't know anything about tools. A broom was something I used on Saturday mornings during my housekeeping duties.


Unlike what television and movies show us, unless you can levitate you are not going to be riding a broom any time soon. But it would be cool, yes?
Spiritual besoms are used for sweeping. Not for everyday use but as a spiritual tool for ridding a space of negativity. They don't need to be a full-sized 'house' broom. While I do have a favorite broom I purchased once for a gathering, you can use any size or style. I also have a small broom from a child's housekeeping set. 



Another great option, with other properties, is the cinnamon broom. This particular style is easy to find around the fall months. While I've always purchased a couple for their scent, and have a couple of old ones that have lost their cent to create smaller brooms, I just learned there's more to this broom than meets the eye. 

According to Art of the Root LINK the cinnamon has protective energy (which I knew but never thought of in this particular case). Aside from cleansing a space, you can also BRING IN positive energy to a space. 

While I'm not a fan of AI information, I do believe the following is an accurate description. The handle up/ handle down reminds me of the meanings behind horseshoes. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. 

How to hang a broom:
Handle Up invites in positive energy and a symbol of welcome
Handle Down wards off negativity

You can also place a small broom on your altar, decorate them with charms, crystals, colorful ribbons, or twine. 

Some sources for you:
Everyday Witch A to Z by Deborah Blake
     Page 14 
       You'll find information and instructions for making your own Besom

Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools by Patricia Telesco
    Pages 89-94 
      She talks about the history as well as construction and a lengthy list of spells using the besom

Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake
    There are two sections - Pages 19-20, 104-106 as well as Witch's Herbal besom - Page 104

If you're really feeling crafty, check out the youtube video below.


Remember, any tool you make is influenced with your energy and energy. 

Blessed Be!
~ Rain




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