The purposes of a Besom “Witches Broom”
Symbolic: Protection, Purification, Fertility and Rebirth
As a tool, the broom is seen to balance both “masculine energies (The phallic handle)
and female energies (The bristles)” it’s used in many traditions as a method of cleansing or purifying a space.
It is believed, for protection to your home against any outside negative energy, for any unwanted gossip, place your Besom alongside, across or above your front door.
It is believed, for protection to your family and home,place near your fireplace or in your living room.
It is believed, for protection against nightmares,place the besom under your bed or over your bed head.
A Besom is a ceremonial tool to have near your Wiccan Alter. Use a sweeping motion in the air to clear, protect your sacred space from negative energy and psychic dirt
At a hand-fasting wedding ceremony, the joining couple will playfully ride or jump over a besom to bring Sensuality, Fertility and Prosperity into the marriage.
Activate your Besom with your energy.
(optional) You may embellish it with feathers, crystals, beads, herbs, flowers, or positive affirmations written on ribbons.
Regularly touch and connect with your besom. Just like any other ceremonial wand,a Besom belongs to one owner,
the besom may be shared with others, and should eventually be returned to its original holder