Black/Purple/Lime/Aqua - Besom - Broomstick
Symbolic Properties: Protection, Purification, Fertility, New Beginnings
Symbolically, the broom is seen to balance both “masculine energies. (the phallic handle) and female energies (the bristles)”
Broom HANDLE (male) - made from a dehydrated Bay Laurel (Bay Tree) Branch grown locally.
Bay Laurel Symbolic Properties
The Bay Laurel Tree is symbolic for Courage, Strength, Honour, Victory, Triumph, Protection, and connections to the divine. Believed to be a powerful magical plant which is ruled by fire and the Sun. Its magical properties include Healing, Protection, Love, and Success
Broom BRISTLES (female) - The bristles made from cuttings of an Australian native shrub known as Broom Bush (Eremophila scoparia) & Djarg Water Reeds (phragmites australis).
Broom Bush Symbolic Properties
Resilience: As a native shrub that can survive in harsh and arid conditions, symbolising resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the strength to withstand challenges.
Purification: In some cultures, this plant is used for purification ceremonies, symbolising the cleansing of negative energies, and promoting positive energy flow.
Djarg Water Reed Symbolic Properties
Adaptability: Water reeds often grow in wetlands and marshy areas, symbolising adaptability, and resilience in challenging environments.
Purification: In many cultures, water reeds are associated with purification and cleansing properties due to their ability to filter water and improve water quality.
Growth and Renewal: Water reeds grow quickly and spread rapidly, representing growth and renewal in life.
Flexibility: The slender and flexible nature of water reeds symbolizes the ability to bend without breaking, suggesting flexibility and openness to change.
Connection to Nature: These plants thrive in aquatic ecosystems, water reeds as a symbol of a strong connection to nature and the environment.
Simplicity: Water reeds are simple, unassuming plants, often representing humility and simplicity.
Sustenance: In some cultures, water reeds have been used for various practical purposes, such as making thatch for roofs, weaving baskets, and screening symbolising their role in providing sustenance and resources for human life.
Please consider that symbolic meanings may vary depending on cultural beliefs and interpretations.
100% Cotton Binding Cord
Binding ritual tools with twine of cotton holds symbolic significance in various cultural and spiritual practices. The act of using cotton twine to bind tools is often associated with unity, strength, and protection. By tying the tools together, practitioners seek to create a powerful connection between them, reinforcing their collective purpose and enhancing their effectiveness. the use of cotton, a natural and versatile material, symbolic for purity, renewal, and the cycle of life. This practice is common in different rituals, ceremonies, and magical workings where the tools play a vital role, infusing them with shared energy and intention.
Besom Size: 81cm (Long) - (including handle and bristle head)
Handle: 43cm (Long) x 1.8cm (thick) (approx)
Bristle Head: 38cm (Long)
Net Weight: 460 grams
Cotton Colour: Black/Purple/Lime/Turquoise
This Besom is lovingly handcrafted in Sydney Australia by the With Good Intentions team.
Artisan Code - WGI/Besom- 08/2023/D
Click link to view Besom
Symbolic Properties: Protection, Purification, Fertility, New Beginnings
Symbolically, the broom is seen to balance both “masculine energies. (the phallic handle) and female energies (the bristles)”
Broom HANDLE (male) - made from a dehydrated Bay Laurel (Bay Tree) Branch grown locally.
Bay Laurel Symbolic Properties
The Bay Laurel Tree is symbolic for Courage, Strength, Honour, Victory, Triumph, Protection, and connections to the divine. Believed to be a powerful magical plant which is ruled by fire and the Sun. Its magical properties include Healing, Protection, Love, and Success
Broom BRISTLES (female) - The bristles made from cuttings of an Australian native shrub known as Broom Bush (Eremophila scoparia) & Djarg Water Reeds (phragmites australis).
Broom Bush Symbolic Properties
Resilience: As a native shrub that can survive in harsh and arid conditions, symbolising resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the strength to withstand challenges.
Purification: In some cultures, this plant is used for purification ceremonies, symbolising the cleansing of negative energies, and promoting positive energy flow.
Djarg Water Reed Symbolic Properties
Adaptability: Water reeds often grow in wetlands and marshy areas, symbolising adaptability, and resilience in challenging environments.
Purification: In many cultures, water reeds are associated with purification and cleansing properties due to their ability to filter water and improve water quality.
Growth and Renewal: Water reeds grow quickly and spread rapidly, representing growth and renewal in life.
Flexibility: The slender and flexible nature of water reeds symbolizes the ability to bend without breaking, suggesting flexibility and openness to change.
Connection to Nature: These plants thrive in aquatic ecosystems, water reeds as a symbol of a strong connection to nature and the environment.
Simplicity: Water reeds are simple, unassuming plants, often representing humility and simplicity.
Sustenance: In some cultures, water reeds have been used for various practical purposes, such as making thatch for roofs, weaving baskets, and screening symbolising their role in providing sustenance and resources for human life.
Please consider that symbolic meanings may vary depending on cultural beliefs and interpretations.
100% Cotton Binding Cord
Binding ritual tools with twine of cotton holds symbolic significance in various cultural and spiritual practices. The act of using cotton twine to bind tools is often associated with unity, strength, and protection. By tying the tools together, practitioners seek to create a powerful connection between them, reinforcing their collective purpose and enhancing their effectiveness. the use of cotton, a natural and versatile material, symbolic for purity, renewal, and the cycle of life. This practice is common in different rituals, ceremonies, and magical workings where the tools play a vital role, infusing them with shared energy and intention.
Besom Size: 81cm (Long) - (including handle and bristle head)
Handle: 43cm (Long) x 1.8cm (thick) (approx)
Bristle Head: 38cm (Long)
Net Weight: 460 grams
Cotton Colour: Black/Purple/Lime/Turquoise
This Besom is lovingly handcrafted in Sydney Australia by the With Good Intentions team.
Artisan Code - WGI/Besom- 08/2023/D
Click link to view Besom
Symbolic Properties: Protection, Purification, Fertility, New Beginnings
Symbolically, the broom is seen to balance both “masculine energies. (the phallic handle) and female energies (the bristles)”
Broom HANDLE (male) - made from a dehydrated Bay Laurel (Bay Tree) Branch grown locally.
Bay Laurel Symbolic Properties
The Bay Laurel Tree is symbolic for Courage, Strength, Honour, Victory, Triumph, Protection, and connections to the divine. Believed to be a powerful magical plant which is ruled by fire and the Sun. Its magical properties include Healing, Protection, Love, and Success
Broom BRISTLES (female) - The bristles made from cuttings of an Australian native shrub known as Broom Bush (Eremophila scoparia) & Djarg Water Reeds (phragmites australis).
Broom Bush Symbolic Properties
Resilience: As a native shrub that can survive in harsh and arid conditions, symbolising resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the strength to withstand challenges.
Purification: In some cultures, this plant is used for purification ceremonies, symbolising the cleansing of negative energies, and promoting positive energy flow.
Djarg Water Reed Symbolic Properties
Adaptability: Water reeds often grow in wetlands and marshy areas, symbolising adaptability, and resilience in challenging environments.
Purification: In many cultures, water reeds are associated with purification and cleansing properties due to their ability to filter water and improve water quality.
Growth and Renewal: Water reeds grow quickly and spread rapidly, representing growth and renewal in life.
Flexibility: The slender and flexible nature of water reeds symbolizes the ability to bend without breaking, suggesting flexibility and openness to change.
Connection to Nature: These plants thrive in aquatic ecosystems, water reeds as a symbol of a strong connection to nature and the environment.
Simplicity: Water reeds are simple, unassuming plants, often representing humility and simplicity.
Sustenance: In some cultures, water reeds have been used for various practical purposes, such as making thatch for roofs, weaving baskets, and screening symbolising their role in providing sustenance and resources for human life.
Please consider that symbolic meanings may vary depending on cultural beliefs and interpretations.
100% Cotton Binding Cord
Binding ritual tools with twine of cotton holds symbolic significance in various cultural and spiritual practices. The act of using cotton twine to bind tools is often associated with unity, strength, and protection. By tying the tools together, practitioners seek to create a powerful connection between them, reinforcing their collective purpose and enhancing their effectiveness. the use of cotton, a natural and versatile material, symbolic for purity, renewal, and the cycle of life. This practice is common in different rituals, ceremonies, and magical workings where the tools play a vital role, infusing them with shared energy and intention.
Besom Size: 81cm (Long) - (including handle and bristle head)
Handle: 43cm (Long) x 1.8cm (thick) (approx)
Bristle Head: 38cm (Long)
Net Weight: 460 grams
Cotton Colour: Black/Purple/Lime/Turquoise
This Besom is lovingly handcrafted in Sydney Australia by the With Good Intentions team.
Artisan Code - WGI/Besom- 08/2023/D
Click link to view Besom
Practices and Rituals
Jumping over the Broomstick - At a handfasting wedding ceremony, the joining couple jump over a besom. Jumping over the broomstick became a symbolic act of commitment and unity.
Over time, the practice evolved to symbolise fertility, abundance, love, respect, and the crossing thresholds into a new phase of life together. The hand fast broomstick adds a touch of tradition and symbolism to the wedding, making it a memorable and cherished part of the celebration.
Protection - In many traditions the besom metaphysically used to cleanse and purify the home. Many believe placing a besom above your front door will protect your home against any outside negative energy.
Cleansing - Clearing Space – Purification - The besom is not used for physical sweeping, it’s used symbolically in a sweeping motion to clear away stagnant energies, purifying a space before rituals, including clearing away energetic obstacles from one's path.
Wiccan Alter Tool - A Besom is a ceremonial tool to have at your Wiccan Alter. Use a sweeping motion in the air to clear, protect your sacred space from negative energy and psychic dirt. It can serve as a representation of the element of air, one of the four classical elements, in spell work and rituals.
Activate your Besom
Activating your besom (broomstick) with your intention and energy involves infusing it with your personal energy and purpose. Here's a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Cleansing: Before activating your besom, it's essential to cleanse it of any residual energies. You can do this by passing the besom through smoke from incense or sage.
Setting Intentions: Take a moment to meditate or reflect on your intentions for the besom. What do you want it to represent or assist you with? Whether it's for spiritual purposes, protection, or cleansing, be clear about your goals.
Grounding and Centering: Ground yourself by taking deep breaths and connecting with the Earth's energy. Feel yourself becoming rooted and centered.
Channeling Energy: Hold the besom in your hands and visualize your intentions flowing from your heart and hands into the broomstick. Imagine a brightand powerful energy surrounding and filling the besom.
Chanting or Affirmations: You can use chants or affirmations that resonate with your intentions as you infuse the besom with energy. Repeat them out loud or silently as you focus your energy on the broomstick.
Personalisation: If you wish, you can further personalize your besom by adding symbols, charms, or decorations that align with your intentions.
Charging: Leave the besom in a place where it can absorb natural energy, like sunlight or moonlight, for a few hours or overnight. This charging process will further amplify the energy you've infused.
Thanking the Elements: Acknowledge the elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) and any deities or spirits you may work with in your practice. Express gratitude for their assistance in empowering the besom.
Store with Care: Once your besom is activated, store it in a safe and respectful manner, treating it as a sacred tool.
Activating your besom is a personal and spiritual practice, so feel free to adapt the process to align with your beliefs and practices. The key is to infuse the broomstick with your intention and energy, making it a powerful tool in your spiritual journey.
