Post by Angaridatha on Feb 11, 2005 17:45:14 GMT -5
The Besom is a magical broom, probably a lot of rumors started with this thing! LOL *thinking back to the traditional stereotype of the witch*
Anyway. Your besom is used to sweep away energies from an area, i.e. a circle when you're done with ritual. The craft says that it is also used in Imbolc to sweep away the old to make room for the new. During certain rites people will also hop over the broom...I really should look this up but I can't remember the details on that one.
Your besom can be the traditional blessed walmart variety, handmade, or something special from an arts and crafts store.
Anyway. Your besom is used to sweep away energies from an area, i.e. a circle when you're done with ritual. The craft says that it is also used in Imbolc to sweep away the old to make room for the new. During certain rites people will also hop over the broom...I really should look this up but I can't remember the details on that one.
Your besom can be the traditional blessed walmart variety, handmade, or something special from an arts and crafts store.