Time to dust off your broom, polish your shoes and buy a new hat! Then I’m going to bring armfuls of fresh flowers and blossoms inside.Happy Wednesday! The Annual Witch Rides are just 23 days away. I’m going to wash and sweep all those dusty dark corners and afterwards everything will be ordered, peaceful and beautiful. Time to grab a bucket of soapy water and roll up my shirtsleeves. Now I’ve got my besom, I’m going to open up the windows and let the fresh air in. And don’t forget to make a wish!Īnyways it’s time for me to move away from the computer. Use whatever plants are is meaningful to you and adorn as you like. ( The aroma is said to improve the vividness of dreams.)īesoms don’t have to be fancy and are simple to make, just use one central strong stem or branch as the central handle then bind the plant materials around tightly with twine, string etc. Eucalyptus is in the Myrtle family, and Myrtle is sacred to Venus and associated with Moon. Commonly used in protection magic, it removes negative influences, brings fresh energy, and improves mental clarity. Jane Gifford writes in The Wisdom of Trees “Broom reminds us of the importance of caring for our own personal well-being on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual… In short, the broom is symbolic of all the benefits of cleaning up your act.” Scotch Broom is a symbol of courage, was a crest of French and English royal families and revered for its magical properties. Not only because it’s a profuse invasive or a traditional choice for brooms – but because it is a long-standing symbol of the capacity to root and thrive. I headed for an abundant patch of Scotch Broom. So on this glorious morning in preparation of new beginnings, I started the day by making my besom. Besoms were placed above doors and windows as protective charms to keep bad energies out!įor our ancestors, the home was a magical place, everything inside and outside its walls could be magically influenced to invite in the good and keep out the bad. Moving clockwise cleanses, and moving counterclockwise banishes. Afterwards, the besom was used to “sweep finish” each room after it is cleaned. It was traditional to name your besom and consecrate it in a special ceremony. Small bells were often added to help clear energy with their tinkling sounds. Coloured ribbons were often added for magical intent, green and yellow for abundance, pinks and red for love. Around this were bound reeds, grasses, broom and long-stemmed herbs such as lavender, bay laurel, eucalyptus. Besoms were considered so powerful that making a wish when a new broom was first used would cause it to come true.ĭiffering woods and branches like hawthorn, cherry, willow and ash (all with their own magical purposes) were used as a handle. Not meant for everyday use, these hallowed tools were used to sweep out the old and sweep prosperity and happiness back in. No spring cleaning could begin without the creation of the sacred broom, the besom. In Bulgaria, Baba Marta (Grandmother Mother) is in charge of ushering in spring and if your house isn’t clean -she’ll send more wintry weather! Spring cleaning is a ritual deeply rooted in the lore of the Vernal Equinox, a time to purify the home of stagnant energies and prepare it for the vitalizing energy of spring and summer. Well, let me tell you, it ain’t looking very pretty around here! I’m ready to sweep away psychic clutter and get my house in order. I’ve been so busy with my cookbook and creating rewards for Patrons, my home is a mess! According to the famous Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, our homes are the exterior projections of our inner psyche, a manifestation of our soul in the world. The Spring Equinox is almost here! This means I was up bright and early today with a mission, to craft one of the most hallowed objects of spring cleaning – the Besom.
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