Wicca Broom | Altar Besom - Pentacle

A Wicca broom, often called a "besom," holds significance in Wiccan and other pagan traditions. It is a symbolically and ritually important tool with various uses:

Cleansing and Purification: The besom is used to physically sweep and energetically cleanse a sacred space before rituals or ceremonies. It is believed to remove negative energy and create a clean, sacred environment.

Creating Sacred Space: In Wiccan rituals, a besom is used to mark the boundaries of a sacred circle. The sweeping motion separates the mundane world from the sacred space within the circle.

Blessings and Protection: Besoms are often used to bless and protect the home or a person by symbolically "sweeping away" negative energy or influences. Some practitioners hang besoms over doorways to protect against negativity, others use them in their alter to purify and cleanse the space.

Astral Travel and Hedge Riding: In some magical traditions, the besom is used as a tool to aid in astral travel or hedge riding, where the practitioner's consciousness journeys to other realms or planes of existence.

Wedding and Handfasting Rituals: In some Wiccan and pagan wedding ceremonies, the couple may jump over a besom to symbolize their leap into a new life together.

Divination: In certain divination practices, a besom may be used to sweep a surface (like sand or salt) to create patterns or symbols for interpretation.

Decorative and Symbolic: Besoms are sometimes used as decorative or symbolic elements on Wiccan altars and in magical ceremonies. They represent the element of Air and the power of transformation.

It's important to note that the use and significance of the besom may vary among different Wiccan and pagan traditions and individual practitioners. While the broom's physical use for cleaning is less common in modern times due to practical considerations, its symbolism and ritual use remain important in these spiritual practices.

What is a Pentacle? 
A pentacle is a five-pointed star enclosed within a circle. It is a prominent and highly symbolic symbol in various spiritual and mystical traditions, including Wicca, Paganism, and some forms of Western occultism. The pentacle has several symbolic interpretations and uses, depending on the tradition and belief system:

Elemental Symbolism: In many Wiccan and pagan traditions, each of the five points of the pentacle represents one of the five elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. The circle around the star is often seen as a symbol of protection and unity.

Protection: The pentacle is frequently used as a protective symbol. It is believed to ward off negative energies and protect the wearer or the space it is placed in from harm or malevolent forces.

Magical Symbol: The pentacle is considered a tool of magic and ritual in various practices. It may be used to consecrate and charge objects, as well as to draw or banish specific energies or entities during rituals.

Religious Symbol: Some individuals and groups in modern Paganism and witchcraft use the pentacle as a religious symbol representing their connection with nature and the divine.

**Reversal of Pentagram**: When the pentacle is inverted, with two points facing upward, it can take on a different meaning. In some traditions, it symbolizes the descent of the spirit into matter or the emphasis on the physical realm over the spiritual.

It's important to note that the pentacle should not be confused with the pentagram, which is the five-pointed star itself, without the enclosing circle. The pentagram also holds significance in various esoteric traditions and is often used interchangeably with the pentacle in some contexts. The orientation of the pentagram (whether it's upright or inverted) can carry different meanings, so interpretation may vary among different practitioners and traditions.

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• Dimensions: 4.8″ x 5″ x 8″ (12.1 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm)