{"product_id":"the-witch-s-besom-or-broom","title":"The Witch’s Besom | Handcrafted Ritual Broom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Witch’s Besom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Traditional Tool for Cleansing, Protection \u0026amp; Spellwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe besom has long held its place within witchcraft as both a practical object and a magickal tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to clear ritual space, guard the threshold \u0026amp; prepare a place for working, the witch’s broom carries an unmistakable symbolism: \u003cstrong\u003ewhat does not belong here is swept away. What the witch chooses to welcome may then enter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted 36\" raw straw besom is created for use within the witch’s home \u0026amp; practice. Each is dressed with traditional botanicals chosen for their magickal properties, anointed with my handcrafted Prosperity \u0026amp; Protection Oil \u0026amp; finished with your choice of removable black or purple ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two besoms are exactly alike. Each is made by hand, allowing the natural straw, herbs \u0026amp; binding to retain the character of the materials themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE BOTANICALS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary • Cleansing | Protection | Purification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary has a long history within folk practice as a protective \u0026amp; cleansing herb. Worked into the besom, it strengthens its traditional purpose of clearing unwanted influence \u0026amp; preparing space for magickal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender • Peace | Protection | Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender brings a gentler protection to the working, traditionally associated with peace, purification \u0026amp; the settling of discord within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon • Prosperity | Protection | Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, fiery cinnamon carries properties of prosperity, success \u0026amp; protection. Its nature lends movement to workings intended to draw opportunity, abundance \u0026amp; favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROSPERITY \u0026amp; PROTECTION OIL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished besom is anointed with my handcrafted Prosperity \u0026amp; Protection Oil, bringing another layer of correspondence to the botanicals already bound within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials carry their properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe witch determines the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWORKING WITH YOUR BESOM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA besom used magickally does not need to touch the floor. Instead, sweep just above its surface, allowing the physical action of sweeping to become part of the working itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ritual or spellwork, sweep the area to clear what has accumulated there \u0026amp; prepare the space for what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the threshold, hang or place the besom near an entrance as a traditional protective boundary for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin prosperity work, the direction of the sweep may change with the intent. Sweep outward when clearing or banishing. Work deosil when drawing prosperity, opportunity or desired influence into the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe besom may also be incorporated into circle preparation, purification workings, seasonal practice \u0026amp; handfasting traditions, including the familiar custom of “jumping the broom.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHOOSE YOUR RIBBON\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour besom may be finished with either a \u003cstrong\u003eBlack or Purple removable ribbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please leave your choice in the personalization box or order note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack • Protection | Banishment | Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose black when the besom will primarily be worked for clearing, boundary setting \u0026amp; protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple • Intuition | Witchcraft | Magickal Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose purple when the besom will hold a more distinctly magickal place within your altar, ritual space or personal practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAT THE THRESHOLD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something wonderfully old in the simple act of sweeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe besom does not decide what should remain or what should be removed. It gives the witch a physical means of marking that choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweep the space.\u003cbr\u003eClear the threshold.\u003cbr\u003eName what may enter.\u003cbr\u003eName what may not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe work begins with the witch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Busy Witch Box besom is handcrafted individually with natural materials \u0026amp; dressed for magickal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Personalization is welcome. Send me a message if you would like to discuss creating yours with a particular intention in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its size, this 36\" besom cannot be shipped to a PO Box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busy Witch Box","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":48320926286011,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48320926318779,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/8709\/7275\/files\/8DFCC079-EED4-40A5-8579-254313851C59.jpg?v=1758515364","url":"https:\/\/www.busywitchbox.com\/products\/the-witch-s-besom-or-broom","provider":"Busy Witch Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}