Wicca Besom | Broom - Goddess w/ Amethyst

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