A besom or broom, is a tool used in Wicca to cleanse and purify a space which will be used for ritual. It is used to cleanse the ritual area before circle casting. While it does not usually touch the ground, it is used to “sweep out” the negative energies in a room, and is often held a few inches above the ground to do so. As a tool, the besom is usually thought of as masculine in nature due to its phallic shape and symbolism. However the besom’s components are of both masculine and feminine orientation. The broom/besom is thought to be involved with fairies. The broom/besom is an important part of Wiccan handfasting ceremonies in some traditions. The couple jump over the broom/besom during the ceremony.
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