Witches Besom - Triquetra

The broom has long been a symbol of witchcraft, depictions of woman riding upon brooms across the night's sky is something traditionally linked to witches. The humble broom however has a much longer history both mundane and spiritually. The broom is all its essence is a tool that can sweep away dirt and dust and spiritually it also does this cleaning but with energy. A broom can help sweep away negativity and unwanted energies. The besom (witches' broom) has been a used as a spiritual cleansing tool since Ancient Egyptian times. Cinnamon brooms are often hung over doorways and many superstitions surround the humble broom. 

This gorgeous Witches Broom aka Besom is 20cm tall and features a triquetra charm with green aventurine. The Triquetra is an extremely old symbol dating back to the iron age and also curiously is seen across many cultures in the world including the Buddhist tradition. Commonly though the triquetra is seen as a Celtic knot, but it isn't as simple as that. It is an unbroken and never-ending symbol and has been said to represent many things including the triple goddess, the 3 stages of life, the holy trinity, the land, sea and sky and so much more. Whatever it is you choose to follow you can be sure that this symbol of strength is also one of protection and will help to protect again spiritually negative energies. This broom can be cleansed and consecrated to away any negative energy surrounding yourself, your altar and your spirituals areas. These brooms are not very big and make them perfect for cleansing smaller spaces.