does anybody use a broom

[Ritual at Dusk]

in witchcraft brooms are sued to clear away negative energy. Does anybody use a broom. SOmetimes they are referred to as besom brooms or just besoms. These brooms are supposed to be sued for magick ONLY! If you do use a broom did you make it or buy it, and is it short of long?  

[ncsweet]

There is an article in the July 2008 Midnight Times on how to make your own besom.

I don't use one currently, though I'd like to have one eventually. When I'm cleansing, I tend to use other methods than sweeping, but it's a still a great way to clear out a room if you have one.

Off topic... it's magic (without the "k"). The "K" refers specifically to Thelema. biggrin  

[Ritual at Dusk]

ncsweet

There is an article in the July 2008 Midnight Times on how to make your own besom.

I don't use one currently, though I'd like to have one eventually. When I'm cleansing, I tend to use other methods than sweeping, but it's a still a great way to clear out a room if you have one.

Off topic... it's magic (without the "k"). The "K" refers specifically to Thelema. biggrin

I have 2. One I made that is longer and one I bought that is short. What is thelma? I have checked and it said that the 'k' in magick is to differentiate between stage magic and real magic, such as the stuff in the occult.  

[ncsweet]

Thelema was founded by Aleister Crowley. He used the "k" to differentiate between stage magic and occult magic (the "k" also has numerological significance which was important to him). However other authors picked up on it and started using it as well, but the fact is that it is specific to Thelema.

In general, if you are talking to others who are like minded, they will know that you aren't talking about stage magic or illusion type magic, so there is no need to add the "k".  

[Ritual at Dusk]

ncsweet

Thelema was founded by Aleister Crowley. He used the "k" to differentiate between stage magic and occult magic (the "k" also has numerological significance which was important to him). However other authors picked up on it and started using it as well, but the fact is that it is specific to Thelema.

In general, if you are talking to others who are like minded, they will know that you aren't talking about stage magic or illusion type magic, so there is no need to add the "k".

I find it a habit. Considering that there are so many books, movies, and other things around about witches flying brooms, doing blood sacrifices, shooting fire from their fingers, I think that the "k" also helps differentiate between fantasy and real life, as do many occult writers.  

[Violet Song jat Shariff]

Nightmare Apparition

ncsweet

Thelema was founded by Aleister Crowley. He used the "k" to differentiate between stage magic and occult magic (the "k" also has numerological significance which was important to him). However other authors picked up on it and started using it as well, but the fact is that it is specific to Thelema.

In general, if you are talking to others who are like minded, they will know that you aren't talking about stage magic or illusion type magic, so there is no need to add the "k".

I find it a habit. Considering that there are so many books, movies, and other things around about witches flying brooms, doing blood sacrifices, shooting fire from their fingers, I think that the "k" also helps differentiate between fantasy and real life, as do many occult writers.

Habits can change. Sometimes, they should change.

"Many occult writers" =|= always accurate. Lots of modern "occult authors" also say that Wicca is the aynchunt wytch gawdes fayth of olde Uurup. Just because some folks have nicked off with it to sell a few more books, doesn't mean that it has an original and correct context and meaning.

And as Sweet said, given the audience here in the guild and in other places where you may talk about your magical practices and such, there is still no need to differentiate between actual magic and the fantasy magic that gets popularized.  

[Ritual at Dusk]

Violet Song jat Shariff

Nightmare Apparition

ncsweet

Thelema was founded by Aleister Crowley. He used the "k" to differentiate between stage magic and occult magic (the "k" also has numerological significance which was important to him). However other authors picked up on it and started using it as well, but the fact is that it is specific to Thelema.

In general, if you are talking to others who are like minded, they will know that you aren't talking about stage magic or illusion type magic, so there is no need to add the "k".

I find it a habit. Considering that there are so many books, movies, and other things around about witches flying brooms, doing blood sacrifices, shooting fire from their fingers, I think that the "k" also helps differentiate between fantasy and real life, as do many occult writers.

Habits can change. Sometimes, they should change.

"Many occult writers" =|= always accurate. Lots of modern "occult authors" also say that Wicca is the aynchunt wytch gawdes fayth of olde Uurup. Just because some folks have nicked off with it to sell a few more books, doesn't mean that it has an original and correct context and meaning.

And as Sweet said, given the audience here in the guild and in other places where you may talk about your magical practices and such, there is still no need to differentiate between actual magic and the fantasy magic that gets popularized.

okay, so you are right that there is no reason here in the guild... but I prefere to use that context  

[Brass Bell Doll]

I have a lovely besom.
I used it at weddings for the most part.  

[Ritual at Dusk]

Brass Bell Doll

I have a lovely besom.
I used it at weddings for the most part.

that is great to hear! It seems to me that nobody uses them anymore. I used mine just last night to cleanse the area before I cast my circle, which was very succesful! I also made an oil to help soothe pain!  

[rmcdra]

I read the guide on how to make a besom and I have a question. What exactly is meant by "charging"?  

[Brass Bell Doll]

rmcdra

I read the guide on how to make a besom and I have a question. What exactly is meant by "charging"?

It's an act of imbuing an object with a specific energy.  

[rmcdra]

Brass Bell Doll

rmcdra

I read the guide on how to make a besom and I have a question. What exactly is meant by "charging"?

It's an act of imbuing an object with a specific energy.

Okay how does one imbue and what is energy?  

[ncsweet]

rmcdra

Brass Bell Doll

rmcdra

I read the guide on how to make a besom and I have a question. What exactly is meant by "charging"?

It's an act of imbuing an object with a specific energy.

Okay how does one imbue and what is energy?

There are probably any number of ways to charge something, and the "energy" you are charging with also depends on exactly what you are doing. For example you can charge something with lunar energy, by simply letting it sit in the moonlight for a night (or several) as needed.

In my own personal practice, if I am charging something for a magical purpose - say adding healing energy to something, then I would hold the item in my hand and visualize it surrounded by a green glowing ball of energy. I would then visualize the item absorbing the energy so that it would be taking on that quality that I am charging it. (for me green is a healing color, though I know that there are quite a few others who feel the same way, it doesn't necessarily meant that it is true across the board, it's just how I work with it). Sometimes I might even vocalize my intentions as well, it really just depends on what I'm doing.  

[Daearen]

I have one! :3 but not in the physical sense. I visualize that I'm using one to sweep away negative energy. It works great for me sense i would not no how to hide such a thing from my parents. all my other magical tools are much smaller and easier to hide.