Broom Magic

How to Craft & Use Your Own Magical Besom

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

While other books only cover the basics, this one explores the history, construction, magical properties, and ritual uses of brooms. The witch's broom is one of the most loved magical tools, but not many practitioners know how to fully make and use it. Chelsea Townsend and Gypsey Elaine Teague delve into the history, lore, magic, and craft of brooms. They teach you not only how to create your personal broom, but also how to use it in spells, rituals, and magical circles. Chelsea and Gypsey help you make the perfect broom, presenting the metaphysical properties of over 40 species of wood, deity correspondences, divination methods, and sewing techniques. The authors also teach you about the five types of brooms, how to consecrate and retire a broom, and how to use a broom in sabbats and other rituals. No matter your skill level, this book will add a powerful new ally to your practice. 'This is THE book you need if you want to expand your magical horizons.' Debra L. Burris, author of Weather Magic.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-07-08
Mått:152 x 229 x 19 mm
Vikt:374 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
ISBN:9780738775869

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Mystik, magi och det ockulta inom Ande, kropp och själ

Mer om författaren

Chelsea Townsend is a lifelong Pagan, professional broom maker, and small business owner. She sells her brooms at several festivals and conferences each year as well as online, national wholesale orders, and by custom request. She believes in empowering others in their practice, and she loves to teach others how to make and use their tools. Chelsea is a master falconer, holds three degrees (one BA and two AA), and is a city commissioner for the East Point Local Food Ecosystem Commission. She has been involved in urban farming and urban homesteading for over 20 years. She is also a member of the American Association of Woodturners. Visit her at BlossomsAndBrooms.com and on Facebook and Instagram. Gypsey Teague (Callahan, FL) is an elder and high priestess in the Georgian tradition and high priestess in the Icelandic Norse tradition. She is also the author of The Witch's Guide to Wands (Weiser, 2015) and Steampunk Magic (Weiser, 2013). Debra L. Burris is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. She has volunteered as a storm spotter, worked with the National Severe Storms Labs, and presents regularly at Mystic South. Visit her at Instagram.com/DocFireWoman.

Recensioner i media

"For curious crafters and magickal minds who want to connect with their material more deeply, this book is an ode to the broom. A wonderful guidebook to broom craft. Enter into a relationship with the world's oldest cleaning tool—the broom. This book brings you on a journey of historical and practical intrigue guided by the personal passion of two esteemed women in their trades."—Hilary Graves, broom maker and crafter, owner of the small business Roots, Stones and Bones

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsForeword xvPrologue xviiIntroduction 1SECTION 1: Besom to Broom 3Chapter 1: Broom History and Lore 5Chapter 2: Understanding Your Broom 15Chapter 3: The Essential Materials 21Chapter 4: The Tools 31Chapter 5: Basic Techniques 37Chapter 6: Getting to Know Your Broom 47Chapter 7: Brooms in Ritual and Magic 55SECTION 2: Properties of Woods by Species 63Alder 69Apple 71Ash 73Beech 75Birch 77Black Locust 79Black Walnut 81Cedar, Deodar 83Cedar, Eastern Red 85Cherry 87Chestnut 89Cottonwood 91Crepe Myrtle 93Datura 95Dogwood 97Douglas Fir 99Ebony 101Elder 103Elm 105Fig 107Gingko 109Golden Rain Tree 111Hackberry 113Hawthorn 115Hemlock 117Hickory (Shagbark) 119Holly 121Hornbeam 123Laurel 125Magnolia 127Maple 129Mimosa 131Mulberry 133Oak 135Olive 137Orange 139Osage Orange 141Padauk (African Variety) 143Peach 147Pear 149Pecan 151Persimmon 153Pine 155Plum (Purple Leaf) 157Poison Ivy 159Poplar 163Privet 165Rosemary 167Rowan 169Spruce 171Sumac 173Supplejack 175Sweetgum 177Sycamore 179Tulip Tree 181Willow 183Wisteria 185Witch Hazel 187Yew 189SECTION 3: Broom Recipes 191Cobwebber 193Hearth Broom 197Kitchen Broom with Knurl 203Kitchen Broom with Hurl 209Turkey Wing Whisk 217Hawk Tail Whisk 223Conclusion 229Appendix A: Woods by Deities 231Appendix B: Woods by Uses 237Bibliography 241