The Witch's Broom: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Broomsticks

by Deborah Blake

Overview

Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined.

Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight!

Praise:
"[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738738024
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	04/08/2014
Series:	The Witch's Tools Series , #1
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	283,854
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 4.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Deborah Blake is the author of over a dozen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch’s Book of Shadows, The Little Book of Cat Magic and The Everyday Witch's Coven, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Oracle decks. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.

Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction: A Witch and Her Broom 1
1: Brooms in History, Tradition, and Lore 5
2: The Witch's Broom in Popular Culture 25
3: Broom Basics 37
4: A Broom of Your Own 63
5: Fast and Easy Spells, Charms, Crafts, and More 75
6: Specialty Brooms 103
7: Brooms for Special Occasions 137
8: Brooms in Ritual Use 165
9: For the Young Witch 261
Conclusion: A Broom for Every Witch 271
Acknowledgments 273
Appendix: Runes 275
Recommended Reading 279

Editorial Reviews

"[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

From the Publisher