Litha Besoms
Hey Crafty Witches!
To make a Litha blessing broom, or besom, you will need the following:
A broom, either make your own, or purchase one at a craft store
Ivy or vines
Flowers and herbs from your garden
Ribbons
Small bells
Wrap the ribbons and ivy around the handle of the broom. Do not wrap them too tight, though, because you will want to be able to tuck sprigs of herbs and flowers into the ribbons.
Once you have added all of these things, tie a few small bells onto the broom, so that it will jingle as you sweep. In many cultures, bells are used as noisemakers to frighten away evil spirits and negative energies.
If, you like, you can consecrate your blessing besom as you would any other magical tool.
Use it to sweep around your home, starting near a window or a door, and working in a deosil, or clockwise, direction. As you do so, say this chant :
Sweeping, sweeping, 'round the room,
Blessings from this cleansing broom.
From floor to ceiling, and all between,
May this space be fresh and clean.
Sweeping good energy here to me,
As I will, so it shall be.
Litha is a season of strong solar energy. This is a great project to put together is a blessing besom. Sweeping is, after all, one of the best ways of making a space sacred and clean.
Make a blessing besom, and you can use it to physically cleanse your home, and then hang it up to keep positive energy flowing around you.
Blessings,
Rev. Bella Shay
Creating your own Litha besom is not just a craft project but a meaningful ritual that connects you to nature and the seasonal energies of Litha, the summer solstice. When I made my first blessing broom, I gathered ivy and wildflowers from my garden, choosing those with personal significance, such as lavender for peace and rosemary for protection. The process of weaving ribbons and tying small bells onto the handle became a calming meditation, and the gentle jingling added a joyful sound to my home. What I found particularly powerful was the way sweeping with the besom transformed an ordinary chore into a sacred practice. Starting at the door and moving clockwise, I recited the chant suggested, feeling as if I was physically and spiritually clearing away stagnant energy. After the ritual, I hung the broom near a window, where it serves as a reminder to keep my space refreshed with positive intent. The use of bells as noisemakers to ward off negative energies is rooted in many cultures, and it adds a vibrant element to the ritual. You can personalize your besom further by selecting herbs and flowers that correspond to your own intentions—such as mint for abundance or chamomile for calm. This hands-on involvement in crafting your magical tools helps deepen your spiritual connection and invites mindful presence into daily life. If you want to enhance your ritual, consider consecrating your besom with moonlight or incense before the first use, inviting blessings and protection. Using the besom during Litha aligns you with the sun’s peak energy, perfect for cleansing and renewal. Whether you sweep your space or simply display your besom, it becomes an emblem of your intention to cultivate sacredness and positive energy in your home.