12 1/2 inch Altar Besom with angel wings, pink feathers, rose quartz ,and (2) Celestine crystals. Besoms have been used for centuries as tools for cleaning and purifying spaces. In ancient times, they were used to sweep away negative energy and protect homes from evil spirits. They were also used in rituals to purify and consecrate sacred spaces. To keep evil out, lay a broomstick across a doorway. When storing your broom, place the bristle end up. This is for protection and good luck. Hang a broom on the back of the bedroom door to sweep away bad dreams. It was traditional to name your besom and consecrate it in a special ceremony. Afterward, the besom was used to sweep finish each room after it was cleaned. Moving clockwise cleanses, and moving counterclockwise banishes. Besoms were placed above doors and windows as protective charms to keep bad energies out!. Ritual brooms serve as purifiers, they are associated with the element of Water and are therefore sacred to the Goddess. Hang a broom on the back of the bedroom door to sweep away bad dreams. It was traditional to name your besom and consecrate it in a special ceremony.