Quick Specs
- Type: Decorative altar besom broom
- Size: 10″
- Features: Golden skull topper, triple moon symbol, crystal bead adornments
- Best for: Altar display, space cleansing, goddess lunar rites, gothic-Wiccan aesthetic
The Besom in Wiccan Practice
The besom, or ritual broom, is one of the oldest tools in Wiccan and folk magical practice. Traditionally made from a branch of ash or birch bound with birch twigs, the besom was used to sweep the ritual circle before casting it, clearing the space of psychic debris without touching the ground. The sweeping gesture is energetic rather than physical, moving the bristles just above the floor level to shift stagnant or unwanted energy out of the working area. After the circle is cast, the besom is typically laid beside the altar or across the threshold to guard the boundary.
At ten inches, this besom sits firmly in the altar-display category, a piece that holds its symbolism on a working altar without being a full sweeping tool. The triple moon symbol, the waxing crescent, full disc, and waning crescent arrayed together, is one of the central emblems of Wiccan goddess worship, representing the three faces of the divine feminine: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The golden skull topper adds the dark face of the Crone to the imagery, making this besom a fuller statement of the divine feminine’s complete spectrum rather than only its nurturing aspect.
Crystal Beads, Gothic Lunar Symbolism, and Altar Use
The crystal bead adornments on this besom serve both decorative and symbolic functions. Beads on ritual tools have a long precedent in folk magical practice across African diaspora traditions, where beaded strands on ritual items mark their sacred status. In contemporary Wiccan use, crystals on a besom amplify the tool’s cleansing resonance according to the stone’s correspondence. The exact crystals may vary by piece, so examine the specific item’s beads for correspondence work if that matters to your practice.
The gothic-lunar combination of this besom speaks to a specific current in contemporary Wicca that embraces the full range of the goddess, including her dark and death-associated aspects. Practitioners who honor Hecate, the Morrigan, or the Crone face of the triple goddess find that skull imagery on altar tools connects to that current without diminishing the tool’s lunar and feminine symbolism.
How to Use the Triple Moon Crystal Besom Broom
Three ways to bring this gothic lunar besom into active altar and ritual use.
- Place it on the altar as a lunar focal point
Set the besom across the altar front or hang it point-down to symbolize the goddess’s protective presence. Orient the skull topper to the left toward the waning crone, or to the right toward the waxing maiden, depending on the current lunar phase.
- Use it in pre-ritual sweeping
Hold the besom by its handle and sweep the bristles a few inches above the floor moving counterclockwise around the space you intend to work in. The sweeping gesture does not need to touch the ground.
- Incorporate it into full moon goddess rites
During full moon ritual, place the besom at the center of your altar with a white or silver candle lit behind it. Acknowledge the triple moon by naming the Maiden, Mother, and Crone, then light the candle as an offering to the divine feminine.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry this besom because the triple moon and skull combination speaks honestly to a specific Wiccan aesthetic that honors the complete range of the goddess, not just her light face. It earns its place on an altar where that fullness matters. Browse my full selection of magical wands and besom brooms for other altar tools, and explore the rest of the working altar toolkit in my altar supplies section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The triple moon shows the waxing crescent, full disc, and waning crescent together. It is a central Wiccan goddess symbol representing the three faces of the divine feminine: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Hold the besom by the handle and sweep the bristles a few inches above the floor, moving counterclockwise to clear and banish. Speak your intention to purify the space as you move through each corner and doorway.
At 10 inches, this besom is primarily an altar display piece. It holds triple moon symbolism on the altar, can be used in symbolic pre-ritual sweeping gestures, and serves as a visual focal point in goddess rites and full moon workings.
The skull connects to the Crone aspect of the triple goddess and the death-and-rebirth current in Wiccan practice. Practitioners who honor Hecate, the Morrigan, or the dark goddess use skull imagery to mark tools to that aspect.
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