Witch Bells
WITCH BELLS
History Research
Is the history of witch bells what you think?
The Witch bell that was known by witch balls a type of gazing ball popular in 1700s 1800s.
However they also known as scolds bridles which is a type of muzzle used to punish women accused of being a witch or being to talkative, oh punishment device great dark side.
The bells were used in England, Scotland and Germany between 16th-18th centuries approximately as punishment. Some witch bells had a small metal cage to restict the women's speech further.
The modern use of witch bells have a more positive meaning and use, they are often used as a tool for protection and purification. Bells in general in modern history are also used to mark an event for example the new year. Most modern houses use bells to alert of a situation such as a door bell or a fire alarm, ok I gone off track there but I wanted to highlight the use of benefit of the bell in modern day terms.
BELL SHAPES
The pendulum- A simple bell that hangs from cord or chain that swings back and forth.
The wand bell- Attached to a wand easy to move use in different areas where you need to precise targeted area.
Sphere bell- Shaped as a sphere used as above by those more experienced.
THE BELL MATERIAL
Silver- Associated with feminine energy, the moon and psyhic ability.
Gold- Associated with masculine energy the sun abundance prosperity and success.
Copper- Associated with love sexuality and fertility and also enhance and increase both psyhic ability and energy flow.
Iron- Associated with strength and protection useful for grounding and stability.
Tin- Associated with creativeness and enhance with communication.
Brass- Associated with success and wealth and to enhance confidence.
WITCH BELLS WHERE TO PLACE
It's all in your placement what you want from your witch bells here is the Witchers suggestions
FRONT/BACK DOOR OR WINDOW - Are you keeping something from coming in or going out?
GARDEN- Like a wind chime they are beautiful to hear especially if you sit in the garden doing your craft or medidation. You might even keep away any pests what kind of pests well that is a question you can answer yourselves by trying it out. Brilliant for working with the winds and air.
MAKE A WITCH BELL
This is such a simple method anyone can do this.
1 chose your bell with the metal of your choice. Ensure your bell as a clear ringing tone.
2 Program your bell
3 Attached the bell to a cord or chain and place your bell in desired area with this method you could even wear your bell round your neck or wrist. Your bell doesn't need to be placed a building.
Does The Witcher use witch bells of course. You maybe wondering for what purpose .... now I can't tell you all my secrets can I 😜.
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