Following the horrific acts of violence –sedition, insurrection, treason–in the Capitol with the knowledge that it was incited by that orange POS, discovering that many people from my little town are among his supporters, I decided it might be time to secure my house with something more than an alarm system, just in case civil war breaks out.
I had never heard of witch balls until I was looking for clear, empty Christmas decorations to send to the Angel Boy 2.0 as a craft. Have you ever heard of them?
My thought was that he could go on a nature walk with mom and dad and pick up special things like we do when I’m there; rocks, seashells, leaves, feathers–but I didn’t know that it also had a historical spiritual connection.
I sent four clear plastic spheres thinking it might engender a family crafting experience, but I discovered that AB 2.0 appropriated them all for himself–he’s a hoarder like me–and I guess they’ll remain stashed away in his bedside drawer until I can finally get there and do it with him.
I also got a couple for myself and had a great time filling them and now one is hanging near the front door and one is near the back door so I feel completely protected and all demons have been vanquished.
Mine contain cinnamon sticks, red toyon berries, lavender, rosemary, bay leaves, sparkles, sea salt, sand, seashells, rocks, feathers, rosehips, white sage, faux pearls and diamonds, and crystals.
It was fascinating to see how many things I could fit inside the sphere. I felt like I should be mumbling an incantation under my breath as I was meandering around my garden, but I only laughed out loud and thought happy thoughts.
Just another very witchy day at Casa de Enchanted Seashells.
Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
I have a witch ball, and I’ve given one to each of my adult children when they moved on to their own homes. Ours are handblown glass in amazing colors with swooping glass struts inside the glass globe. This is typical to some types of witch balls. I’m intrigued with the idea of using clear glass balls to fill with meaningful materials. That sounds cool!
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That is SO cool that you not only know what they are but that you gifted them to your children. I love that about you! It’s kind of like putting a mezzuzah on the door of a jewish house. I have one, but never really give it a thought…(the purpose of the mezuzah is to act as a constant reminder of God’s presence. Jews will often touch the mezuzah as they go through the door. The instruction for this comes from the Torah.) I was only playing around with the plastic sphere I have, but think I’ll get a blown glass one and also gift one to my DIL for Mother’s Day. She will love it.
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The last one I bought was by Kitras Art Glass (Kitras.com), Tree of Enchantment series. They don’t call them witch balls, but they look like the ones at the metaphysical store, only prettier.
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Thank you, I’ll check them out!
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I just saw the one called Tree of Grandparents. I’m gonna have to get that one! Thank you!
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First time I’ve heard of them and I love it!
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I’m so glad! I can’t wait to see my little guy and go on an adventure walk with him to fill his own spheres. He loves the magic of rocks and feathers like I do 🙂
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