A consecrated brass or crystal bell is often used by Witches to signal the beginning and/or close of a ritual or Sabbat, to summon a particular spirit or deity, and to awaken meditating coven members. Bells are also rung at many Wiccan funeral rites to bless the soul of the Witch who has crossed over to the realm of the dead.
The bell is used in many traditions. In some, it is used only on seldom occasions, while in others, it is used quite extensively. First and foremost, the bell should have a clear tone and good pitch. It may be of any size or shape, and made of almost any materials. Covens and solitaries use bells made of evertything from crystal, to ceramics, to brass. The size, material, and shape is left solely up to you. |
