~ The Bell ~
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.
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