Description

Origin & Traditional Use

A ritual bell is a small bell rung in ceremony to open and close a rite, clear the air and call attention. Bells have been used in temples and churches around the world for thousands of years.

Uses in the Work

Ring it at the start of a ritual to clear the air and signal to the spirits that the rite is beginning, and again to close. Ring it at each quarter while calling the elemental demons, and to mark each stage of a long working. The sound breaks up stagnant energy, so ring it in each corner after a cleansing. Some practitioners ring the bell counter-clockwise to open and clockwise to close. A large hand bell carries well outdoors and in group ritual.

Pairs Well With

Goetic Circle Poster; King Solomon Oil – 1 oz; Exorcism Oil – 1 oz

Lore

Before clocks were common, town criers and churches used hand bells to call people together. The passing bell was rung when someone died to drive evil spirits away from the soul as it left.

What You Receive

This 7 1/2-inch brass bell with a smooth wooden handle offers a clear, resonant tone that carries beautifully. The polished brass and natural wood create a timeless, balanced design you’ll want to keep close at hand.