A Brief History of Witch Balls║Witchcraft

[@rosec.9695]

My grandmother has three giant witches balls hung in her garden, she always said they were to keep bad fairies away. Thought she was crazy until now 😂

[@sherryk30]

Thats actually a great idea! 💕

[@AlizzaBliss]

Hearth: Today we're going to be talking about the history of witches balls. Me and my 12 y/o sense of humor: Balls lol 😂

[@JustDiane71]

*snickering in the corner.😉

[@kelleyeasterling]

There's no way to say it without it being funny 😆

[@gamergirlguinea4740]

Same

[@emilyglonek7417]

Yep

[@NikolaiTheJester]

Hehe

[@bester674]

I have used an old witches bottle spell that calls for a mason jar filled with broken glass and bent nails to trap negative energy from coming in to my home. I now see its a far older idea than i original thought. Thanks Hearth!

[@TheyForgotMySalad]

I live in the American South and was always told that gazing balls in gardens were to keep "birds" away... always sounded a bit strange to me. Maybe that was a polite way to talk about witches and witchcraft without actually saying the words. Very interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@Stitchxavi]

I love hearth’s accent and how her words flow. Can anyone identify what type of British accent this is?

[@greenwitch5298]

She is from Wales, but I don't remember from where exactly. I like her accent too, it's lovely ☺️

[@kyyah2]

@@greenwitch5298 the accent sounds like its a bit from the north of England - like Newcastle just the way she says glass and luxury

[@korinnab.2318]

I think she's Welsh but to me she sounds similar to someone from Yorkshire

[@ericwhitfield8475]

That sounds from Yorkshire accent to me

[@judethaddeus9856]

Why don’t you just ask about her accent

[@buddhinij7874]

We have these in Sri Lanka, too. But they used to be hollowed-out gourds. Today they're mostly bottles, usually covered up and hung in different parts of the house. When we move into a new house, they usually go on first thing, along with a bottle of sea salt.

[@karolyn8644]

I really enjoyed this video. Your explanation of the glass floats is most interesting. I had no idea that they were in any way connected with witchcraft. I live on the NW coast of the US, in Washington State. We find them in antique shops & know them as Japanese fishing floats. I have several in various sizes, mostly blue & green, some in their nets. One is a lovely 5" bright green one embossed with "Made in England." Two are clear, about 6" in size. One of those is embossed with the Duraglas name, which is, I believe, a US company. They are becoming scarce, due to the fact that the fisheries are using more plastic floats. Of course that makes them more valuable as well. You have given me a new appreciation for them. I better bring in that big amber/brown one from outside before somebody steals it!

[@LanaFeyah]

I absolutely live for historically informative videos such as this. Thank you for researching this topic and presenting it in such a pleasing manner to us!

[@Fezza60]

That was really interesting to hear the history. I’d have never connected them to buoys!

[@camilleb.c.9019]

If my memory serves me right, christmas ornament were originally slices of oranges or disks. They changed over time and became spheres. The witches balls probably influenced that. This is so interesting, it's all connected in some way!

[@fannyforfun3670]

We had some in our old summer house, i had no idea what they were except the fishing net buoys. It was near the ocean so that simple explanation was enough. There was one brown one and one blue one and they were on the wall in the room I usually slept in :)

[@alienwizard3695]

I'm a beginner so any and all information is useful, Thank you.

[@aurorapapillon4883]

I'm really enjoying you talking about the history and origins of witchcraft tools and techniques 😊

[@lajeanaphelps-davis7226]

Today is my Brother's 59th birthday and he passed about 3 years ago. They called him Catfish. A fisherman a carpenter. This message was right on. Very interesting history and now I want to study that more, especially for the reasons of the different reasons for N (Earth), E (Air), S (Fire), and W (Water). You are very informative for such a young age. Thank you for your post and something a little different. I hope I don't miss your next post. I like to use first names HearthWitch, but I only know you as HearthWitch.

[@OMG_916]

Love your videos BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ONE! SO DIFFERENT!

[@LoftyOasis]

One day in a local crystal shop, I asked about the witches balls they had hanging in the display window for sale (had no idea what they were at the time). They replied that they used to be hung up to trap witches, and it made me sad because the ones they had on display were so beautiful, but I didn't like the idea of what they were being used for. This video was so interesting and informational and it makes me glad to see that their uses are shifting and that witches can turn that idea into something beneficial. :)

[@jamesoconnor8217]

I knew a glass Blower/ Craftsman who used to put spirits Into them in order to power light Sabers. ✨

[@amyfilice2983]

Thank you for sharing this history lesson. I found it incredibly fascinating.

[@mercedes.de.losangeles]

You are so thorough, Hearth! I really appreciate the amount of research you must do to produce these videos. Thank you! 💜

[@mlstar1695]

Love the lights on your broom 💝🐱👍

[@jeaniejean4107]

I live in a small west coastal town in British Columbia, where fisheries is a main occupation... In our antique shops, quite often you'll come across these as they were used for buoys. I love seeing them. I've come across some that have the glass hair like strands inside as well. (And occasionally I've seen the original netting with them as well.) Ever since I was a child, they always fascinated me, I find them quite beautiful. Most of the ones I see here a blue and green, I don't think I've ever seen a clear one...

[@karolyn8644]

Jeanie, I live across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from BC in NW Washington. We see the floats here too, mostly in antique shops. They are becoming less common and more costly. I always knew them as Japanese fishing floats. I have several but have never seen one with strands inside. I have two 6" clear ones as well as the usual blues & greens.

[@moonstonepearl21]

So many cool facts are in this that I didn't know. I've heard of witch balls but knew nothing about them. A very educational video.

[@MrsHerzueberKopf]

Thank you, that you did give us a historical tour . So interesting.

[@Venefica82]

I grew up in a town that is right next to a large lake and which have a famous glass factory, these glass fishing net balls are everywhere, people would have them in their flower beds or hanging as decoration in windows I never heard of any occult property of them though, but they are everywhere.

[@SacredRat]

I especially love the dulcimer intro beginning to her very useful videos

[@lunarmoved]

Can't wait for your video on making them.

[@claireneely9199]

Thanks, what a synchronicity!! Just saw this item mentioned in a book within the past week, thought it could matter to me but was too tired to research... And here's a perfect jumping off point 😄

[@morgonza7723]

Oh what about other protective things like pendants and other things that can b carried on ur person or vehicle ....love hearing other witchy ways

[@Ejcfarley]

This is so fascinating about them being floatation devices. I made witches balls with my baubles at Christmas and it was so fun! 😊

[@sherrylamb1290]

Thank you for all of your amazing video lessons. You are a great teacher!

[@jamieshue6145]

My girlfriends and I make Yule Balls for the year. Then Spell balls for particular workings. We meet monthly ... or we did before corvid19. Now we Zoom our meets.

[@roxanneconner7185]

I'm from the US and never knew any of this, thanks for the informative video!

[@j.l.thurman2725]

those ducklings you got, are they real stuffed? they're adorable. I had ducks this year and some ducklings. we kept one who could not fly - her wing tips were lost as a bitty baby. She has a deeper history. The baby duck, immediately after she had hatched, took a wrong turn and ended up outside the nest box. I found her and thought she was dead. so I took her away with intent to find a nice spot in the garden. Then I noticed as I got into the sunlight a slight flicker at her throat. for a moment, I thought it was just breeze. realising she had a faint pulse, I took the ice cold duckling and put her in my shirt to warm her against my skin until I could get a brooder setup. within an hour, she was revived and moving around. This is the Duckling I kept. She was born late april early may and is quite a lively little girl. She can't fly though. Her name is Thing Three. Her mother is Thing Two and her dad is Thing One

[@MichaelaRtoS]

Thank you so much! I've been looking for info on witch's balls, but couldn't find much.

[@marilynperez8786]

This was SUPER interesting!!! Thank you for sharing this video with us all! *HUGS*

[@tinapierson1275]

Absolutely, love your videos. The history is fascinating!

[@carlacarreto6953]

Very interesting topic indeed, thank you Hearth! Greetings from Portugal.

[@elizabethubah414]

Hello Hearth, very interesting, very educative video. I kept on "huh!" ing... :) I never could have connected the witches balls to buoys...wow. Good history class :) You look stunning by the way :)

[@marys4863]

Very interesting, I really enjoyed the history of witches balls. I didn't realize there was so many uses for them.

[@jumpingjuniper552]

Thank you for sharing this fascinating history, loved it!

[@melirosebud77]

Thank you for the history lesson!💜🔮

[@albaalonso1875]

Here in spain are called witch's bottle, botella de bruja

[@jenniferbarrett7789]

So informative and well researched! Love your voice and the knowledge you are blessing us with

[@jenhulford5572]

Thanks, Hearth! The history was great!

[@singinglily8909]

Thank you Hearth, you’ve done an incredible job once again! I’ve learnt so much from you. Thanks for all the research you’re doing and sharing your knowledge ❤️

[@fortelleirin]

Thank you for such an informative and awesome video! Cant wait till the next one🙌🏻😍🙌🏻

[@singinglily8909]

The coven I am in we always use glasses bottle (USA) When we first bought my house I created a protective witch’s bottle and buried it by the front door. Now I know the history behind it.

[@HealingDaysOracle]

Great info as always, looking forward to the the next video, showing how to make it! Also can’t wait for this month’s mystery box! 😊💖

[@brookkendrick]

This was so fascinating! Thank you for this video! Where did you find all this information? I'd love to learn more about them!

[@marytyson6376]

Thank you so very much , very interesting the history of witch balls . I had a dream and there was a glass ball hanging in the dream. Not sure how it related to me , but got the message my cat died of old age. In fact I found my self calling , this spirit Mr bubble. I found myself questioning him , as if I knew him. He was a cat , as I petted him. And then he turned in to a man cat , while playing with a witch ball. The ball was clear glass , and hanging on a clear color string. He reply yes I knew him , and was smiling and laughing playful. I heard a mediation bowl ring and woke up.

[@petawilliams8099]

Yes I have seen them they are beautiful

[@lynedington5587]

Fascinating. Thanks for a very informative video.

[@lauren-u6q]

I desperately needed something to watch and then you upload! Yessss

[@celiarose6554]

same here! stay safe! ~

[@lauren-u6q]

Celia Rose thank you, you too x

[@JustDiane71]

Love this video Hearth! 💖 🤗

[@serendipityawaits4768]

I really enjoyed this video & eagerly await the how to one. If you wouldn't mind, could you reccomend any Appalachian folk magic or Pennsylvanian Dutch magic books? Please & Thank You.

[@dopemamoe7235]

You look amazing with some colour on you, absolutely stunning

[@li.m4095]

Could we make a witchy ball more like a fairy ball for a garden? Cause I have a few ideas for an outdoor garden but I'm not very good at growing things.

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

Just such an interesting channel. You have a new subscriber in me. Thank you for sharing.

[@sitforaspellwithlunav9437]

Thank you for the information

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

Hearth, You have a beautiful accent ! Where in Britian is it from? It sounds as if it's from around the Newcastle upon Tyne area

[@janetdaily8995]

Thank you Q. Love Janet and Rick and Trevor Grogan of Bradenton FL. You folks ROCK. FREE THE CHILDREN!!! NO MORE SLAVERY. AMEN.

[@stevencarsley2446]

Another great video

[@belladonna70]

thank you so much

[@dianad7759]

Love your hair color!

[@beccab2151]

I'd love more witchy history lessons

[@littlelotusgirrrl]

Such a great video. Love the information.

[@heidiwolf1793]

Thank you 🙏

[@samueljudd8111]

Grew up in a pretty strict religious house... Now, looking back I swear both my parents were witches. My mom. Would make these and put them all over the yard. My dad would plant herb gardens and decorate them with his drawings

[@denisebest5258]

Thank you good information! Btw you look gorgeous today. 🙂

[@susanbuckminster282]

Thank you!

[@joycesullivan2865]

Thank you for sharing. Ver interesting.

[@foxfirewitch]

Their is this book I own called witch catcher that uses a witches ball to capture faeries. Its a good fantasy book about a girl who moves into her great uncles castle and befriend a far girl. Highly recommend.

[@fireinateacup89]

Do you think that they belief that witches hated mirrors was actually because we tend to be pretty careful about them, given that they're portals, and can be a bit terrifying? Perhaps the witches of that time were afraid of spirits coming through, and so avoided them or tried not to look at them when they were around, and that's how the muggles' theory got going??

[@niarosser-hughes327]

Very interesting 👌 diolch xx

[@gpp4776]

Thank you 👍

[@PaperParade]

So is this what those glass balls in people's gardens are? I've always wondered about those.

[@randomlykaren6291]

I love the blanket in the background. Where did you get it?

[@HearthWitch]

Kill star

[@irinaphoenix2169]

Ohhhh I was think of a different kind of ball. 💃🏼🕺🏽

[@celiarose6554]

[@Donnalis]

Ty🙏🌷

[@BlueGangsta1958]

These evil eye charms have always made me feel really uncomfortable like I'm actually being watched. Can't say it feels nice to be repelled by a protection charm

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

Could a 100 watt light bulb be used as a Witch's Ball? . ( to trap any negative spirits)

[@Elizabeth-un7li]

Does it matter where you hand it?

[@danaport6913]

If you sell them in your shop i would love to buy it.

[@micomarinas2753]

hi heartwitch of your fans from the philippines. are you from what country?

[@luckynumber2633]

Interesting

[@petawilliams8099]

Glass paper wrights

[@xcandyxacidx1466]

That one dislike it bothering the frick out of me

[@meganb3739]

Sounds like they were fighting witchcraft by practicing witchcraft 🤪

[@prettytings8216]

The sea is very scary. I don't blame them.

[@gailfairweather1515]

I bought clear Christmas plastic balls that are like Christmas balls i thought I could make them into witches balls? I bought them at micheals

[@kristaransbottom6765]

Witch's balls, dream catchers,both collect spirits, right?

[@evasanders1296]

tbh I cant bear to look at my own reflection so that may well be true :/

[@moonstonepearl21]

Well at least the no reflection thing was a lot better than the sinking or swimming thing. More mundane. Less dangerous.

[@biancabrooks280]

Man do I _wish_ I didn’t have a reflection. Lol.

[@unknownangel3101]

👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@teslagoth9401]

also used by Muggles lol

[@sabukillz]

So, does this mean that technically light bulbs are witch balls...?

[@mrmythd2817]

I thought that paganism die out centuries ago

[@yunusadam2047]

Show us the tools , you are a good teacher but you normally didn't show up the tools

[@HearthWitch]

As I said in this video, there is another on Saturday that shows a witches ball being created to give you an idea of what they can be like x