Witches Burrs

RANDOM PICK Witches Burrs.. The witches burr (also called witch balls, spike balls, and sweet gum balls) has been an integral part American Folk magic and Hoodoo for centuries. They are used as the base for amulets, charms, as alter icons, and for spellwork. One look at the rows of sharp spikes says all you need to know. These are for protection magick. They are also used in several others ways and have a litany of properties. But before we look at the different magickal uses for witches burr, let’s take a quick trail down biology lane. If you are a practicing witch, you’ll agree that it’s always good to understand as much as you can about any tree, plant, or living thing that you will incorporate into your personal practice or spellworkings. Witches burr are actually seed pods from the sweet gum tree, which is found in the southeastern part of the United States, Mexico, and Central America. The tree is a deciduous fast growing tree in the witch hazel family. It can reach hei