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Broom Traditions, Folklore, and Fall Rituals: How to Clear Space for Good Energy

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15 Sekunden vorwärts

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we uncover the fascinating and often overlooked symbolism of brooms. More than just a household tool, brooms have played a central role in rituals and spiritual practices across the globe for centuries. This episode offers insights and practical tips to help you harness the transformative power of the broom.


Join me as we explore:

  • European and Pagan customs involving broom ceremonies
  • The ancient tradition of Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day
  • The cultural importance of swept yards in Africa and how this practice was brought to the American South
  • The mystical power of the cinnamon broom in Southern folk magic for protection and cleansing
  • How these rituals connect to the autumn season and ways to incorporate them into your own space-clearing practices
  • Folklore Friday- How Brooms Become Associated With Witches?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:04 Welcome 

02:19 History and symbolic significance 

07:20 Death rituals 

07:58 Ceremonial cleansing 

10:38 Fertility Symbols

11:30 Superstitions 

13:01 Chinese beliefs and customs 

14:49 African traditions 

15:40 Folk Magick and space clearing

23:27 How Witches became associated with brooms 

27:59 Final thoughts and announcements

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Sources:

Creating Places of Power by Nigel Pinnick: ⁠https://amzn.to/4gcprcW⁠


  • Witches & brooms: 

⁠https://wootandhammy.com/blogs/news/broom-or-besom-symbolism-and-meaning-how-did-they-become-associated-with-witches#:~:text=The%20broom%20is%20a%20traditional,fertility%20of%20people%20or%20land.⁠


  • Superstitions

 ⁠https://www.weirdsouth.com/post/sweeping-superstitions#:~:text=Other%20sweeping%20superstitions%20include%3A&text=If%20you%20sweep%20under%20a,it%20to%20pick%20it%20up.⁠



⁠https://www.steinwaymovers.com/industry-insight/the-4-most-common-moving-superstitions#:~:text=ORIGIN%3A%20China,to%20symbolize%20a%20fresh%20start.⁠


⁠http://chemungcountyhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-clean-sweep.html⁠


⁠https://farmerish.net/a-ramble-through-broom-lore/⁠

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