Broom Traditions, Folklore, and Fall Rituals: How to Clear Space for Good Energy
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 ----- Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: learnfengshuinow@gmail.com OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow ------ 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. Chinese broom customs http://us.mofcom.gov.cn/article/aboutchina/202011/20201103012645.shtml#:~:text=Traditional%20Chinese%20culture%20holds%20that,or%20a%20special%20small%20brush. Buy a new broom when moving The 4 Most Common Moving Superstitions 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/