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/⁠

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