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
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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.⁠


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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