Sweeping floors is a common household chore that needs to be done regularly.
However, according to popular beliefs and superstitions, not all times of the day are suitable for this cleaning.
Many people believe that sweeping in the evening or at night is a bad idea, which can attract poverty, illness, quarrels and evil spirits into the house. Where did such beliefs come from and what do they mean?
History of superstitions sweeping in the evening
The superstition of sweeping in the evening has ancient roots and is associated with the magical significance of a broom or whisk.
This object was not only a cleaning tool, but also an attribute of witches and sorcerers, who used it for flights and rituals. By sweeping floors in the twilight or darkness, a person could unwittingly perform witchcraft or cover up traces of it.
In addition, a broom or a whisk had the ability to "zero" the energy of a room, making it clean and open to any influences. And at night, it is the dark forces that are active, the evil spirits, who happily settled in a clean place.
What does it mean to sweep in the evening superstitions
Superstitions about sweeping in the evening have different interpretations, but most of them foretell trouble for the house and its inhabitants.
Here are some of them:
- By sweeping the floors in the evening, you sweep out positive energy, luck, money and love from your home.
- By sweeping the floors in the evening, you provoke quarrels and discord between household members.
- By sweeping the floors in the evening, you attract illnesses and diseases.
- By sweeping the floors in the evening, you open the door to evil spirits and evil spirits.
- By sweeping the floors the evening before a trip or business trip, you are depriving yourself of protection and luck along the way.
How to Avoid the Negative Consequences of Sweeping in the Evening
If you still decide to sweep the floors in the evening or at night, there are several ways to avoid negative consequences from this.
- Sweep floors toward the center of the room or toward the stove (if present), not toward the threshold or window.
- Do not throw garbage out of the house at night, but leave it in a closed container until the morning.
- Do not pass a broom or a brush to someone in the evening or at night, and do not take them from others. This can disrupt the energy balance in the house.
- Do not sweep in the evening or at night with one broom or brush. This can lead to quarrels and discord in relationships.
- Do not sweep in the evening or at night when visiting or do not allow your guests to clean your place. This may result in you taking someone else's luck or misfortune with you.
• Avoid sweeping in the evening or at night on religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. This may result in you sweeping away the grace and blessings from your home.
As you can see, the superstition of sweeping in the evening has its reasons and logic. However, you should not take them too seriously and be afraid of cleaning late at night.
The main thing is to do it with a good mood and pure thoughts, and also to follow the rules of hygiene and safety. Then your home will be clean and cozy, and you will be healthy and happy.
