The superstition says it's bad luck to take your old broom when you move because brooms are believed to hold and sweep away negative energy from your old home, and you don't want to bring that bad energy into your new residence.
Moving is often seen as a fresh start, a chance to leave behind the past and embrace new beginnings. Bringing an old broom along could be seen as importing the old problems and stagnant energy you were hoping to escape. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Brooms as Energy Absorbers: Superstitions often view everyday objects as capable of absorbing energy. A broom, used to sweep away dirt and grime, is thought to also collect negative vibes, arguments, and general bad luck.
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Symbolic Cleansing: The act of sweeping is itself symbolic of cleansing. By leaving the old broom behind, you're symbolically completing the cleansing process in your old home and starting fresh in your new one.
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Risk of Transferring Negativity: Taking the old broom means potentially transferring the negative energy it has accumulated into your new living space. This could, according to superstition, lead to continued misfortune or unhappiness in your new home.
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Practical Considerations (Secondary): While the primary reason is superstitious, an old, worn-out broom might also be less effective and more likely to spread dirt than clean it. A new broom represents a clean slate, both literally and figuratively.
Therefore, to ensure a fresh start and avoid carrying old baggage (literally and figuratively), many people believe it's best to leave the old broom behind and purchase a new one for your new home. As the reference suggests, brooms are inexpensive enough that the perceived benefit of avoiding bad luck outweighs the cost of replacement.
