Attracting poverty: why you can't sweep in the evening

Sweeping the floor is a common household chore that should be done regularly. However, according to popular beliefs, not all times of the day are suitable for this cleaning. Many people believe that sweeping the floor in the evening or at night is a bad omen that can lead to trouble.

Ukr.media writes about this.

The history of superstition

Superstitions about sweeping the floor in the evening have ancient roots. In ancient times, a broom or broom was considered not only a cleaning tool but also a magical object. They were used by witches and sorcerers for flights and rituals. Therefore, when sweeping the floor at dusk or in the dark, a person could unwittingly perform witchcraft or cover up traces of it.

In addition, a broom or broom was considered a symbol of the energy of the house. By sweeping the floor in the evening, a person swept positive energy out of the house, leaving it open to negative influences. And at night, when dark forces are active, evil spirits could easily enter the house and harm its inhabitants.

What does superstition mean?

Superstitions about sweeping the floor in the evening are interpreted in different ways, but most of them portend trouble for the house and its inhabitants. Here are some of them:

• By sweeping the floor in the evening, you sweep away good luck, money, and love.
• You provoke quarrels and quarrels between household members.
• You attract illness and disease.
• You open the door for evil spirits and evil forces.
• You lose protection and good luck on your way.

How to avoid negative consequences?

If you do decide to sweep the floor in the evening or at night, there are several ways to avoid negative consequences:

• Sweep the floor towards the center of the room or towards the stove (if there is one), not towards the threshold or window.
• Do not throw garbage out of the house at night, but leave it in a closed container until morning.
• Do not pass a broom or broomstick to someone in the evening or overnight, and do not take them from others.
• Do not sweep together in the evening or overnight with the same broom or broom.

• Do not sweep in the evening or overnight when you have guests over, or allow your guests to sweep for you.
• Do not sweep in the evening or overnight on religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas.

Superstition or reality?

Whether you should believe in superstitions about sweeping the floor in the evening is a personal matter. However, it's worth noting that these superstitions have their basis in fact. In ancient times, people believed in magic, so it was important for them to follow certain rules to avoid trouble.

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