Besoms/Brooms have long been steeped in folklore and superstitions, believed by many to hold unique energies and influence over luck, relationships, and spiritual protection.

Here are some fascinating broom superstitions from different traditions:

• Giving away a used broom is thought to bring bad luck to both giver and recipient.
• Sweeping at night may offend nearby faeries and spirits.
• Leaning a broom against the door can help keep ghosts out.
• Dropping a broom is said to signal that company is coming.
• If you’re unmarried, stepping over a broom could prevent marriage.
• Bringing a new broom and bread into a new home is thought to attract good fortune.
• Sweeping dust out the front door might sweep away your luck.
• Carrying a broom across water is believed to bring misfortune.
• Leaning a broom against a bed could bring misfortune to the sleeper.
• Striking someone with a broom may make them lazy.

These collected superstitions reflect diverse cultural beliefs and mystic symbolism around the humble broom. Compiled from various folklore sources online.