Even now, into the world of modern technologies, when we can contact any point in the world, with the help of video cameras to observe what is happening hundreds of kilometers from us, superstitions are strong. Everyone has an explanation.
10. Friday, 13
This day is considered unlucky. You need to be constantly on the alert, because various troubles can happen. Researchers believe that superstition has come about by chance. It was once believed that Friday was an unlucky day, and the number 13 promised failure. The coincidence of the first and second promised a super bad day. In 1307, on October 13, on Friday, the French ruler ordered the arrest of all members of the Knights Templar. They were accused of heresy, many were later tortured and executed.
9. Spit over the left shoulder
In order not to scare away luck, according to tradition, you need to spit three times over your left shoulder. Once upon a time, people believed that each person has his own guardian angel, as well as the devil who follows him and tempts him. If the angel was on the right, then the devil was hiding on the left. When we spit over our left shoulder, we are kind of trying to drive away evil thoughts, evil forces, so that upcoming events will bring only good.
8. Black cat
A black cat that crosses the road promises trouble and misfortune. Our compatriots once believed that these animals were favorites of witches. Moreover, sorceresses sometimes turned into black cats themselves and tried to harm people. For many peoples, a black cat was associated with evil spirits. But the British, for example, on the contrary, believe that a black cat brings happiness to the house.
7. Horseshoe for good luck
Iron was once a very expensive material. And to find a piece of metal on the road was considered luck. Later it could be used somehow in an economy. There is also an interesting legend explaining the origin of this sign. Saint Dunstan, who later became the Archbishop of Canterbury, was once an ordinary blacksmith. A devil appeared to him, turning into a horse. He demanded that the blacksmith sign a contract by which he promised to give his soul. The blacksmith was not going to make a deal with the devil and decided to teach him a lesson. He's a hell of a thing. It was very painful for him. To unclean remember the lesson, the blacksmith hung a horseshoe on the wall of his house. But the devil promised not to approach those dwellings where the horseshoe will hang.
6. The mirror beats to trouble
When this sign appeared, mirrors were considered a huge value. They were made in Venice, the craftsmen kept secret the recipes for their creation. Only a very wealthy person could buy a mirror, and, of course, he ensured that no one broke it. Also since ancient times it was believed that mirrors have magical powers. People could not believe that they see their reflection. They believed that the spirits were looking at them from a mirror surface. And the mirrors themselves were considered the gates to another, other world. Naturally, it was dangerous to open this gate, because the dwelling was filled with spirits. From this came the signs of the negative effects of broken mirrors. Our ancestors believed that a mirror broken in a house promises 7 years of misfortune for all its inhabitants. It is also impossible to look in a broken mirror, otherwise misfortunes and illnesses will be attracted to a person. To prevent this, magicians advise collecting all the fragments using a broom and dustpan. Then shift them into a dark fabric and discard.
5. Knock on wood
If we started talking about something good, often, so as not to jinx it, we start knocking on wood. This sign appeared in the pre-Christian era. Then people believed that spirits live in trees. They could help, or they could punish them. If, talking about some business, his next achievement, a person felt that he began to praise himself, he began to knock on the tree. It was believed that in this way he drowns out the sound of his voice. Spirits cannot hear him and, accordingly, will not be punished for boasting.
4. Do not transmit anything over the threshold
A sign has long been taken root, according to which you can’t transmit anything over the threshold, otherwise you can throw trouble on your house, scare away luck and happiness. Once the threshold of the house was associated with the world of the dead, sometimes dead relatives were buried in this place. It was believed that they protect the house from misfortunes and evil people. Therefore, they never transmitted anything over the threshold, because in this case, the souls of the dead would have to be disturbed. If they were pissed off, they could harm the inhabitants of the house. According to another version, the souls of the dead guard the house and everything in it. If a person with evil intentions enters it, he will not be able to harm the household, even taking some thing from them. The spirits of the house will protect them. When the owners pass things over the threshold, the evil guest may spoil them or conduct other rituals, as spirits are unable to resist this.
3. Do not whistle - there will be no money
In Russia, it was forbidden to whistle inside the house. There are several explanations for the appearance of this sign. It was once thought that a whistle was like howling wind. A strong wind promised the peasants only misfortunes and hardships. He destroyed houses, demolished roofs, dried crops, i.e. brought additional expenses. Therefore, the house was forbidden to make sounds resembling the wind. According to another version, brownies can not stand the whistle. Because of him, they can move to another home, taking with them wealth. But the evil spirit loves the whistle. Attracted by this sound, she comes into the house, bringing with her hardships and hardships. It was also believed that people who take time off from work like to entertain themselves with a whistle. A person who is busy has no time to whistle. If there are loafers in the house, then there will be no money.
2. Pinned on a clothes pin
This is an ancient amulet. It is believed that a pin can absorb dark energy. And the presence of a sharp needle is an excellent protection against ill-wishers. She is usually pinned to clothes. You can leave the pin in a conspicuous place or hide it in a lining. Place it head down. If the tip of the pin darkened, then it absorbed a lot of negativity. It is better to remove and bury it in the nearest park or forest.
1. Sit on the track
Our ancestors once believed that in each hut there lived a brownie. If you had to go on a long journey, the owner of the house was deceived. To do this, everyone sat down, as if they were not going to leave the house. Otherwise, the brownie could go along with the traveler and leave the house unattended. In addition, evil spirits could get in touch with the departing, and later harm him on the road. People believed that the brownie would warn of impending troubles. If you sit quietly for several minutes, he may give a sign, for example, drop the dishes. The person who received such a sign refused to travel.