Superstition
18 Omens of Good Fortune
Belief in lucky and unlucky omens has always been a universal part of our psyche. Like it or not, many of us believe in signs of good fortune and impending misfortune. The greatest leaders of the world believe in it, philosophers think seriously about...
The Spiritual Significance of Friday the 13th
Is there something to fear on Friday the 13th?
For years people have been telling us Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Horror movies have been named after this day and research also tells us that there is an increase of accidents on Friday...
Horseshoes
The horseshoe is considered very lucky and used to be hung in many homes to protect and attract good fortune for the family residing inside. As with many superstitions, there are contradictions to be found with the beliefs associated with the horseshoe. For instance,...
March 15 - The Ides of March - Should You Beware?
Had it not been for events in ancient Rome, March 15th would be just another ordinary day. But the death of Julius Caesar at the hands of several Roman senators made this a date of misfortune. They say a soothsayer warned Caesar of this...
Top 13 ‘Friday the 13th’ Superstitions!
Today is Friday the 13th! A day where many superstitious people stay home in hopes of avoiding any sort of bad luck. I’m guilty of being the kind of person who believes in “bad luck” and every other superstition that comes with Friday the...
Clash of the superstitions: Friday 13th coincides with a full moon – and it could be more dangerous than you think
If you're a selenophobic or a friggatriskaidekaphobic it might just be best to stay in bed.
For the first time in over a decade two of the great Western superstitions will combine bringing potentially a double dose of dire luck.
Not only is it Friday 13th,...
Friday the 13th: History, Superstitions and Trivia
Thirteen at a table is unlucky only when the hostess has only twelve chops." – Groucho Marx.
Remarkable as he was, the master comedian had his way to make people laugh even when it came to the much dreaded number 13. Now associate it with...
The Malocchio (Evil Eye)
Defining Its Curse
How to prrevent or remove this centuries old curse. The Evil Eye is done both consciously and unconsciously. Learn how in this three part series.
The translation of Mal Occhio from Italian to English is: mal means bad and occhio, eye. The term,...
The Lucky Penny
"Find a penny, pick it up.
All day long, you'll have good luck."
This common rhyme refers to an old superstition, and like many superstitions, it has many variations and the reasoning behind those variations are also numerous. Reasons why finding pennies brings good...
The Evil Eye
The evil eye is the name for a sickness transmitted - usually without intention - by someone who is envious, jealous, or covetous. It is also called the invidious eye and the envious eye. In Hebrew it is ayin ha'ra (the evil eye), which...
