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Butterflies
If the first butterfly you see in the year is white, you will have good luck all year. Three butterflies together mean good luck. … Read entire article »
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Bugs: Flies
Hang a plastic bag filled with water at each door and window to keep flies from coming into the house. … Read entire article »
Temperature
The cricket is known as “the poor man’s thermometer,” and is believed by some to be a good indication of the temperature. To know the temperature, count the number of chirps a cricket makes within’ fifteen seconds and add the number thirty-seven. This will give you the temperature in degrees. … Read entire article »
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Spiders
Spiders are, naturally, good luck symbols for weavers and spinners, and by extension, those in the fabric and garment industry. The word ‘spider’ is derived from “spin”. According to some sources spiders also bring good luck in money matters. A spider attracts and traps prey, so a spider amulet should attract and hold wealth. In the tradition of the Pueblo Indians (South western North America), the creation goddess was called Spider Woman. Also known as Creation Thinker Woman she spins life and all creation out of her thoughts as a spider spins from her body substance. She is a powerful and loved goddess. Ukrainians believe it’s bad luck to kill a spider in the house. Reference: Listverse.com … Read entire article »
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