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 [Continue]
An uncovered bald head will bring rain. If you shave your head on a Saturday, you will always be in debt. You shouldn’t wash your hair the day before a test. If you ever cut your hair at the waning of the moon, it won’t grow luxuriantly. Hair cut off should always be burned; it [Continue]
You’ll ‘cut off’ fortune if you use scissors on new years day [Continue]
See a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck. See a penny let it lie, all day long you’ll have to cry. [Continue]
Saying God Bless You When Somebody Sneezes: When the great plague swept Europe., sufferers began sneezing violently which was a sign of death. The Pope therefore passed a law requiring people to bless the sneezer. At the same time, it was expected that anybody sneezing would cover their mouth with a cloth or their hand. [Continue]
Fingers Crossed: By making the sign of the Christian faith with our fingers, evil spirits would be prevented from destroying our chances of good fortune. Hands: If the palm of your right hand is itchy, then it foretells that money is coming to you, but don’t scratch it as that stops the money from coming! [Continue]
It’s bad luck to see knives with the blades crossed either in the drawer or on the worktop. If a friend gives you a knife, you should give him a coin, (now you are buying the knife instead of receiving it as a gift) or your friendship will soon be broken. [Continue]
Beware of the man, be he friend or brother, Whose hair is one color and beard another. It’s bad luck to cut your beard. You’ll have a lucky life if your beard is bushy. Whistling makes your beard grow. [Continue]
Walking under a ladder is brings bad luck. A leaning ladder forms a triangle with the wall and ground. Triangles represent the Holy Trinity, and it’s a direct violation of the Trinity if you walk through it. This would put you in league with the devil. If you walk under the ladder, you might not [Continue]
