Written by Superstitions on 25 October 2009
If your ear is burning (or tingling), then someone is talking about you. To determine whether what they are saying is good or bad, remember this rhyme, – Left for love, Right for spite!
Ringing:
It’s an ill omen if your ears are ringing.
When you happen to get “ringing” in your ears, you have an opportunity to determine whom
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
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In the home:
Scattering ashes over the roof of a house protects it against thunder and lightning.
Sweeping out ashes on Christmas is bad luck.
Sweeping out ashes on a Friday is bad luck.
Sweeping out ashes after four in the afternoon is bad luck.
Crops:
Spreading ashes on crops at Midsummer brings a good harvest.
Scattering human ashes to
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Written by Superstitions on 24 October 2009
When Sharks are following a ship, especially three sharks, it’s a death omen.
Carp:
Carrying a carp fish charm brings good luck, especially to lovers.
Cod:
Carrying the dried eye of a cod will bring good luck.
Eel:
Wearing an eelskin garter cures cramps.
Rubbing a wart with eels’ blood makes it go away.
A live eel in a drink
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