Superstitions Online » protection http://superstitionsonline.com Spells, charms, rituals, taboos; Searchable and entertaining, find your fears, wonders and worries here. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:15:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Knocking on Wood http://superstitionsonline.com/knocking-on-wood/ http://superstitionsonline.com/knocking-on-wood/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:24:42 +0000 Superstitions http://superstitionsonline.com/?p=520 Knocking on wood is believed to be calling on spirits who can protect us from misfortune. These spirits are believed to live in the trees and by knocking on anything made of wood, we call on them.

]]> http://superstitionsonline.com/knocking-on-wood/feed/ 0 Wren http://superstitionsonline.com/wren/ http://superstitionsonline.com/wren/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:15:24 +0000 Superstitions http://superstitionsonline.com/?p=312 A dead wren in your pocket will keep you safe at sea.

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You must knock on wood 3 times after mentioning good fortune or the evil spirits will ruin things for you.

]]> http://superstitionsonline.com/knock-on-wood/feed/ 0 Ambulance http://superstitionsonline.com/ambulance/ http://superstitionsonline.com/ambulance/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:24:04 +0000 Superstitions http://superstitionsonline.com/?p=48 When you see one, protect yourself from bad luck by pinching your nose or holding your breath until you see a black or brown dog.
“Touch your toes,
touch your nose,
Never go in one of those.
Hold your collar,
do not swallow,
until you see a dog.”

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