over the left shoulder
You throw salt on your left shoulder.
Of course not. It's all superstition. In fact, according to the superstition, throwing salt over your shoulder counteracts other things that bring bad luck supposedly, like breaking a mirror or spilling salt.
Traditionally, if one is superstitious and spills salt, they should throw a pinch of salt over their left shoulder to ward off bad luck or evil spirits. This superstition comes from the belief that the devil tends to linger over one's left shoulder.
The superstition about spilled salt comes from the belief the devil stands behind your left shoulder, whispering "bad" ideas & suggestions to you. If salt has been spilled it is believed to be unlucky, unless you throw a pinch of it over your LEFT shoulder, supposedly into the devil's eyes, thus distracting him from leading you into trouble.
your left shoulder
This superstition originates from the belief that spilling salt brings bad luck. Throwing salt over the left shoulder is thought to ward off this bad luck or to blind any evil spirits that may be lurking behind you. It is a common superstition in many cultures and is believed to protect against negative energy.
If you have supersticions, you throw salt over your shoulder to get rid of them
Throwing salt over your left shoulder is a common superstition believed to help ward off evil spirits or bad luck. This practice is often associated with spilling salt, as salt was historically considered a valuable and protective substance.
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The left shoulder.
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Nothing its a stupid superstition