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The superstition of Throwing salt over your left shoulder after spilling some applies to, apparently a devil is sitting on your left shoulder, and the force of the tiny salt particles knocks him off and he lands in a little heap on the floor. Then you should stamp on him.
Do not throw it over your right shoulder as this is where your guardian angel is supposed to sit.
This superstition is believed to come from the middle ages.
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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What do you do when you throw salt over shoulder?
If you have supersticions, you throw salt over your shoulder to get rid of them
What shoulder do you throw salt over after you spill it?
over your right shoulder with your left hand
If one is superstitious over which shoulder should one throw salt after spilling salt?
your left shoulder
When spilling salt what shoulder do you throw salt over?
It is believed the devil stands over your left shoulder and spilling salt is supposed to bring his attention to your "wastefulness" bringing bad luck. If this happens, you are instructed to throw the salt over your LEFT shoulder and "hopefully" into the devil's eyes, thus blinding him to your mistake.
What arm should you throw salt over?
You throw salt on your left shoulder.
If one is superstition what shoulder should one throw salt?
over the left shoulder
What do you throw over your shoulder for good luck?
salt
Which shoulder do you throw salt over?
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.
What is the origin of salt over shoulder superstition?
It is believed the "devil" stands over the left shoulder of a person. As salt was once considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity, spilling it is thought of as wasteful and a means to tempt the "devil" into taking it from you. Throwing salt over your left shoulder is supposed to "blind the devil" into not seeing the opportunity to reduce your material wealth.
If one is superstitious over whitch shoulder should one throw salt?
left shoulder
Which hand do you throw salt over your left shoulder?
im pretty sure its your right shoulder
Is it good luck to throw salt over your shoulder?
Yes
