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A Pagan Perspective
Before moving in, if at all possible, the head of the household should enter the building alone and take a moment to walk quietly through, getting to "know" the building and letting it get to know them.
This would be the time to establish the "heart" of the home. Some use the kitchen, others a hearth (or fireplace), still others use a den or "personal space."
Once the head of the household has walked through, it is time to introduce the rest of the "family."
- If this is a newly constructed house, a quick smudging and/or asperging will both clear any negativity left by builders and construction workers, and bless the home for your personal use.
If possible open the windows and doors, state your purpose (to clear and bless this home for your use) and moving clockwise, from the top to the bottom (include attics and basements where applicable) introduce the smudge (incense or burning herbs) and/or asperge (sprinkle infused or blessed water) to each room, closet, cupboard etc.
- If this is a "new to you" house and has had others living in it before you, this should be done in two parts. The first, a smudging of banishing herbs should be done in a counter-clockwise manner, saying something like; "By my hand and with my will I banish all negativity." The second time use a smudge or asperging water for blessing and move clockwise saying something like; "By my hand and with my will I bless this space, let nothing unwelcome enter here."
There after bring in the things you consider important first. My Altar and the "kitchen stuff" are the first thing through my doors.
As a gift to new home owners, I traditionally bring:
bread - so the people in the home never want for physical sustenance; salt - to ensure prosperity for the household;
a bottle of wine - that the household may celebrate the "good times";
a piece of coal - an old symbol that ensures the home will be warm;
and a small living plant - so the household will grow and thrive.
Yes, turtles are often considered symbols of good luck in various cultures and superstitions. They are believed to bring longevity, protection, and stability.
In folklore and superstitions, a ladybug with 7 spots is believed to bring good luck and is seen as a symbol of protection and prosperity. It is thought to bring blessings and positive energy to those who encounter it.
- An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure long life - An acorn by the window will keep lightning out
Some common superstitions associated with taking pictures include the belief that capturing someone's image can steal their soul, bring bad luck, or even cause harm to the person in the photograph.
yes it does bring vast amount of bad luck
I am Hungarian, two that I have heard are that keeping a cactus in the house will bring bad luck. Another is that owls, even owl sculptures, are also bad luck. This is not correct. Cactus' plants are not bad luck in general. Only certain types of cactus are bad for luck. Only if an owl flies into your house is it bad luck. Having a statue of an owl in the home is not good luck and not bad luck.
* A rabbit's foot will bring good luck * Breaking a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck * Walking under a ladder will bring bad luck * Stepping on a crack in a sidewalk will break your mother's back * Fishing for trout while sitting on a zebra backwards will cause your eyeballs to pop out.
Only if you believe in such things. There are many irrational superstitions, in many cases contradictory ones.
No, the bring in smelly wastes.
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Black Cat Crosses Own Path Friday 13th is an unlucky daySpilling Salt gives bad luckCertain gems were beilieved to bring good luck to the person that carried it.These are some superstitions that I know
The Western interpretation of Eastern European superstitions about magical and unclean beings that were supposed to "suck your energy" or bring you bad luck.