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Superstitions

Beliefs and practices resulting from the human need to find causation in the everyday happenings of life. This is where we will try to unravel some of the unusual and esoteric things people ask us about.

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What are the superstitious beliefs about tides?

The most common superstitions concerning tides state, more deaths occur while the tide is going out and more babies are bone while the tide is coming in.

Some of the lesser known include:

- Fishermen who believe it is unlucky to start any new project when the tide is out.

- Couples married at low tide are believed to not produce children.

- A rising tide is a good time to churn butter, stuff feather pillows, boil water or slaughter pigs.

An ebb tide is best for cutting your hair, taking baths or dressing wounds.

What happens when you hang a horse shoe symbol upside down?

The superstition is that if you hang a horseshoe upside down, your household's luck will pour out of the opening and drain away; whereas if you hang it right side up (with the opening at the top) the luck will collect and be available as needed.

Why does bad luck always happen to you?

No one really knows but if you leave an umbrella open inside a house you will most likely have bad luck that's what my mom always told me and she still does! lol, But anyway here are some more examples and meanings...Have a black cat (Will get a serious virus after they scratch you) Umbrella in the house (Your umbrella will fly away in a bad storm) Break a mirror (Be kidnapped) Now this one you might know about... Kill a spider (Get bad luck for 7 days) Those are the ones i only know so hope i helped! :)

Why are things considered bad luck?

A black cat crossing your path, walking under a ladder, the number 13 (Especially on Friday the Thirteenth), breaking a mirror, opening an umbrella inside the house, stepping on cracks, spilling salt (Unless you throw a pinch over your left shoulder), killing a ladybug, placing a hat hat on a bed, a groom seeing his bride before the ceremony on the wedding day, seeing three butterflies together, and breaking a chain letter.

What are the supertitious beliefs in day and night?

Im Only 14 But I Think I Can Help You, There Are Alot Of Different Beliefs Including Day And Night Depending On What Country Or Place You Want, E.g. China, Japan Etc.

You Could Just Go On Wikipedia And Yeah... Ask For The Differences You'd Get Alot More Infomation.

Is it bad luck to have an aquarium in your house?

It is all in what you believe and what you accept to be true.

According to hindu mythology, keeping lives in captivity is a bad idea. I heard from one of my friend that in a story of hindu mythology, one person had to be in jail for 7 years just because he had a parrot in captivity for 7years.

Keeping a fish tank in home is to keep a life in captive.

This is on one side.

The fish tank has to be placed at proper location to really bring good luck, and has to be maintained regularly to have good clean water, air and sunlight and food. These are required for fish to be healthy.

When you see them happily moving around in water, the happiness stays with you too.

What are the superstitious beliefs about the day and night cycle?

  • Do not sweep during night time. When you sweep the dust out of your house your luck will go out.
  • Do not play during night time because you might bump into some unseen creatures.

What colour is considered the unluckiest for a car?

Cops look for red cars and black cars mostly and tend to pull over those cars more often than any other color

How do you get rid of worry dolls safely?

Bury them. Off your property and not on a common path you travel.

Why is it bad luck to put your purse on the floor?

se lo va a comer el diablo...meaning the devil is gonna eat it and you will never have money

Is the itchy hand superstition true?

Itching hand is a indication to take care of health. No materialistic gains/loss will take place until you work hard.

What are some Haitian superstitions?

  • If you wear red clothes, Spirit of dead people will stay away from you.
  • If you sweep your feet, you won't get married
  • If you comb your hair at night, you won't have memory.
  • If you shave, you will lose your strength.
  • If you cut your hair when the moon is full or nearly, your hair will grow back.
  • If you see a huge black moth or butterfly, you will have bad luck or received bad news.
  • If you people constantly saying your child is pretty, the child will get ugly.
  • If people constantly saying your hair is long, Your hair will become short.
  • Unless you kill a black bird which enters your house, someone close to you will die.
  • If you have pass over someone's leg, it will bring bad luck.
  • Unless you repass over someone's leg, it will still bring bad luck.
  • If you sleep on black or red sheets ,the devil will visit and possess you.
  • If you play with your shadow, it will come to scare you while you're sleeping.
  • If you spill in your urine , you won't lose strength.
  • If a woman wear a black panty on your wedding, she won't die before her husband
  • If you walk with one shoes, your mother will die.
  • You will never grow up (physically) if you walk under someone's arm
  • Someone is talking about you if you bite your tongue
  • Your marriage will last if it rains during your wedding ceremony

Why is it bad luck to spill milk?

It is considered bad luck because it wastes nourishment for the whole family.

Is it bad luck to play with crutches?

Yes!! playing with crutches or even a wheelchair if you are not injured is bad luck, long ago i was playing with crutches then either a week or a month after playing with them i got into a bike accident and ended up using crutches

Why do some believe that twins are bad luck?

They believe one is a bad omen, such as doppelgangers.

Is it bad luck to see your doppelganger?

Yes, it is considered very bad luck to see your doppelganger. It is believed if you see it you will suffer death or very serious injuries as they are referred to as bad omens.

Is an upside down horse shoe bad luck?

No, a horse shoe is hung with the tail up to hold the luck within. An "upside-down" horseshoe isn't bad luck, it just doesn't hold good luck.

My father used to put horseshoes upside down over doorways to drop the goodluck inside them upon whom ever passed through the doorway.