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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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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

How long has ghosts been around?

Billions of years before the earth was created.

Why do you keep seeing 111 211 311 411 511 611 711 811 911 all the time?

Perhaps you are seeing 111 211 311 411 511 611 711 811 911 all the time because you are frequently looking at a clock. Plus, I think sometimes we simply notice a set of numbers more frequently because they have some kind of personal meaning. For example, if someone was born on the 11th, they might notice number combinations that contain the number 11. Our brains are just wired that way.

Example of superstitious belief of animals and plants in the Philippines?

The Philippines are filled with old fold legends and superstitions about animals and plants. One of the most common is that basil can protect the home from evil forces. Another is that the houseleek can protect the house from thunder and evil spirits. Another is that a cock crowing on the doorstep means to expect guests.

How do superstitious belief affect the way of Filipino living?

Superstitious belief affect the way of Filipino living, in a way that Filipino becomes limited as to what is already existing now such as the technologies that will make impossible a bit possible. Filipinos are quite dependent on their beliefs that somehow hinder them to achieve the success, since they do believe that their beliefs is useful, helping them to have a happier life. Although nothing will be taken away from them but it just they should be open as to the new generation. Their beliefs has been passed from generation to generation. We do respect their beliefs, but why would you stick on your belief if it isn't lead you to a better life. Move and work to commit the success.

If your dad died young will you die young too?

No, generally not.

If your father died of something such as heart disease or a particular type of cancer he may have had a genetic predisposition to such a disease, which could potentially have been passed on to you. You may be able to check this by looking into the medical history of your family. Even if your father had such a predisposition, it does not guarantee that it was passed on to you, nor does having the genetic factor necessarily mean you will get the disease.

If your father died of causes that were not genetically linked, then this will not affect your chances of dying at a young age.

What superstition belief about typhoon?

if there's a typhoon and there's a cat that is mourning you must be jump out to your house because your house are going to destruct.

Is that true that singing while cooking ends up marrying a widower?

No, it's just a folk tale. Singing while cooking wont affect ANYTHING to do with your love life!!

No, but if you whistle while you twerk, you can make some serious cash