The literal translation of the word "superstition" is a vain, false belief, prejudice. Why not get rid of them? Because there will always be people who do not want to take responsibility for the consequences of an already committed or preparing action.
A very convenient situation in order to start arguing that someone is to blame, but not the “author of creation” himself. There will always be those who do not want to acknowledge their helplessness or their powerlessness. Or they will try to control uncertain situations.
Superstition often affects people dependent on others. Psychologically weak. And last, superstitions will accompany a person all his life, because he believes in them.
10. Do not let the black cat run across its path - misfortune will happen
The peculiarity of this sign is that the cat has nothing to do with it. The bad mood is due to its color. Which has its advantages.
Black color is psychologically strong. Repels the weak. He is always a mystery that you want to solve. The man in black is aristocratic. In some countries, the same cat found on the way, but white in color - to luck.
If a person instead of a cat comes up with another animal, then such a sign will make laugh. But if not to jokes, you have to spit over your left shoulder.
It is important to remember that in magic on the left side an unclean force attacks a person, and on the right is accompanied by a guardian angel.
9. Having sold the first thing, sweep the rest with money
It is about material well-being and well-being. A person engaged in private entrepreneurial activity will be superstitious. After all, it is necessary not only to make a profit, but to quickly invest the money received in the next batch of goods.
The action with the money received should contribute to successful trading on this day. Such an action somewhat liberates a person, makes him more sociable, opens up a new vision for the buyer, especially for those who doubt the need for a purchase.
8. Do not throw garbage in the evening
Evening is such a time of day when, according to superstition, unclean forces begin to become more active. Removing litter from the hut, a person makes it possible to flare up a family quarrel, when in fact it’s time to relax.
The everyday truth in the light of this superstition is that the likelihood of accidents increases when any of the senses begins to work with a load.
For self-preservation, it is necessary to take out the garbage together or, in extreme cases, with a dog, if any, on the farm.
7. Knock on wood so as not to scare away luck
This is a protection against the evil eye. Ancestors considered trees to be carriers of the spirit. And beside them they made requests for help, intercession.
Living in solid wooden houses is associated in people with the health that a person receives through the inhalation of clean air.
Knocking on a tree is necessary at least three times. Since the number "three" is magic. By his act, a person asks spiritual forces to become active and protect.
6. From the evil eye, you must wear a red thread on your wrist or pin a pin
This is the most powerful cure for the evil eye. Namely: from the evil influence of human thoughts and views. The amulet must be strictly red, the thread is necessarily woolen.
A close person engages in tying with the words of a special prayer. It is not recommended to tie a thread to the person himself, since the amulet will not have a magical effect.
The house could leave the forces. Its power is guaranteed to protect against envy and the flow of harmful energy to the recipient. The prayer that should be pronounced is called "Prayer from the evil eye."
A pin hooked on clothes does not in itself have the effect of a talisman. It is necessary to speak a conspiracy. With a lit candle, the following text should sound: “Lock up on yourself any evil, let everything that is destined for me not pass on me”.
And he does not want another evil and his shoulders straighten. After fixed, preferably without witnesses. The metal from which the needle is made affects the magical effect.
5. If you returned home for a forgotten thing, then look in the mirror
By performing this action, a person reveres respect for the spirits of the house, which after school returning home might have puzzled. If you look in the mirror - it is easy to prevent a bad or unwanted development of events.
Prevention for such superstition is the habit of gathering in the evening, planning a day, or if leaving the house presents certain difficulties, then carry it out in several stages.
4. Before a long trip, you must sit on the track
One of the most viable beliefs. And living people believe that the house where the family lives is populated by spirits. In particular, they have a brownie. His first concern is to protect the living.
To brownie blessed on a long journey, it was considered good form to sit down and ask for assistance along the way.
3. Do not pass between columns standing with the letter “L”
Enter the arch. It is believed, on the one hand, that the guardian angel can cling to the structure, not help at the right time. On the other hand, the constructions in the form of a gate are a portal through which a transition to another world can take place.
2. You can not show the child to strangers up to 40 days
The birth process is deeply personal. Nothing bad can happen to a big and strong mom. Her entire being is nine months old, and then in the process of childbirth, is aimed at helping the baby to facilitate the entry into the world. And the first days are not easy either.
Recovery after childbirth, self-care and happy chores require a lot of effort and this period lasts about 40 days. Then you can baptize the baby.
From the point of view of the church, after baptism, the child will have guardian angels that will protect him from negative influences.
1. You can’t transmit anything over the threshold
The threshold among the Slavs was considered the boundary of the house. The boundary between one's own and another's. Between life beyond the threshold and life inside the house.
At a time when deceased relatives were buried under the threshold, people sacredly believed that the souls of the dead guard the living quarters of the living.
It was not recommended to transfer anything in either direction, as luck could leave the house.