Superstitions, Omens, and Beliefs...
"Things happen in three's" THEY
REALLY DO!
Handed down through the ages of time are many different superstitions. It may be about a certain Charm or Amulet that you wear to protect, ward off, or attract certain things. Or it may be about every day things like a black cat crossing your path, or walking under a ladder. All these things I will try to show you as I know them. Some of them may sound stupid, some may sound more realistic. You make the ultimate decision on what to believe and what not to. You make your own truth!
ALL BELIEFS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY:
ARROW - Symbol of desire
and virility.
ARROW HEADS - Worn as
an amulet to ward off evil.
BEES - Bearers of goodwill.
symbol of virginity.
BELLS - Symbolizes
peace and non-violence. Used to ward off evil influences. Legend has it
that demons cannot stand the sound of bells.
BALANCE - Symbolizes
justice.
BORE - Symbolizes evil
according to ancient Thebes.
BROOM - If a broom falls
in your home... unwelcome company will come to visit you.
CATS - Cats worn on a
broach or amulet bring good luck. A black cat crossing your path is considered
bad luck.
CRACKS - Step on a crack,
break your mothers back.
CRANE - Symbolic bird
of the sun.
CROSS-ROADS - Considered
to be the ultimate place to do black magic.
DOG - A
dog following you home is a good omen.
DOG HOWLING - A dog howling
foretells the death of someone nearby.
DOVE - The emblem of
purity. A descending dove represents the Holy Spirit.
DRUMS - Symbols of fertility
and sexuality.
EAGLE - Warn as an amulet
it wards off harm.
EAGLE FEATHERS - Worn
to bring prosperity.
EYE - symbolically represents
intelligence and spirituality.
FIND MONEY ON THE GROUND -
Good luck.
FIND A PIN ON THE GROUND -
Good luck.
FORK - If a fork falls
in your home...welcome company will call.
GARLIC - Worn around
the neck wards off vampires.
GOAT - In some cultures
it symbolizes the devil.
HAND - Worn as an amulet
it protects against evil.
HORSE SHOE - Brings good
luck when displayed.
MOON - It is considered
bad luck to point at the moon anytime.
MOON ECLIPSE - A bad
omen of a foreshadowed evil force prevailing.
METEORITES - Falling
to the earth is a good omen. The black stone held sacred by Moslems is
thought to be from a meteorite.
MIRRORS - To break a
mirror is seven years bad luck.
OWL - A symbol of wisdom.
PALM - Symbolizes victory.
PIG - Good luck talisman
for some, others consider it to be bad luck or taboo.
PINE CONE - A powerful
protection amulet against evil forces.
PHOENIX - A legendary
bird that represents resurrection.
RAINBOW - To see a rainbow
is good luck. Legend has it that there is a pot of gold at the end of a
rainbow.
RABBITS FOOT - Prosperity
and the ultimate good luck.
SALT - Carried to ward
off evil.
SHOOTING STAR - When
seeing a shooting star if you make a wish it will come true!
SKULL - Used as a warning
sign and represents our mortality.
SPIDER - If a spider
lands on your clothes it is considered good luck.
THREE'S - Things happen
in three's. And they do!
TIKI - A Tiki is a good
luck charm when worn.
TOAD - An amulet to protect
you from the evil eye.
TRIANGLE - Symbol of
life and the Holy Trinity.
Remember...
All these superstitions, no matter how silly they
sound can be a reality for many people. If you believe in something strong
enough then it can come true. It's the power of positive thinking. The
same positive thinking you use when you do a spell or make an amulet. If
you don't believe in your magic it will not work!
These are all the ones I can think of. If you have
any that you would like to contribute that I have not listed , please let
me know.