Belief in happy and lucky signs of luck has always been and is an integral part of human nature. Agree, because many of us believe in omens that prophesy success in business and luck. People perform rituals, cast spells and carry a lot of amulets for good luck. Our faith in the desired positive is almost subconscious, so much so that we are even used to interpreting in our favor the most ordinary things that happen to us every day. Let's see what signs are supposedly compelling harbingers of luck.
Four-leaf clover
Four-leaf clover is an ancient Irish symbol of good luck. The Celts believed that clover would help them see fairies and escape spells. There are many varieties of clover, but the most effective is white clover. Four leaflets mean faith, hope, love and good luck.
Shooting star in the sky
If you see a star flying in the sky, then know: it gives a person a chance to urgently make a secret desire and fulfill all dreams. If you do this, then the wish will come true within a month. If you get sick, then you will recover and get stronger. If you are not lucky, then fortune will turn to face you. And if you quarreled or broke up with someone, then soon make peace with this person.
Horseshoe with horns up
If you hang the horseshoe with its horns up on the front door from the inside of the house, then it will collect and accumulate luck for your home and all those who live in it. Best of all, if it is a real worn horseshoe, dropped by a horse on the road, and then picked up by you.
Sit on the road
Before embarking on any journey, think of superstition, which requires that all family members or all mourners sit down for something and sit in silence for a moment. Such an omen guarantees the departing an absolutely safe trip and a safe return without any problems.
If you find yourself between two people with the same name - make a wish
If you met two people with the same name in the company, try to sit at a table between them, and then simultaneously touch them and make a wish. However, do not tell anyone about it - otherwise it will not come true.
Beat the dishes for good luck
But just do it by accident. So, if you elbowed a cup, glass, plate and they crashed - rejoice! It promises you happiness, good luck and every success. Most importantly, do not deliberately chop all the dishes in the house - this will not work.
Leave the knife under the mat
Want to protect yourself from thieves in your absence at home? You can "intimidate" them energetically. Put a sharp knife under the entrance mat from the inside of the apartment (house) so that its point looks at the door. Now no robber dares to encroach on your property!
If someone wishes you good luck, do not thank the person in return
Before an exam, job interview, or important event, never say thank you in response to good luck. Remember how that wish sounds? Of course, this is the traditional "no fluff, no feather!" So you also know the traditional answer, and it must be voiced! But you don’t have to give thanks - you’ll only ruin everything for yourself.
Learn transport tickets
And now a few childhood memories. If on the ticket (coupon) the three digits on the right make up the same amount as the three digits on the left, then this is success. Bingo! Now you can breathe out and relax: today is definitely your day when you will be accompanied by luck and luck in everything and everywhere.
Knock on wood
This ritual is intended to reflect failure after "wrong" actions: "I accidentally broke a mirror, now I will knock on a tree and spat on my left shoulder to neutralize the problems." Such touching the tree (preferably knocking three times) is probably due to ancient myths that good perfumes live in the trees, or because of their association with the Christian cross. A similar action is practiced in many countries, so the desire not to upset or offend the universe is very common.
Rabbit's foot brings luck
Talismans and amulets are a time-tested way to deal with evil. Remember the aspen stake and garlic, which should keep vampires at bay. Rabbit paws as amulets most likely belong to the beliefs of the early Celtic tribes in Britain. Although it is possible that they come from African folk magic, which subsequently leaked into European culture.
Cross your fingers
Those who wish themselves good luck often cross their index and middle fingers, and this gesture dates back to early Christianity. History says that in those days two people crossed their index fingers at the time of making a wish, and also used this as a symbol of support for each other. Everything related to the form of the Christian cross was considered good luck. In the future, people began to cross their fingers on their own.
