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!
There are many many more superstitions.... the list goes
on and on.
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