Since ancient times, people have passed on to a friend various beliefs and superstitions. The "Signs of Fate" kept the majority of the population in fear, especially detrimental to the children's psyche. Despite the great achievements in technology and science, there are still devoted fans of signs that will not get out of bed without special talismans and amulets. But scientists are sure that superstition is a joint activity of self-hypnosis and natural phenomena. Sometimes ordinary coincidences give people that mystical power that they do not possess. Let's talk about this layer of folk culture and consider what superstition means.
Mysterious human nature
The peculiarity of people is that they want to believe in something. They are looking for signs that can predict good or bad. Each nation has its own beliefs warning of dangers and tribulations.
This topic does not lose relevance today. Even adults and quite serious people find talismans that give the owner special strength. They are sincerely sure that it is these little things that help them achieve success and achieve their goals.
Human curiosity is limitless. People want to know what lies ahead, what obstacles they will have to overcome. Myths help to get away from reality and shift their own responsibility to certain forces. Popular superstition justified many failures, although it would be much more useful for a person to gather willpower and start acting.
Many signs are explained by the long-known laws of physics, chemistry and other exact sciences. But people are attracted to mystification, because believing in rock is much simpler and easier, there is no need to do anything, just refer to the “signs of fate”.
A healthy attitude towards superstitions will not bring much harm, but excessive passion for popular beliefs can turn into constant stress. Self-hypnosis is a great thing, so it’s worth wrapping all bad signs into good ones. Gradually, fears will begin to disappear when nothing terrible happens.
Signs from the point of view of the church
From the point of view of ministers of the church, superstition is the weapon of the devil. It gives rise to fear and cripples fate, because of them people are in constant fear, therefore they become easy prey for demons. Superstitious people do not serve God, but evil forces. To avoid such a fate, one must possess knowledge and keep the church faith. It is necessary to remember the soul, eternity and the commandments of God.
Superstition is the belief that certain phenomena and events have supernatural powers and predict the future. But such faith is not true, it only replaces the true.
Common beliefs
Superstition and signs are so firmly entrenched in everyday life that people do not always understand the reasons for their actions, attributing everything to the subconscious. This is confirmed by the most common signs that must be known to all people.
Friday the 13th
Belief over the years has been overgrown with details that panic people. The 13th has become synonymous with misfortune. But everything is much simpler. This superstition is rooted in the Old Testament (the story of how Cain killed Abel). It is believed that fratricide was committed on the 13th.
Do not pass anything over the threshold
This sign is still alive today. Superstitious people are sure that if this is done, then misfortune will surely happen. In fact, in ancient times they buried the dust of their ancestors near the threshold, so in this place it was impossible to stand or sit. As well as greeting and transmitting something. It was not accepted to disturb the spirits, because of which people always went into the house if they wanted to ask for something, or the owners went out to their yard.
Why can't you come back?
This sign is also associated with the burial of the dust of ancestors. The threshold was perceived as the line between two worlds - the real and the one where the departed go. If you have to return halfway, then the person has not fulfilled his plan. He is unhappy with himself. And on the threshold of it, the spirits of the ancestors are waiting for him ... In order to neutralize the negative energy of this belief, wise people advised to look in the mirror, which can double the strength of a person.
Watch is a bad gift
Even in the modern world, it is not customary to give watches. Why? Units know the exact answer, but still prefer to avoid such a souvenir. This superstition originated in China, the clock there is an invitation to a funeral. It is believed that such a gift will count years of life. To deprive this belief of strength, it is enough to ask for a coin for a watch, then it will already be a purchase, not a gift.
Why don't men celebrate their fortieth birthday?
Popular superstition indicates the only date that should not be celebrated - 40 years. This is more true for men. The belief is due to the fact that in Kievan Rus it was customary to determine when the body of a deceased person became incorrupt. This term must be known to many - forty days. Since then, this number is considered fatal and unlucky, it is associated with funeral traditions.
Crouch on the track
This superstition is connected with people's faith that spirits rule the whole world. It is generally accepted that they cling to a person along the way and try to bring him back. If you sit down in front of the road, this will lead them astray, and they will believe that no one is leaving.
Superstition and signs of such a plan have a practical explanation: it’s useful to calmly think before the road, if nothing is forgotten, put your thoughts in order - and only then recover on the road.
Is it possible to eat with a knife?
It is believed that eating this way will make a person angry. This is justified by the fact that the knife has long been used as a tool for extracting food. Moreover, he was perceived as a means of protection not only from real danger, but also from evil spirits. Such a powerful magical instrument deserves special treatment, so eating from it means angry spirits.
But to take a knife in your mouth is dangerous for another, more real and “earthly” reason: it is very sharp and can easily cause injury. Therefore, in the process of eating, it is more advisable to use more familiar cutlery, such as a fork and a spoon. And use the knife for its intended purpose.
Why are crossroads dangerous?
If you ask people what superstitions they know, many will immediately remember the crossroads. Road crossings are considered a mystical place where parallel worlds touch. Therefore, the crossroads “participate” in numerous magical rituals that do not always carry positive energy in themselves.
Raising a thing on such a site, you can take on someone else's failure and problems. To prevent this from happening, in no case should you touch any product that lies at the crossroads, no matter how valuable it is.
Why is it impossible to walk in one shoe?
When thinking about what superstition means, one must remember that many of them are based on biblical laws, in particular: each creature is paired. It is believed that if you walk in one shoe, then you can orphan early. Therefore, disconnecting a pair of shoes is dangerous. However, this also applies to socks.
When to take out the trash?
One of the most popular signs is the one that says that you can not take out the trash after sunset. Our ancestors were sure that if a person so late litter, then he has something to hide.
The second explanation is related to the belief in spirits, which can be both good and evil. So that the first ones can enter the house without hindrance, it is necessary to remove all rubbish from it in advance and restore order. If you do not do this in the light of day, then only evil spirits will come to sleep.
Mystery of numbers
Superstition of numbers occupies a special place among magic secrets. Figures accompany people everywhere, starting from birth. Such superstitions are the most “tenacious”. Each person has a favorite number, which, he believes, brings him good luck. Numerology is rooted in antiquity, when people still could not use such mathematical symbols. But even today, they knowingly or unconsciously submit to numerical magic.
Superstition is a voluntary matter, therefore, each person can independently decide what to believe in him.