Mystery and incomprehensibility life situations and coincidences are of interest to any sane person. Many people, laughing at superstitions, say that they do not believe in omens. And at the same time, spilling salt, they mechanically throw grains of it over their shoulder or bypass the place where a black cat recently ran. It is believed that a sign does not work if a person does not know about its existence. And sometimes it happens that you need to attract money or find out about tomorrow.
Superstitions and omens arose from the desire for a calm, prosperous life and the desire to protect your home, your loved ones and yourself from unknown and unexpected troubles. In all countries, there are various signs and the human perception of magical powers is significantly different. Superstition most vividly shows the attitude of people to the supernatural and shows how these fears and fears developed in accordance with historical events.
A simple listing of the most popular superstitions already gives an idea of the strangeness and incomprehensibility of using some observations of the behavior of animals and people:
1. Do nothing on Friday the 13th,
2. Do not transmit anything across the threshold,
3. Do not come back half way,
4. Do not give a watch as a gift,
5. Do not celebrate a birthday at forty,
6. Before a long or difficult journey, sit down,
7. Do not eat with a knife,
8. Do not lift anything at the intersection,
9. Do not walk in one shoe,
10. Do not take out the trash in the evening,
Here is a short list of the most common superstitions and wills. If you take apart each omen separately, it turns out that they are not so absurdly explained, and each has a full explanation and justification.
For example, believing that on Friday the 13th you should expect troubles and misfortunes, superstitious people remember and interpret relatively freely Old Testament, according to which it is believed that it was on this day that Cain killed Abel. In addition to this misfortune, for the first time in the Gospel it is said about the betrayal of Judas in chapter 13. And in the last supper 13 participants feasted. Probably, it was with these events that the number 13 became a terrible sign of all kinds of misfortunes. Sometimes belief in the impact of a fatal figure reaches the point of absurdity. In hospitals, they try not to make wards number 13, in some hotels there is no 13th floor and 13th room. It is believed that if thirteen children are born in a family, then one of them will definitely follow the criminal path. Even famous people believed the omens. Franklin Roosevelt, for example, never started the journey on the 13th.
The prohibition to transmit something either through the threshold or to greet also did not arise from scratch. The fact is that in ancient times, the ashes of their ancestors were kept under the threshold of the house, and it is considered very dangerous to disturb them in the afterlife. There is another unpleasant superstitious prohibition associated with the threshold. You cannot sit on the threshold, since the threshold is a kind of border between the two worlds. It is here that the division between the afterlife and the world of the living takes place.
It is highly discouraged to return if you have already left the house. This superstition continues to carry fears underworld through the threshold into the house. A person who is not completely confident in his abilities returns halfway home and weakened by the lost goal of the campaign, crossing the threshold-border can let the disturbed ancestral spirits with him. If you had to unexpectedly return, then you must always look in the mirror when leaving. The intrigues of the other world are neutralized and strength and energy are doubled.
Why is it impossible to give a watch, but it is imperative to take a symbolic payment for it? This recent superstition has spread from China and to European countries. In the east, it is believed that a person who has received a watch as a gift is invited to a funeral. In Europe, the ticking clock counts down the remaining life. Or they are measuredly reminded of the end of the term of friendship with this person. Also, the hands of the clock have sharp ends, and this is completely unacceptable for a heart-to-heart gift, because then the time of resentment and quarrels will surely come.
It is strongly discouraged to celebrate a birthday at forty. Gifts and greetings of any kind are considered inappropriate. This superstition clearly shows the connection of the numeral "forty" with the other world and death. During the times of Kievan Rus, the dead were checked for incorruptibility and were kept for forty days without burial. Hence the connection between the number forty and the funeral. There is still a reminder of the fortieth memorial day... In addition, this number in many religions is considered a number associated with death. Only the brave will dare to celebrate their own birthday at this time. Indeed, according to superstitious traditions, it is believed that the manifestation of disrespect for death and the dead attracts disease, life problems or even death.
Why is it recommended to sit down before a long journey? This is done in order to deceive kind household spirits, who are worried about noticing that a person is going on a long and long journey. And they build all sorts of intrigues trying to interfere with the plans of the outgoing tenant. Sitting down before leaving the house, people try to trick these spirits and hit the road without their delay and control. If you also happen to return halfway, the house spirits can get upset that they were deceived and do even more dirty tricks and troubles on the way. In practice, it turned out that it is always useful to sit down before a long journey and remember whether everything you need is packed in your suitcases.
The sign prohibiting eating from a knife speaks of the danger of embarking on the path of anger and quarrels. Precisely fearing to become angry people try not to eat with a knife. Here again it is a matter of an old and ancient tradition. The knife is one of the first weapons for defense and attack that appeared in the history of human development. The main task of manipulating a knife is to get food and protect against enemies, including fictional ones. The object that drives away any evil spirits demanded respect for itself and was used only after special ritual ceremonies. Eating from an object of sacred meaning means to anger the spirits. The wrath of the spirits will immediately be transferred to the person who abuses their trust. The person will become angry and belligerent. Perhaps all these passions are based only on the possibility of cutting yourself on a sharp blade.
It is strictly forbidden to pick up money or any thing useful for the household found at the crossroads. Mystical properties crossroads have long been known, although invisible. After all, it is here that several worlds intersect and it is from this place that you can expect a lot of all sorts of troubles and surprises. Legend has it that you shouldn't pick up anything at a crossroads, so as not to attract all the troubles and problems of others that were left at this crossroads. And it should be borne in mind that the better and more expensive the thing found at the crossroads, the more serious can be the misfortune reduced to this subject.
Walking in one shoe in search of a second was not encouraged at any time. If a person appears in one shoe, then it is believed that he may soon become an orphan. The biblical postulate "Each creature has a pair" is clearly felt here. Two boots are an inseparable pair. The separation of this pair can lead to a breakup between the parents or even to the death of one of them. After all, if parents love each other, then only death can separate them.
You can’t take dirty linen out of the house after sunset. This prohibition is due to the fact that all neighbors will think that there are secrets in your house that need to be hidden from prying prying eyes. And, of course, perfume. The dispute between good and evil spirits is eternal. For good spirits to enter the house, it is necessary to cleanse the house of garbage in advance, and under cover of darkness, this is completely unnecessary. There is also a belief that taking out the garbage from the house in the evening, thereby taking out luck and money from the house.
Objects and symbols causing superstitious fear or giving hope:
1. A cat of black color,
2. An evil eye or evil eye,
3. Salt,
4. Mirror,
5. Horseshoe,
6. Bucket,
7. Moon,
8. Money.
A small list of concepts and symbols that cause the most popular superstitions, without fail includes the traditional attitude towards the unfortunate black cat. If, going on a journey, a person on his way meets a black cat crossing the road, then he should refrain from traveling and return back. It turned out that such a superstitious attitude towards poor black cats originated in ancient Russia... In those distant times, people treasured cats and considered them members of their family, so cats were almost never seen on the street. A cat running through the village meant that the owner had died and there was no one to look after the animal. Over time, the number of stray animals increased and only black cats began to be considered the messengers of failure. Since then, the poor black cat has been associated with the other world.
In addition to looking at the behavior of a black cat, Russian people are incredibly afraid of the evil eye. Especially protects newborns and small children from the evil eye. The main weapon against the evil eye is tapping with the knuckles on a wooden object. And it is believed that in this case, the trouble will pass.
Anyone is able to believe in omens if they start to come true. Trying to put up protection and protect themselves from the influence of an incomprehensible world, people naively assume that everything in the world is predetermined. For example, signs associated with ordinary table salt. There is a belief that if you sprinkle salt, you will soon quarrel with loved ones. But it is worth throwing three small pinches over the left shoulder and the spell is removed. It is clear that such a belief is associated with the prohibitively expensive price of salt in ancient times and with obvious quarrels with family members.
There are superstitions that even have a scientific basis. For example, a mirror that is even cracked or broken is considered a harbinger of death or a serious quarrel. There are theoretical arguments of scientists that negative energy it is taken from a person through a mirror. So they say that looking in broken mirror the person begins to experience outbursts of anger, feeling unwell, irritation and bad mood.
Not every superstition inspired fear and carried danger into the house. There are superstitions that bring good luck and joy. For example, any horse shoe. Nailed up to the door, it protects the house from evil spirits and is able to stop even the devil. It is believed that Satan walks in circles between the ends of the horseshoe and has no way to go down. Thus, the nailed horseshoe stops the evil spirits and protects the dwelling from all evil spirits. A lot of superstitions are associated with such a simple thing as a bucket. It is imperative to bypass a woman going to a meeting with an empty bucket and make way for a person carrying a full bucket, so as not to miss your own luck.
The moon has long attracted fans to believe in the unexpected and unknown with its mystery and constant cycles. It is believed that giving her your wallet with money or a large banknote a person thereby attracts monetary luck and multiplies his savings.
If you hold one coin in your hand and look at a young, just erupted month, make a wish, then the moon will provide a cash flow for the whole month. If a new moon appears with right side, then the month will be profitable and will be able to ensure the financial well-being of the whole family for a year. If the month is on the left hand, then nothing good can be expected. Only serious expenses are foreseen. It is recommended to borrow money only for a young month, and it should be given at the end of the month on a flawed moon. And in this case, you should pay off the debt only with small money.
A whole culture of superstition is associated with money. In villages, of course, people remember much more signs than city dwellers. This is explained by the opportunity to discuss with neighbors being in a closer circle of communication than city dwellers living in separate families.
About money, you can make a whole list of ancient and modern signs, and not all of them come true, but they all attract people with their ease and accessibility to the longed-for enrichment.
The money that was lent on Sunday will never be returned.
You shouldn't lend on Monday either.
You should not pay off debts on Monday, there will never be money.
If you borrow money on Tuesday, then there is a chance to stay in debt for the rest of your life.
To be sure that the money will always be, you should not give it in the evening.
To get money, you should not put your hat, keys and gloves on the table.
Empty bottles on the table also lead to a lack of money.
The broom must be upside down, otherwise it will sweep all the money out of the house.
Money increases where it already exists.
Faulty plumbing takes away wealth from the house with water.
You can't whistle in the house, you whistle your own income.
A small change scattered in the corners attracts other money into the house.
They don't sweep in the same house with different brooms.
The money tree-bastard improves well the financial situation of the owner.
In the evening, you cannot clean the apartment, and especially sweep.
You can't throw anything out the window. You can throw out your own wealth.
Do not pick up a trifle at the intersection, as many diseases are attributed to trifles.
Found money cannot be raised on an empty stomach.
If it so happened that the money still ended up in the hand, then it should be spent on good deeds.
Many good money signs also accompany a person throughout his life. For example, in order not to be left without money, you should not cut your hair yourself. The left palm usually itches to money and it should be scratched with raking movements. When repaying a debt, it is necessary to try to foist the creditor with money in smaller denominations than they were taken.
There is also such a sign as throwing rice at the bride and groom. Rice, as a symbol of fertility, should protect newlyweds from evil spirits. There are many good omens and superstitions. Ants that appear in the house, broken dishes or a mole in an invisible place have such a strong attraction of happiness that sometimes they overlap several negative signs.
What are signs and superstitions for?
Good or evil omens that bring disappointment or hope for their creation are due to deep antiquity and denseness. It was when there was absolutely no hope of salvation that people were forced to resort to prayers or superstitions. The hope of a favorable outcome of suffering instilled confidence and even sometimes naturally helped to resolve issues in a positive way.Even in our advanced modern times, a person sometimes looks with hope at a broken cup and hopes that a minor loss will be made up for by happy moments. Indeed, it often happens that nothing is capable of returning the previous positive attitude in life and sadness settles in the human heart for a long time. This is where sometimes good omens can come in handy.
Often occurs out of nowhere whole line difficult problems and when you start to comprehend and compare what happened, you realize that several times you have already received a warning in the form of bad will and did not manage to adequately prepare and take appropriate measures. The fulfillment of many desires is closely related to omens and superstitions. Since a person, having paid attention to a sign, begins to act and thereby attracts good luck to himself due to the removal of internal tension and strengthening peace of mind... This explains the positive effect of amulets on a person who has trusted their magical effects.
Naturally, even the most inveterate skeptic cannot neglect the superstitions that portend trouble. Indeed, even doubting the effectiveness of popular wisdom, it is always easier to do as required, than then reproach yourself for a long time for not done. People who believe in God are sharply negative against superstitions and believe that only atheists and heretics can believe in omens. But if, having more positive intentions and pure dreams, a person will live with dignity and will not particularly bother negative impact will accept that there is nothing wrong with this entertainment. Since, the more faith in negative moments, the more often they occur. It should be remembered that human life is built independently and no otherworldly forces, light or dark, can affect the creation of a full-fledged and developed life. Not only his life, but also the life of his loved ones, relatives and acquaintances will depend on how a person builds his own future.
Over the course of many hundreds of years, our wise people have accumulated a huge number of signs associated with the most different spheres life. There are weather signs, there are - everyday, love, everyday. And also for children, women, men. Signs associated with animals, with the seasons, with holidays and with sorrows.
Some signs have long lost their relevance, so to speak, for "technical reasons." And some of them continue to operate successfully to this day.
But first, let's say: to believe or not to believe in omens is everyone's personal business. However, for folk signs it is not superstition that is hiding, but the centuries-old experience of our ancestors. And signs did not arise from scratch, they are the fruit of the observations and conclusions of a huge number of people.
Seasons
Folk omens
Each season has its own characteristics. They allow us to predict the weather, tell us what awaits us the next day, and what the harvest will be. And, by the way, it is the weather and the seasons that the most a large number of folk signs.
Summer
- Summers are dry and hot - winters with little snow, frosty.
- If in the summer there are many sow thistle, winter will be cold, if there is a lot of sorrel, winter will be warm.
- The abundance of berries in summer foreshadows a cold winter.
- Big mushroom harvest during the summer heralds a long winter.
- If the sun rises in fog, it will be quiet and stuffy during the day.
- When the sun rises, it is stuffy - to bad weather.
- The sun's rays are darkening - to a thunderstorm.
- The weather will be hot and sunny:
- if the sky is blue, golden or bright pink at sunset,
- if there is dew before sunrise
- if at sunrise the sun is white.
- Objects visible from afar seem unusually large - you can expect a north wind and rain.
- If, in clear weather, distant objects are unclear, as if in fog, it will rain.
- If the air above the forest turns blue, it will be warm.
- Greenish color of the moon - to severe drought.
- Rainbow in the morning - to rain.
- The greener the rainbow, the more it will rain.
- If the rainbow is visible in the evening, then the weather will be good, and in the morning it will rain.
- Rainbow in the west - it will rain, in the east - warm, clear, dry weather (buoyant).
- A rainbow across the river - there will be good weather, a rainbow along the river - there will be heavy rain.
- The rainbow stands from north to south - for rain, from east to west - for good weather.
- A double (triple) rainbow is a sign of rainy weather.
- The water in the river foams to the rain.
- There was no dew at night, it will rain during the day.
- Fog spreads over the water early in the morning - the weather will be sunny.
- Fog stands over the forest - to the rain, mushrooms will go.
- Clouds spread across the sky in stripes - towards the rain.
- Red clouds before sunrise - to the wind, clouds - to rain.
- Wind from the east in summer - to drought.
- If earthworms crawl to the surface, lizards bask in the sun, sparrows chirp loudly, bathe in dust or puddles, at sunset the red sun sets in a cloud, then there will be rain and wind.
- Sparrows sit puffed up - to the rain.
- If the seagull sits on the water, wait for good weather.
- Geese wash themselves before the rain.
- Swallows touch the water surface with their wings - to rain.
- Swallows bathe and anxiously fly into the nest, then out of the nest - before the rain.
- Swifts fly low and scream towards the rain.
- The cuckoo is cuckoo - good weather will be.
- Fish jump out of the water - to the rain.
- Mosquitoes and midges in a column - for good weather.
- Flies buzz briskly - to the warmth.
- If you see a lot of spiders - good weather.
- The spider weaves its webs vigorously - to dry weather.
- Flowers smell strongly - to the rain.
Autumn
- Wet summers and warm autumn - for a long winter.
- Snow will come early in the fall, and spring will be early.
- The first snow falling on dry land promises a good summer.
- The first snow fell on wet ground - it will remain, on dry ground - it will soon disappear.
- The first snow falls forty days before winter.
- Migratory birds fly high in autumn, there will be a lot of snow, and low - little.
- The appearance of mosquitoes in late autumn - for a mild winter.
- Late leaf fall - for a harsh and long winter.
- If the leaves, crumbling, lie inside out - for the harvest and warm winter, face side up - to the cold winter.
Folk signs about the weather (seasons)
Winter
- It is dry and cold in winter, hot and dry in summer.
- Warm winters lead to cold summers.
- Winter is snowy - summer is rainy.
- If the stars shine brightly, the summer will be sultry.
- Frost in winter - dew in summer.
- In winter, there are many large icicles - for the harvest of vegetables.
- Large frost, mounds of snow, deeply frozen ground - for the harvest.
- Few stars in the sky - to bad weather. If the stars shine brightly - to the cold.
- Soon the dawn is breaking - there will certainly be snow.
- A whitish circle near the sun is a storm.
- If the sunset is purple, it means there will be a lot of snow or a frost storm.
- The pale color of the moon foreshadows heavy snowfall.
- If the moon is dazzling white - to the cold, if the moon turns red, wait for wind, heat and snow tomorrow.
- If reddish rings appear around the moon, it will be very cold.
- Foggy circle near the moon - to be a blizzard.
- A clear, sharp-horned moon - to a cold.
- The air above the forest has turned blue - it will be warm.
- The sky is overcast - it will get warmer.
- The clouds are going against the wind - towards the snow.
- The clouds are floating low - there will be a cold.
- Frost on trees - to frost, fog - to thaw.
- Snow sticks to trees - to warmth.
- Ice is cracking - frosts will last for a long time.
- The cat lies down in a ball somewhere higher, on something soft - towards the frost.
- Cats and dogs hide the muzzle - to the frost.
- The cat lies belly up - to warmth.
- The cat rubs against something - it will be warm.
- If a cat runs around the room in winter, it will be frosty.
- Indoor birds are silent - it will be cold for a long time.
- Crows and jackdaws hover in the air in front of the snow, sit on the snow - to the thaw, sit on the tops of trees - to the frost, and if on the lower branches - to the wind.
- The crow walks along the road - to the warmth.
- Tits squeak in the morning - there will be frost at night.
- Birds cuddle - to bad weather.
Folk omens
Spring
- If in early spring lightning flashes, but thunder is not heard, then the summer will be dry.
- In the spring, the snow melts quickly, and the water runs together - towards the wet summer.
- Long icicles - for a long spring.
- If dry March is followed by rainy April and cold May, there will be a good harvest.
- If in spring the snow melts from the sun - there will be a fruitful year, from rain - there will be a drought.
- In the spring, there are many tadpoles in the puddles - for a fruitful summer.
- Birds build nests on the sunny side - for a cold summer.
- If there are a lot of cobwebs in the spring, the summer will be hot.
- If the clouds are moving quickly in one direction, it will be hot.
- Birds sit on the ground - to the warmth, sit on the lower branches of trees - to the wind.
- The cuckoo cuckoo strongly and often in the spring - the warmth is just around the corner.
Female and male signs
Folk omens
Signs also affect private, personal life men and women. True, there are not so many of them as the weather or everyday ones will take, but they still have a place to be. And, in general, they turn out to be quite accurate.
- If a girl hides a needle or a bride's pin from her wedding dress, then will get married this year.
- If a girl pricks herself with a needle, she will hear praise.
- If the thread sticks to the dress, this portends a gentleman, white thread - blond, black - brunette.
- A man should not try on beads, otherwise he will have as much debt as there were beads on a string.
- If a husband and wife dry themselves with one towel, they will certainly quarrel.
- A stranger must not sit on the matrimonial bed, otherwise the wife and husband will disperse.
- Whoever of the young in the church holds the candle higher will dominate the family.
- In case of difficult childbirth, to relieve the torment of the woman in labor, you need to remove the earrings from her ears.
- You can't sit on the corner of the table, otherwise you won't marry for seven years.
- If you finish or finish drinking after someone else, then you can find out all his thoughts.
- Do not smooth the porridge - the groom will be bald.
- Whoever eats without salt, no one likes.
- Whoever eats salty is in love.
- The mustache itches before a gift or before a kiss.
- Four greet them crosswise - for the wedding.
- Those who have long fingers - the bride will be small.
- Whoever has short fingers - the bride will be tall.
- The one who is afraid of being tickled is jealous.
- A pregnant woman should not step over the rope, otherwise the baby gets tangled up in the umbilical cord and the birth will be difficult.
- If two girlfriends or two friends look in the mirror together, they will fall in love with the same person.
Household signs
We can say that everyday signs are a ready-made instruction in order to live happily and in harmony with others. Literally every everyday action has its own omen.
In fact, of course, it will take much more. And if our readers are interested, we will definitely return to this topic.
Nadezhda POPOVA
What does the word omen mean? Signs are a connection between two events, when one of them occurs as a fact, and the second as a consequence. In this case, the phenomenon that occurs in fact is perceived as a sign that is interpreted in a certain way, and entails the events occurring after it.
Signs and superstitions are rooted in antiquity. Previously, people did not understand many phenomena, but they noticed a certain connection between some events. The word "omen" itself comes from "notice." So it is arranged human brain to look everywhere for causal relationships and try to somehow predict the future. If people noticed that some event was followed by a certain incident, and this was repeated more than once, then it was further interpreted as a sign. What is the meaning of the word "omen"? It is explained as a foreshadowing of an event, good or bad. Signs and superstitions are so firmly rooted in human consciousness that, despite all the scientific and technological progress, they continue to be passed on from generation to generation, and many people believe in them the same way as in ancient times.
Signs are good and bad. Some people can manage themselves (like, for example, getting up in the morning on the right foot - so that the day is a success, or in case of forgetfulness and the need to return to the house - look at yourself in the mirror to ward off the failure). And some occur independently of human will (a bird hit the window, crows croaked over the house, etc.).
Good omens
Belief in good omens helps a person tune in a positive mood, because they are interpreted as the help of light forces that protect and protect from evil. Many people in modern world understand that the so-called " good sign"- does not always promise 100% luck. But when, for example, a person sees a rainbow, which is considered a harbinger of happiness, then even for a split second, hope will arise in his soul. what is a sign. Good omens are a kind of opportunity to be more optimistic about the world by reading certain "signs" and believing that they will bring good luck. People generally have a need to believe in something good, otherwise life will not be a joy.
Signs for the fulfillment of desires
There are a number of signs that bode well. For example, if a tricolor cat crosses your road, this is good. Or if you see a beetle in flight on the road - also a good omen. However, the most significant period of time for performing rituals for the fulfillment of desires is the meeting of the New Year. It is believed that on this magical night, if you make a wish while the chimes are chiming, it will certainly come true. Whether it is true or not, from year to year, most people do just that. Some still write their desire on paper and burn it, believing that it will bring success.
Bad omens
It is common for a person to quickly forget the good, taking it for granted, but at the same time focusing on unpleasant events. Therefore, in the world there are many signs of "not good". Bad omens are when certain phenomena are perceived as signs foreshadowing negative events. The danger of believing in bad omens lies in the fact that a person programs himself in advance for failure, interpreting an event as a bad sign. If you set the mindset to the negative, it is quite possible that the trouble will actually happen, and it will not be a sign that is to blame, but a persistent belief that something bad is bound to happen. What we attract to ourselves is, as a rule, what we get. Therefore, you should not pay too much attention to any signs that promise trouble.
Signs about birds, animals and insects
Everyone knows the sign about a black cat. what are signs and superstitions. It is so firmly rooted in the minds that some people to this day curse the poor animals who dared to cross their path. It is not clear how they deserved it, because every person in his life has already had several dozen cases when a black cat that crossed the road did not bring any trouble, and the day passed as usual. Nevertheless, this sign does not lose its relevance. There are bad omens associated with birds and insects as well. It is considered a very bad omen for a bird to hit a window and die. Killing a spider also counts bad sign... Among animals, the bat is also notorious. If she flew into the house - this is not good. These are just a few of the bad omens associated with birds, animals, and insects. In fact, there are many more of them.
Household signs
There are many signs associated with everyday life. Such signs are a collection of signs that can be observed in Everyday life from day to day. For example, there is a belief that spilled salt will certainly lead to a quarrel. folk signs and their meaning. This is one of the most common household signs. There is also a superstition that after sunset it is impossible to sweep out the house or take out the trash - the house will leave well-being. Of the well-known signs, there is still a belief that keeping broken or broken dishes at home means attracting trouble. There is also a large number of less common superstitions: to give a watch to loved ones - to a quarrel, to put the keys on the table - to a lack of money, and others. There are also everyday signs that are interpreted in positive side... For example, an accidentally broken cup or other dishes are fortunately; accidentally pouring tea - to a pleasant surprise, etc.
Signs about the weather
Many signs are also associated with weather conditions. They are for bad weather, rain, or, on the contrary, for good weather. For example, a silenced forest - to a thunderstorm; crows and jackdaws scream - to the rain; and if mosquitoes flock in the evening, this is a good weather. There are signs associated with the months of the year. For example, the signs of September: mild autumn foreshadows a long winter; if thunderstorms often occur in September, it means that the autumn will be warm; if there are a lot of acorns on oak trees, it will be snowy before Christmas. Almost every day of any month has its own beliefs. Many people believe that folk signs and their meanings help predict the weather for the coming seasons. It is difficult to judge whether this is so or not. On the one hand, people have accumulated for centuries this experience, on the other hand, beliefs do not always come true. It follows from this that it may not hurt to know the signs about the weather, but you probably should not rely on them entirely.
Inconsistency will take
What are signs and superstitions in different nations? The same events in different countries can carry an absolutely opposite meaning. There are practically no universal signs that would be interpreted in the same way all over the world. The same notorious black cat, which we do not favor, in England, for example, brings good luck and prosperity. signs for the fulfillment of desires. The sailors' belief also states that absolutely black cat on a ship will make your voyage successful. This suggests that belief in omens is completely subjective. It's just that in every country the indigenous people have their own vestiges of the past, some customs and beliefs that are passed on from generation to generation. And there is no objective connection between certain events, there is simply a need to believe in something and a tribute to traditions.
Opinion of clergy on superstition
The Church in no way encourages belief in all kinds of signs. And that's why. What is a sign, according to the Church? The clergy believe that superstition is rooted in paganism, when people worshiped not a single God, but invented idols. Not knowing how to explain certain events, people endowed various physical phenomena, unspiritualized objects with supernatural abilities. There were whole rituals, how to make rain, how to appease the spirits of the harvest, and so on. After the Messiah came to earth and gave humanity true faith, it is sinful to continue worshiping idols. Superstition is a belief in vain, empty, that which has absolutely no meaning. You need to believe only in Divine protection and rely only on the Creator.
What is a sign? This is what you can believe in and what you can ignore. Everyone chooses for himself. However, you should always remember that it is not worth becoming a hostage to superstitions and building your life on omens alone. This can develop into a phobia and painful addiction. Compliance with empty rituals, as well as the expectation of something bad after seeing the "signs" can significantly poison life and cause considerable harm. It is better to always believe in good things and hope for a favorable outcome of any business.
All sorts of beliefs are information absorbed with mother's milk. Without even realizing it, people follow once established rules and listen to the signs that distant ancestors were guided by. What is the essence of folk signs? How important are they to the modern man in the street with a much broader outlook than his relatives had centuries ago?
The origin of folk signs: careful observation or a virtuoso invention?
The chain of transmission of superstitions is endless, and it is impossible to establish the first person who became the author of this or that sign. Popular beliefs are a collective legacy; what people own by the right of belonging to a separate social group... Moreover, the division can be both territorial and professional. For instance:
- sailors do not point a finger to the sky for fear of causing a calm or storm;
- pilots are not photographed on the eve of the flight so that it goes well;
- doctors try not to change their shifts with colleagues, since the resulting shift will be very difficult.
Signs are based on the principle of interconnection (often irrational) between some action and its result. Whistling - there will be no money, eating fish during pregnancy - the child will be born dumb, catching a bouquet - next to get married, etc. No matter how strange the omen may seem, it was born from observations. Several people have regularly noticed how one event invariably leads to another for quite some time. And in the minds of people, the idea that these two incidents are necessarily connected: there will be one - the second will come.
When the omens are really based on a long study of the world around them, they usually turn out to be true. Beliefs regarding weather and agricultural work are considered especially reliable and objective. The life of the villagers directly depended on the land: what grows on it can be eaten. And it was required to carefully observe the heavenly bodies, the behavior of birds and animals, precipitation, in order to determine which events foreshadow what kind of weather and when it is better to go out into the field. Such folk signs are the quintessence of centuries of experience, which is often confirmed in the modern world. For example, cold May or the loud cry of owls in the forest - for a rich harvest, and spring begins with the arrival of the first rooks.
Folk omens as a manifestation of fear of the unknown
If beliefs about the weather and housekeeping have an objective implication, then some of the omens are based on people's fear of the unknown. What were you afraid of? Unclean power - all kinds of devils, demons, restless spirits, etc. They were afraid, because they knew that all this was real. Only after the active eradication of everything "magic" in the current post-Soviet space did they stop believing in the otherworldly. But here's what's interesting - the signs based on this faith remain:
- Look in the mirror at night - see the devil.
- Whistle - to lure devils (by the way, they will carry away the money).
- To clean up and take out the trash when someone leaves is to doom the traveler to problems, since higher powers will no longer protect him.
- Show an unbaptized newborn to strangers - put him at risk of the evil eye.
- Do not cover the reflective surfaces during the funeral - "captivate" the spirit of the deceased in them, etc.
Many do not even think about the origin of the signs and simply follow them: they do not look into broken or dark mirrors, spit over their left shoulder for good luck, do not whistle in the house ... Although current science does not directly agree with the existence of the other world and the possibility of energetic influence on someone biofield, sensitive people understand that not everything is so simple. And do not ignore the "groundless" folk signs. They were born even when a person saw and knew much more than today.
Folk signs: believe and verify
Although, in general, popular beliefs are quite justified, they still do not always work. There are several reasons for this:
- Individual karma. If someone is destined to be rich, then no matter how much he whistles, nothing will change. Signs are just peculiar rules of the "behavior" of the world, and there are exceptions to each rule.
- The views of the individual. What happens to people is what they are ready to accept. The experienced emotions and experiences tune the biofield to certain vibrations. The one who is afraid of black cats will face all sorts of troubles after meeting this animal, while the one who does not believe in the omen will calmly walk by and will not suffer in any way.
- Distortion of some beliefs. Many omens have come down to us not in the form in which they were known before, which is why they do not work. But if an individual person "lets in" a certain belief, then for him personally, the energy program can begin to act.
People's signs should be taken into account, but you should not blindly obey them. Having noticed that a belief never comes true, you do not need to continue to follow it. Signs should be clues, not a 100% guide to action.
Individual signs and their advantage over folk
Each person builds their own relationship with the world. And it’s not surprising that often the universe begins to give individual clues to a particular person. It is very important to observe them and form your own list of signs. For example, many people notice that:
- to stumble at the door - to a good day;
- to meet a white cat - to a fast journey;
- to hear the sound of a bird on the window - to a romantic confession, etc.
Own omens do not have to repeat folk ones, they may even contradict them. This is the case when individual experience wins over collective experience and turns out to be more relevant to a person.
Folk omens are a treasure trove of unique information. After all, much of what was known to our ancestors has been lost. And forgetting old beliefs is stupid - it is much wiser to use them for your own good. Of course, taking into account my personal situation.
“Knock on wood! Don't whistle at home! " - from childhood grandmothers tell us. And how they intimidate us with all kinds of evil spirits, brownies and black cats! The tradition of superstition is firmly entrenched in the subcortex of Russian consciousness, combining the remnants of pagan heresy with folk wisdom.
And despite the fact that today very few people are afraid of brownies and goblin, Russian people always "sit down on the path" and prefers not to spill salt.
To spill salt - to shed tears
Probably, almost every one of us, when spilling salt, one way or another recalls one of the most common signs that it bodes well for quarrels and misfortune. Salt in world culture is already quite an interesting and multifaceted symbol, but Russian folk tradition always attached to it, first of all, everyday meaning. It is believed that this sign appeared during the riots and uprisings in Russia in the middle of the 17th century, when salt was literally worth its weight in gold. Hence the meaning - to overwhelm such a precious thing in vain - inevitably leads to a quarrel in the house. But the resourceful Russian people quickly found a way to avoid trouble. So, if you believe in omens and still sprinkle salt, it's okay. You just have to laugh, or let yourself be hit on the forehead, or sprinkle salt on your head. Later they began to joke that if the food is too salty, then the cook is in love with someone.
Whistle at home - you will overlook money
Everyone knows this sign, even the most distant from superstition Russian people. In addition to the fact that whistling in the house can simply be impolite, whistling, according to folk beliefs, it was possible to attract various evil spirits into the house. And you could offend the brownie. Then he will run away, taking with him not only the acquired property, but also peace. With a whistle, the wind comes into the house, which can also take all the wealth out of the house. It is not surprising that sailors were always afraid to whistle a storm. Besides, if you whistle in the house, you can whistle not only money, but memory as well. In fact, whistling means turning away the face of the Mother of God, and whistling in the house, one way or another, means devastation.
Clothes inside out - to a hassle
Contrary to other peoples, in the Russian tradition, clothes dressed inside out do not promise good luck to a person. Popular wisdom formulates this clearly and clearly: "Dress inside out - either drunk, or you will be beat", and "to spit on a dress by chance - endure vain". It is not surprising, because earlier people treated clothes much more carefully and neatly than modern man... In ancient times, clothing also performed a certain protective function. It is not for nothing that sometimes special charm patterns were depicted on clothes. In addition, she was almost always very expensive and only a careless person could dress her in an inappropriate way. Sometimes the truth was attached to this and a good, even funny, meaning. For example, it was said among the people that if a married woman's skirt wrapped up while dressing, then she will soon give birth.
You sew on yourself - you sew memory
Another sign associated with clothing warns that you cannot sew clothes directly on yourself, as you can sew a memory. This is not only physically dangerous, but also has some mystical connotation. However, it is not known for certain why this sign is associated with memory. Most likely, the pagan overtones are strong here. We can only assume that the clue is that in the old days, when there were no antibiotics or antiseptics, and the needles were large, crooked and, accordingly, uncomfortable, if pricked with a needle, you could get serious blood poisoning or tetanus. However, for this omen, the people came up with a counteraction: in order to protect their memory from mysterious processes, it is enough to just take a thread in their mouth. So this superstition should be treated with humor.
You step on the threshold - you will wake up the ancestors
There are a lot of signs associated with the threshold, and not only in our culture. The most famous Russian variations on this theme, perhaps, are about the fact that you cannot greet or pass things across the threshold, so that the devils do not part, or that the children are not dumb. The threshold is the border area between the outer space and the inner space, the territory where spirits dwell. And this is not about any evil spirits, but about spirits. The fact is that for the ancients the threshold of the house had a certain sacred meaning. This is the place where the spirits of the ancestors lived, who were supposed to protect their living relatives from all kinds of evil. Indeed, in the old days, the ashes of the dead were often buried under the threshold. Hence the special attitude to this part of the house.
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