25 Examples Of Superstitious Belief w604g

25 examples of superstitious belief 1. the phase of the moon is very important when planning very important events.  According to Filipino beliefs, the phase of the moon is crucial when planning something. Thus, it is better to find a job during the waxing period of the moon rather than during the waning period. 2. black cat crossing your path means bad luck.

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Many people in the Philippines believe that when a cat crosses their path they should go back to their house and postpone their plan or errand for the day because pushing with the plan may produce bad results. To some, the black cat means a warning that something dangerous maybe waiting to happen. In order to be safe, people prefer to stay at home first.

3. the bride should never try on the wedding dress.

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It is believed that if the bride tries on the wedding dress before the wedding takes place, the wedding will not pursue or something negative will occur.

4. A single woman who sings while cooking will marry a widower.

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Single women are often advised not to sing while cooking because they will marry a widower.

5. Combing hair at night means you are inviting the early death of your parents.

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The old people forbid combing hair at night because of the belief.

6. Â Black ants inside the house mean good luck.

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When black ants are parading inside the house, you should be happy because it means that there is something good brewing. It could mean money coming or a job promotion. 7. Taking pictures with your boyfriend or girlfriend means engagement will be broken .  If you want to marry your boyfriend or girlfriend then avoid taking pictures with him or her. In some instances, young men and women who are just playing around with their girlfriend or boyfriend would invite their sweetheart to take pictures with them in the hope that their relationship will end. Some surprisingly achieve their wish but others end up marching to the altar. 8. before moving to a new house; you should bring the following to the house first: salt, rice, water and a religious image.

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According to Filipino beliefs, these things will help bring positive energy to the house which will help the occupants become successful.

9. Â You should not sit on a pillow because it will mean slow recovery from an illness.

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According to beliefs, a person who sits on his pillow will undergo a slow recovery process when he gets sick.

10. A child becomes smarter if you trim his hair when he is exactly one year old then insert his cut hair between books.

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According to beliefs of some Filipinos; children are supposed to have their hair trimmed only if they are already one year old. A Some strongly forbid trimming the kids’ hair if they are not yet one year old. According to some, it is best if you trim the child’s hair and insert the cut hair in books

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11. Eat 12 grapes to guarantee food on the table all year long 12. Gather water all day long, and at midnight throw the water out the window/door - purification

13. Throw four pennies at midnight and make a wish for each of "the four lucks": money, romance, health, fate I 14. Doing the cross sign each time we a cemetery to bless the gone 15. Doing the cross sign if we happen to hear the voice of a loved one (dead or alive) when they aren't present, for they may need us from wherever they are. 16. Saying "blessings" instead of "hello" (or both) when we call our loved ones. 17. Not keeping objects that come from the ocean (respect) 18. Naming a child after the Saint to which the day is dedicated 19. Of course, beware of broken mirrors. 20. If you are pregnant, stare at nice pictures of healthy babies all the time so your kids can adopt the traits.

21.Bad Luck, general - Walking under a ladder is bad luck. - Spilling salt is bad luck, to avert this throw a pinch of it over your left shoulder. - Putting your clothing on inside out or backward is only unlucky if you remove the piece of clothing and turning it "right." 22.Bells - the sound of bells is said to frighten away evil spirits, which is why they are rug at weddings, funerals, and on New Years Day. - "Gremlin" bells are commonly hung on motorcycles to keep "bad" spirits from catching a ride. 23.Birds, - Crows tell fortunes per the following poem: One is for bad news, Two is for mirth. Three is a wedding, Four is a birth. Five is for riches, Six is a thief.

Seven is a journey, Eight is for grief. - Crows - It is bad luck to have a crow fly across your path. To avert this, recite the alphabet as fast as you can, before the crow completes its flight. 24 - Blue birds are a favourite tattoo of sailors, ensuing a safe return home. - Any bird flying into your house through an open window and out again is said to predict a death in the household. 25.Cats, black - It is bad luck to have a black cat cross your path. This is a regional thing as black cats are considered lucky in some areas of the world. - If a black cat walks toward you it will bring good luck to you. - If a black cat walks away from you, it will take your luck with it.