Superstition and Omens

We all have heard the basic superstitions - never walk under a ladder, don't let a black cat cross your path,never open an umbrella in the house, just to mention a few. But those are just tipping the top of the iceberg. There are superstitions and omens that used to govern most of our lives over the centenaries, the common ones have survived, but what about some of the lesser known ones?

Did you know.......

To see a large fish swimming was a portend of good luck and approaching prosperity?

Coming across a flock of sheep unexpectedly was believed very lucky and if it was done by a single maid, then she would be wed to a wealthy man within the year.

Having a mole on your earlobe denoted a person of questionable character!

When changing seats at a table, you should always move in a clockwise position, or it was believed the devil would steal your seat.

Women were discouraged from whistling as it was believed it encourages evil spirits to visit them.

Spilling wine was a good omen, while accidentally breaking the glass is said to herald a happy marriage and enduring affection.Unless it was a mistress or a lady of ill repute that breaks the glass - then her lovers partner is on to her!!

To hear a rooster crow on your wedding day heralds disaster and a life of wedded nagging !

If a seagull lands on a boat you are about to travel on, it heralds a safe journey. If the seagull flaps you on the face however, it is said to warn of the death of a friend.

Never whistle in a dressing room.

Don't sit crossed -legged while playing cards as you will lose reputation as well as money soon after.

Lightening will never strike a house while a fire is burning.

Dropping a knife heralds the visit of a man friend in the near future, dropping a spoon heralds the arrival of a young lass. Crossing two knives however portends much bad luck.

Sneezing to the right indicated money, to the left however, indicated bad luck!