The tradition of breaking wishbones for luck carried forward in my own family, and I continued this practice with great enjoyment with my son in his younger years.
Archive for the ‘Superstition’ Category
Wishbone Magic: Make a Wish May Your Wish Come True
On March - 3 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
The Salt of the Earth – Luck and Life
On January - 22 - 20101 COMMENT
Spilling salt at the table is considered to be unlucky. The spell of bad luck can be quickly and easily dispatched by picking up a pinch of the salt and throwing it over your left shoulder.
Shedding Light on Candle Superstitions
On January - 21 - 2010Comments Off
Candles have been used in many rituals in both religion and metaphysical practices. Wicca uses candles in many spells, sometimes calling out for a specific candle.
Mirror Mirror – Reflecting on our Luck
On January - 17 - 2010Comments Off
Mirrors may be commonplace these days, but they still hold a touch of magic in our lives. In older times mirrors were used as a divination tool. Many superstitions were created around mirrors because of this, especially around breaking a mirror.
Omens and Superstitions of the Sea
On December - 3 - 2009Comments Off
Heading out to sea? Superstitions relating to voyages and fishing excursions have abounded around the world throughout history.
Superstitions – Friday the 13th and Bad Luck
On November - 13 - 2009Comments Off
How could it be that Friday the 13th is bad luck? The day Friday certainly has many beliefs of misfortune associated with it, with tales and sayings dating back hundreds of years. Combining the number 13 brings us to what many believe is a day of ill effect. The year 2009 was “blessed” with three [...]