Superstitions and signs. Folk superstitions that every Russian should know

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Through the centuries, folk signs that were used by our ancestors in the old days have reached our days. It is characteristic that the word sign comes from the phrase “to notice.” Centuries of experience in predicting events in life based on various natural and everyday phenomena still helps us to bring success closer and prevent failure. Some grandmother's signs are outdated, and in modern world there is simply no room left for them, but there are also those that are passed on from generation to generation, despite social progress.

Household signs

Over the course of thousands of years, an abundance of signs have accumulated, warning a person against unkind actions and foreshadowing the beginning of a good day:

In the morning you need to get out of bed on your right leg;
sneezing at breakfast means the day will be successful;
You shouldn’t wash your hair before an important trip;
a fly falling into food or a cup of drink - fortunately;
saw a spider before sunset - good news awaits you in the morning;
you cannot sweep the house in the evening and take out the trash after sunset - your prosperity will go away;
salt spilled on the floor means a scandal, sugar means a good event;
took the dishes - return them full, prosperity will come to you;
a woman deprives herself of happiness if she takes bread with a fork or knife;
to make the guest come faster, you need to pull the edge of the tablecloth;
they don’t put the keys on the table - money leaves the house;
tea was accidentally spilled - a comforting surprise;
knives are removed from the table at night so as not to bring trouble into the house;
accidentally breaking dishes - for good luck;
You can’t keep broken dishes in the house - it attracts trouble;
for a housewarming party you need to go around the house with bread and salt - to attract prosperity;
Don’t put your hat on the table - you’ll run out of money;
hiccups started - someone remembers;
ears itch - to early news;
accidentally bit the tip of the tongue - they remember it with a bad word;
You can’t eat food from a knife - you’ll soon get angry;
You can’t give watches to close people - this will lead to a quarrel.

Particular attention was paid to signs that foreshadowed the birth of a child. Grandmothers sought to recognize what the birth would be like and find out the sex of the child:

pregnant girls should not step over a log or step over a log - childbirth will be difficult;
if a family could not conceive a child, the woman was presented with pearls as a gift - this foreshadowed an imminent pregnancy;
above the belly, women in labor used a needle and thread to tell fortunes; if the suspended needle described a circle, there would be a boy; if it swung like a pendulum, a daughter would be born;
a woman sleeps on her left side throughout her pregnancy - to the heir;
a pregnant woman often complains of headaches - a boy will be born;
the skin on your hands has become excessively dry - wait for your son;
Rocking an empty cradle means early pregnancy.

Weather signs

IN modern society You can find out the weather via the Internet, and our grandmothers determined what the new day or season would be like based on atmospheric phenomena, which also indicated the start of work in the field and harvesting:

it rained, the air temperature dropped - expect the next day clear weather;
evening fog heralds a warm day;
a spider weaves a web - to a clear day;
salt is saturated with moisture - it means rain;
there is no dew in the evening - it will rain in the morning;
sparrows splashing in the sand - bad weather;

According to the habits of pets and changes surrounding nature often determined what weather to expect in the coming season:

in spring, flocks of migratory birds fly low - summer is hot and dry;
the top of the birch tree turns yellow early in the fall, which means waiting for a warm spring;
full bunches of rowan - for a cold winter;
late harvest of mushrooms - for a long autumn;
the nightingale's trill can be heard all night - the day will be clear;
if a cat hides its nose and lies down in a warm place, expect cold weather.

Signs for all occasions

The main thing about signs is that they, one way or another, help in life difficult situations. Most of the superstitions that came to us from previous generations still remain a complete mystery, but they are true. Regular thread for sewing can serve as a talisman, relieve illness and is a powerful magical attribute. Grandmothers used thread to cure warts on their bodies. It is enough to tie a knot around the growth that formed first, and then remove it and bury it in the ground where it is always damp. The wart will go away as soon as the thread rots.

For some, following old signs seems like naive inventions, but for many they give confidence and reassurance:

Prosperity will always reign in the house if every Sunday you light three thin church candles yellow color. At the same time, you need to open the windows and doors so that the negative energy leaves. It is better to take the cinders and bury them in the ground in a place where people rarely visit.
When going on a trip, our ancestors always took with them a bag of their native land. And in modern society, it is common to carry a home trinket or souvenir with you, this makes it easier to withstand separation from home.
After meeting an unpleasant person at home, after he leaves, it is recommended to throw three handfuls of salt out the door without crossing the threshold. This is how they cleanse bad energy Houses.
You can remove the negative shell from yourself by taking a shower with salt. Dissolving in water, it washes away all the negative information that a person has accumulated over many years and suffers from it.

In the old days, grandmothers noticed simple signs and used simple talismans. For example, when a black cat crosses your path, you need to grab a button on your clothes and spit three times. left shoulder. Or, to protect themselves from the evil eye, ancestors kept a piece of soap in their bosom and were not afraid of unkind glances.

Nowadays, a table is an ordinary piece of furniture, but previously it was considered a talisman of the hearth. At the wedding, the parents circled the newlyweds three times around the table - for a happy family life. When going on a long trip, we made sure to hold on to the corner of the table so that we could return to our native walls.

Signs for home well-being

According to the superstitions of our ancestors, even ordinary garbage in the house has magical power. When moving to a new place of residence, old people were advised to take away garbage after themselves to avoid damage. It was also believed that in this way the family moved the brownie to new walls.

The cat is the most popular pet. Before the housewarming party, she is the first to be allowed into the house, then the owners enter. But it is believed that the cat is also chosen by the brownie; if they do not become friends, the animal will leave forever, and if they become good friends- there will be comfort and tranquility in the house. It has been scientifically proven that a cat has a strong biofield, and it has a positive effect on humans. For several millennia, these animals have accompanied people, and the ancient Egyptians considered them sacred creatures. Curiously, cats sense danger. The most common signs associated with the animal:

a tricolor cat, white, red and black, attracts good luck and luck;
a tabby cat in the house means prosperity;
a black cat drives away evil from the home;
if a cat kindly receives a guest, it means he has good intentions;
there is no prosperity in the house, you need to shelter a stray cat - money and luck will return;
A homeless kitten comes to the yard - don’t drive him away, for the residents such an act will result in failures in life.

Whether to believe in superstitions or not is a personal matter for each person, but in most cases, grandmother’s signs still work today if our beliefs are strong and sincere.

Signs and superstitions have existed as long as humanity itself. Our ancestors knew many signs that could help them avoid trouble and attract good luck and prosperity.

Every person has encountered events that warned of imminent changes in life. They could be positive or not, but they always carried valuable information. The site's experts have compiled a list of signs for you that will help you avoid difficulties, attract money and love, and give up rash actions in time. Carefully monitor the changes around you, because the Universe is sending you important signs that will help you in business and in your personal life.

Signs for good luck

If you get down to business with the first rays of the sun, you will be lucky.
Attract good luck to your home with a horseshoe. If you don’t have a horseshoe, take a picture or hang a bridle above the door.
Wipe the table with a rag, not paper - you will be lucky all year.
Luck will not leave the house if there are no broken dishes in it.
Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder if you scatter it, and luck will not turn away.
Don’t throw or shake anything out the window, otherwise you’ll miss your luck and it won’t return to the house.
A fly or spider floats in a glass - soon you will smile and receive a lucky gift.
If you spilled tea on the table, don’t be sad. Good luck will come to the house. If you pour out sweet tea, you will have good luck with money.
A beetle flies out the window - it promises good luck. It flies by and carries happiness on its wings.
Before leaving, leave my stairs and my house clean so that good luck awaits you along the way.

Signs of wealth

Collect crumbs from the table in handfuls and feed the birds so that there is money in the house.
Show the new month the coin and hide it in your pocket. Money will follow you around.
Don’t borrow money for the growing moon so that you have something to give and then don’t need it.
Don’t take change on the road: you will be poor yourself and you will bring someone else’s misfortune into the house.
Hold the broom at home with the rods up so that the money lingers and does not go through the threshold to strangers.
The spider has clung to your clothes - soon the money will appear.
Money will go into the house if a coin is hidden under the threshold, and a bill is hidden under the tablecloth.
They love money account. Count them, and add them in your mind, so that there is always a profit, and there is change left over from purchases.
The laces are torn, and the money is rushing into the house.
The heel breaks and the money evaporates from your pocket.

Signs about love

An apple fell from the table - soon love will come to the house.
The girl hurt her elbow - the guy is thinking about her, he will send news soon.
Don't let your friend look at you in the mirror, otherwise your love will take you away.
Don’t meet your loved one on the steps - you’ll argue and you won’t see anything going well in your relationship.
The guy gave me a ring with turquoise - expect a quick wedding and strong love. Find turquoise - you will soon meet love.
Date at New Moon designate so that love is strong and does not fall apart because of a trifle.
In a dream, a stranger extended his hand - in reality you will meet your fate.
If you drop a ring given to your loved one, read the prayer, and then put it on. According to legend, a fallen engagement ring should be sprinkled with holy water so that demons do not upset the wedding.
If you're in a hurry to go on a date, don't look north, otherwise you'll end up stuck with the girls.
The moon is growing, love is growing stronger. Walk with your loved one arm in arm on the waxing moon and expect recognition. If he confesses his love, he will stay with you forever.

Household signs for all occasions

Don’t put your slippers crosswise, otherwise he’ll get into trouble in the house and life will change for the worse.
Putting a hat on the table means money will disappear from the house.
If you took a bucket or plate from a neighbor, return it full. Happiness will come to his house, and will return to you a hundredfold.
Wear clothes from the right sleeve so that trouble does not happen and trouble does not settle in the house.
Soap slips out of your hands - it warns of trouble. Be careful and carry the talisman with you so that your luck does not turn away.
Don’t leave a knife in the bread, otherwise there will be hunger in the house. Break bread with your hands so that the house is a full cup.
Don't sit on the table, otherwise there won't be any money.
Two spoons were forgotten in the jam - soon to prepare for the wedding.
A candle burns and smokes - to an imminent illness.
At the window, the raven cleans its beak - death calls. If he croaks three times, he cannot escape the dead man.

Signs for the road

If you are getting ready to go on a journey, don’t wash your hair, otherwise there will be no way.
On the threshold, do not say goodbye or hello, so that there is no quarrel and the path is happy.
In the rain you feel drawn to the street - someone is missing you, bitter tears are shed.
Funeral on the way - to have a good day, wedding - to loss of money.
When you leave the house, don’t look back. Forgot - don't come back. When you come back, sit on a chair and look in the mirror, otherwise there will be no way.
If you are getting ready to travel on a sunny day, be careful on the way. It's raining - the road will be successful.
On the way, you met a man with full buckets - don’t cross his path, otherwise your luck will run out.
Don’t step in the footsteps of the person walking in front, otherwise you will take away his strength along with his troubles, and you will attract him to you.
On the way you met a priest - expect trouble.
Wear your shirt inside out in the forest so that the devil doesn’t confuse your tracks. If you get lost, you won't get out one day.

Signs about the weather

In calm weather, do not cut your hair or touch your nails, otherwise you will invite a storm.
The rainbow rose high - wait for clear weather. Hangs low - the bad weather will last for a long time.
Thunder in the middle of winter - there will be strong winds and snow blizzards.
On a dry day, they ask for rain and place an empty jug on the street. When it rains, the jug is filled with water so that the sun comes out.
The chicken stands on one leg - the cold weather will soon arrive.
The fog in the lowlands is rising - bad weather promises.
The dew had fallen in the evening - it should be a clear day.
Frogs are jumping along the shore - they are calling for rain.
On a clear day pansies If you pick it, you'll make it rain.
It will rain on Friday, which means it will clear up by Sunday.

Signs about animals

The dog whined - soon there will be a sick person in the house.
The cat looks out the window, rests its paws on the frame - expect guests soon.
A tricolor cat crossed the road - watch your step, you will find a treasure.
The frog jumped into the house - good luck will be in it.
In which direction the dog howls, trouble awaits in that house.
A squirrel crosses the road - prepare for the worst, look around, don’t tell anyone about your plans.
The fox crossed the road - expect deception and do not believe empty words.
A bird flew into the window - wait for money.
A swallow builds a nest under the roof - the owners do not worry about the fire.
The stork has nested on the roof - expect a new addition to the family soon.

There are a great many signs, and many of them are passed down from generation to generation. There are also

had beliefs great importance for our ancestors and, despite the fact that life has changed a lot, knowledge of folk mysteries will help us not to lose luck.

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Signs - role in human life

In the past, superstitions touched every aspect of existence. There is a scientific definition of a sign. This is a loose pattern between two seemingly unrelated incidents. Some of them have scientific basis, for example, the behavior of insects and birds before rain. Almost all weather signs are based on many years of human observations of nature, so few doubt their reliability.

A number of superstitions had educational value. Bullying children evil spirits, they were weaned from bad habits, such as shaking their legs or spitting. Signs for marriage, most of which are related to everyday life, were invented in order to raise an excellent housewife. With the help of signs, our ancestors taught their descendants to respect food and other resources.

In the old days there were not just superstitions, but rules of life. They vary greatly depending on the region and are aimed at preserving natural resources for posterity. For example, in Siberia you cannot beat cedar cones before they are ripe. In some regions, houses were not built where it would be necessary to uproot a birch tree. Even now, hunting is avoided during the mass production of animals.

There are still beliefs that are considered superstitions to this day. These include folk wisdom that cannot be explained logically. They also have noticeable differences depending on the region. Such superstitions exist in almost every country, and what portends good luck in one city may turn out to be a sign of death in another. Only you can decide whether to believe in such signs. They have many followers, but there are also plenty of people whose beliefs have never come true.

Many signs are based on religious beliefs. For example, Christian holidays. With their help, in the old days they tried to ensure a rich and happy life and find family happiness. In addition, on Friday the thirteenth, Cain killed Abel, according to one of the interpretations of the Old Testament. During pagan times, the remains of family members were kept under the threshold of the house, and therefore even now it is not customary to shake hands and pass things over the threshold.

The Church has a generally negative attitude towards omens, except for conclusions drawn from observations of the world.

Signs and superstitions about life

Beliefs exist for every more or less important event, from birth to funeral.

There is such an expression - “born in a shirt.” This is what they say about those who are lucky in literally everything. But few people know that in the old days, a newborn was wrapped in his father’s worn shirt to protect him from the evil eye and other troubles, and also to guarantee him a happy life. This expression is also associated with the uterine “shirt”; it is believed that it remains intact only for those children who will be lucky throughout their lives.

The first bath took place in water with cow's milk to protect the baby from the evil eye or remove it. It is believed that young children are poorly protected from such troubles. Therefore, the child’s name is not told to strangers before baptism, and the children are not shown to anyone for the first forty days. Previously, it was believed that during this period after birth the mother was excommunicated from the church, and only after their expiration was she allowed to bring the baby to the temple.

Many superstitions are associated with the name. You cannot name children after someone, especially if they are deceased relatives. There are signs about haircuts, which are prohibited until a year, the first gifts for small children for happiness and health, and many others.

Baptism is the next reason to think about superstitions. First of all, they relate to the choice of godfathers. You cannot invite a married couple to be godparents, as well as a pregnant woman, who can harm both your baby and her child. However, the priests do not object to a pregnant woman at this sacrament.

It is not customary to give away and wash baptismal items; they are needed so that the child does not forget his parents. With their help you can cure any disease. Children are not baptized wearing the same clothes. It is believed that they will become very attached to each other and will not quarrel, but if one gets sick, the other is also at risk.

A lot is folded. Our ancestors had answers to all questions. They knew how to choose the right dress to live happily ever after in marriage. On our website you will find several separate articles that will help you prepare for your wedding. For example, few people know that the groom is forbidden to step into puddles, the bride is forbidden to accept red roses as a gift, and the witness must be younger. In addition, there are many superstitions that are designed to protect young people from the evil eye and envy of others.

Pregnancy is another reason to turn to grandma’s methods. To conceive a child, you can get a ficus tree, ask your girlfriend in the position to sneeze on you, or finish her tea. There are many signs of pregnancy that have had to replace a whole layer of medical knowledge about conception. That's why they still trust them today.

Signs and superstitions for pregnant women helped our great-grandmothers bear and give birth to a healthy child. With their help, you can even, not to mention, protect the mother and fetus from the evil eye, to which, as is commonly believed, pregnant women are highly susceptible. Most of the beliefs have a logical basis.

And you need to know the graves of deceased relatives. No one can predict grief. But if you don’t think about how to behave correctly during a funeral, you can allow an ill-wisher to cause damage or get other unpleasant consequences, not to mention the fact that by not knowing some things you can simply offend the deceased.

Everyday superstitions

Russian folk signs concern not only important events, but also every day Everyday life. There are many everyday beliefs that have always been followed in the old days. Some still follow them today.

Many people know that you cannot say hello and pass things over the threshold; friends who go around a high obstacle from different sides will argue, and if you forget something at home and return, the day will be unsuccessful. They do not sew up clothes or sew buttons on the body, so as not to drive away good luck. You can’t point it out when you have to describe someone’s shortcomings or injuries in a conversation.

There are many. They are used in magic, and good purposes are not always pursued. In the past, every hair that fell out was treated with care and prevented from falling into the wrong hands. This applies not only to hair, but also to used napkins with traces of blood or sweat, as well as cut nails. If these attributes fall into bad hands, problems cannot be avoided. In the old days, such things were burned in a furnace.

Fortunately. In some regions, for example, in the Urals, during the wedding ceremony, dishes were specially beaten for good luck. But dropping a mirror is a bad omen. There are several articles on our website that will tell you what to do in this case and explain why you should not keep antique mirrors in your house.

Part of your body itches, gets a bruise, or your ears? Russian folk signs will answer any question. If you believe them, even

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 actually occurs is perceived as a sign, which is interpreted in a certain way, and entails the events that occur after it.

Signs and superstitions go back to ancient times. Previously, people did not understand many phenomena, but they noticed certain connection between some events. The word “sign” itself comes from “to notice.” This is how the human brain is designed to look for cause-and-effect relationships everywhere 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 subsequently interpreted as a sign. What is the meaning of the word "sign"? It is explained as a harbinger of some event, good or bad. Signs and superstitions are so firmly rooted in the human mind that, despite all scientific and technological progress, they continue to be passed down from generation to generation, and many people believe in them just as in ancient times.

Signs can be good and bad. Some people can control themselves (for example, getting up on the right foot in the morning - 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 failure). And some happen regardless of human will (a bird hit the window, crows cawed over the house, etc.).

Good omens

Belief in good omens helps a person to tune in to a positive mood, because they are interpreted as the help of light forces that protect and protect from evil. Many people in the modern world understand that the so-called " good sign"- does not always promise 100% success. 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 the soul. what is a sign? Good omens- this is a kind of opportunity to perceive more optimistically the world, 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 making wishes come true

There are a number of signs that promise good luck. For example, if a calico cat crosses your path, this is good. Or if you see a beetle in flight on the road, that’s also a good omen. However, the most significant period of time for performing rituals to fulfill desires is the New Year. It is believed that on this magical night, if you make a wish while the chimes are striking, it will certainly come true. Whether this is true or not, but from year to year, most people do exactly this. Some people also write their wish on paper and burn it, believing that it will bring success.

Bad omens

It is human nature to quickly forget good things, taking them for granted, but at the same time focus their attention on unpleasant events. Therefore, there are many signs of “not good” in the world. Bad omens are when certain phenomena are perceived as signs that foreshadow negative events. The danger of believing in bad omens is that a person programs himself in advance for failure by interpreting some event as a bad sign. If you set a negative mindset, it is quite possible that trouble will actually happen, and the culprit for this will not be a sign, but a strong belief that something bad is bound to happen. What we attract to ourselves is, as a rule, what we receive. 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 consciousness that some people to this day curse the poor animals who dare to cross their path. It’s unclear what they did to deserve this, because every person in his life has already had several dozen cases when a black cat crossing the road did not cause any trouble, and the day went on as usual. Nevertheless, this sign does not lose its relevance. There are also bad omens associated with birds and insects. It is considered a very bad omen if a bird hits a window and dies. Killing a spider also counts bad sign. Among animals, it also enjoys a bad reputation. bat. 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 a lot of signs associated with everyday life. Such signs are a set of signs that can be observed in everyday life every 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 you cannot sweep your home or take out the garbage - prosperity will leave the house. From famous signs There is also a belief that keeping broken or broken dishes at home means attracting trouble. There is also a large number of less common superstitions: giving watches to loved ones means a quarrel, putting keys on the table means lack of money, and others. There are also household signs, which are interpreted in positive side. For example, an accidentally broken cup or other utensil is fortunate; accidentally spilling tea - to a pleasant surprise, etc.

Signs about the weather

Many signs are also associated with weather conditions. They are there for bad weather, rain or, on the contrary, for good weather. For example, a quiet forest means a thunderstorm; crows and jackdaws scream - for rain; and if in the evening a flock of mosquitoes hover around, this means favorable weather. There are signs associated with the months of the year. For example, signs of September: mild autumn foreshadows a long winter; if thunderstorms occur frequently in September, it means the autumn will be warm; if there are a lot of acorns on the oak trees, there will be snowy weather before Christmas. Almost every day of any month has its own beliefs. Many people believe that folk omens and their meanings help predict the weather for upcoming seasons. Whether this is true or not is difficult to judge. On the one hand, people have been accumulating this experience for centuries, 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 shouldn’t rely entirely on them.

Inconsistency will take

What are signs and superstitions? different nations? The same events in different countries can carry completely opposite meanings. There are practically no universal signs that would be interpreted the same all over the world. The same notorious black cat, which is not favored here, in England, for example, brings good luck and prosperity. signs for fulfillment of desires. Sailors' belief also says that absolutely black cat on a ship will make the voyage successful. This suggests that belief in omens is completely subjective. It’s just that in every country, the indigenous people have their own remnants of the past, some customs and beliefs that are passed on from generation to generation. And there is no objective connection between these or those events, there is simply a need to believe in something and a tribute to traditions.

The opinion of the clergy on superstitions

The Church in no way encourages belief in any signs. And that's why. What is a sign, according to the Church? The clergy believe that superstition has its roots in paganism, when people worshiped to one God, but to invented idols. Not knowing how to explain certain events, people endowed various physical phenomena, inanimate objects. There were whole rituals on 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 to worship idols. Superstition is a belief in the vain, empty, that which has absolutely no meaning. You need to believe only in Divine protection and trust only in the Creator.

What is a sign? This is what you can believe in and what you can ignore. Everyone chooses for themselves. However, you should always remember that you should not become hostage to superstitions and build your life on signs alone. This can develop into a phobia and painful addiction. Observing empty rituals, as well as expecting something bad after seeing “signs” can significantly poison life and cause considerable harm. It is better to always believe in the good and hope for a favorable outcome of any matter.