| Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck |
Western |
A broken mirror is thought to reflect one's soul, and damaging it causes misfortune. |
Luck |
| Walking under a ladder is bad luck |
Western |
Ladders symbolize the Holy Trinity; walking under one breaks that sanctity. |
Luck |
| Friday the 13th is an unlucky day |
Western |
Thirteen is considered an unlucky number, and Friday has negative connotations. |
Luck |
| Spilling salt is bad luck |
Western |
Salt is a valuable substance, and spilling it is seen as wasteful or disrespectful. |
Luck |
| Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck |
Western |
Black cats have been historically associated with witches and bad omens. |
Luck |
| Itchy palms signify money coming or going |
Western |
An itchy right palm means money coming, while the left means money going. |
Finance |
| Opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck |
Western |
Umbrellas are protective; opening one inside is seen as disrespect. |
Luck |
| Horseshoes bring good luck when hung upright |
Western |
Horseshoes are symbols of protection and good fortune, especially when upturned. |
Luck |
| Throwing coins into a well fulfills a wish |
Western |
Coins symbolize wealth, and throwing them into water is a ritual to gain favor. |
Wishes |
| Knocking on wood for good luck |
Western |
Knocking on wood is believed to invoke protective spirits or gods. |
Luck |
| A rabbit's foot is a good luck charm |
Western |
Rabbits are seen as symbols of fertility and prosperity; their foot brings good luck. |
Luck |
| Seeing a shooting star brings good luck |
Western |
Shooting stars are thought to be a sign from the universe granting wishes. |
Wishes |
| Seeing the first butterfly of spring brings joy |
Western |
Butterflies symbolize transformation and new beginnings, tied to hope. |
Happiness |
| The number 666 is the number of the Beast |
Christian |
Considered an ominous number, associated with the devil. |
Evil |
| The Evil Eye is a curse caused by jealous glare |
Mediterranean |
A glance that brings misfortune or harm to others, often remedied by amulets. |
Evil |
| Carrying a four-leaf clover brings luck |
Celtic |
Rare clovers are symbols of faith, hope, love, and luck. |
Luck |
| Not stepping on cracks avoids bad luck |
Western |
Cracks are seen as a connection to the supernatural, and stepping on one is taboo. |
Luck |
| Crossing your fingers for good luck |
Western |
Crossed fingers invoke protection from evil and hope for a good outcome. |
Luck |
| Evil spirits can be warded off with certain herbs |
Various |
Certain herbs, like sage, are believed to purify spaces from negativity. |
Protection |
| Horseshoes should be hung above a door |
Western |
Provides protection and good luck when hung correctly. |
Luck |
| Always carry a penny for good luck |
Western |
Pennies symbolize wealth and luck, being associated with copper lineage. |
Finance |
| Whistling indoors brings misfortune |
European |
Whistling indoors is believed to attract malevolent spirits or cause bad luck. |
Evil |
| The number 13 in hotels is often skipped |
Western |
Considered unlucky, resulting in the omission in numbering rooms. |
Luck |
| Throwing salt over your left shoulder wards off bad luck |
Western |
Cleansing action to distract evil spirits lurking behind you. |
Luck |
| Seeing an owl is a sign of impending doom |
Various |
Owls are seen as omens of death or bad news in many cultures. |
Evil |
| Breaking bread together seals a bond |
Medieval |
A shared meal is believed to strengthen friendships or alliances. |
Community |
| Stepping over someone is bad luck |
Western |
Seen as a sign of disrespect or bad energy transfer. |
Luck |
| Left-handed people are considered unlucky |
Various |
Left-handedness was historically associated with evil or wrongdoings. |
Luck |
| Counting your chickens before they hatch leads to misfortune |
Western |
It's seen as tempting fate or overconfidence in uncertain outcomes. |
Luck |
| Every night owl is a luck giver during the full moon |
Various |
Owls are revered in some cultures, seen as bringing wisdom and luck. |
Luck |
| Finding a penny on the ground is good luck |
Western |
Finding money, no matter how small, is a sign of upcoming fortune. |
Finance |
| A pimento tree grown in your yard brings love |
Southern U.S. |
Pimento (allspice) is believed to attract and enhance love. |
Love |
| Spitting is a way to ward off bad luck |
Various |
Spitting is believed to negate a bad omen or misfortune. |
Evil |
| Carrying garlic protects against evil spirits |
Various |
Garlic is believed to repel vampiric or malevolent entities. |
Protection |
| Getting out of bed on the wrong side brings bad luck |
Western |
The 'wrong side' can disrupt the flow of the day's luck. |
Luck |
| A broken clock stops good luck from coming |
Western |
Clocks represent time; a broken one is a sign of malfunctions in fortune. |
Luck |
| Touching a tombstone for luck while passing by |
Western |
It's believed to signify a touch of the afterlife, granting protection and luck. |
Protection |
| Placing your hat on a bed brings misfortune |
Western |
Hats symbolize authority, and placing one on the bed invites trouble. |
Luck |
| Never looking back when you move on brings blessings |
Various |
Moving forward and leaving the past signifies hope and positive energy. |
Luck |
| A wish made on a dandelion seed will come true |
Western |
Dandelions symbolize wishes and dreams when blown away. |
Wishes |
| Sweeping the floor at night sweeps away your luck |
Eastern |
Night sweeping is believed to chase away prosperity and positive energy. |
Luck |
| Seeing a crow is a sign of bad luck |
Various |
Crows often signify death or misfortune in myths and superstitions. |
Evil |
| Toads are associated with witchcraft |
Western |
Toads have historic ties to witches, representing transformation and bad omens. |
Evil |
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