Family Superstitions
Explore traditional beliefs about family and relationships. Many cultures view family events as omens of fortune or challenges.
Anniversaries
Forgetting a wedding anniversary is said to bring a year of misfortune to the relationship.
Aphrodisiac
Chocolate, strawberries, and figs are traditionally believed to increase desire and deepen romantic connection.
Birth
A storm during childbirth is a sign of a powerful child.
If a baby is born with a caul, they're believed to have second sight.
Bridal Veil
Veils are believed to protect brides from evil spirits and envy.
Removing the veil prematurely can curse the marriage.
Bride
A bride seeing herself fully dressed before the wedding is bad luck.
She should leave one item off until the ceremony.
Bride's Bouquet
Whoever catches the bouquet is said to be the next to marry.
Dropping the bouquet before the ceremony brings trouble.
Carrying the Bride Over the Threshold
This protects the bride from evil spirits waiting at the threshold.
It's also said to ensure happiness in the home.
Child
If a child smiles in their sleep, angels are speaking to them.
Cutting a baby's hair before their first birthday brings bad luck.
Church Threshold
A bride must not trip over the church threshold, or the marriage will suffer misfortune.
Conception
Conceiving during a full moon is believed to result in a boy.
Some believe placing a fertility charm under the bed aids conception.
Fertility
Carrying a pomegranate or rabbit's foot was once believed to increase fertility.
Fidelity
Keeping a piece of your partner's clothing or hair ensures their loyalty.
A cracked mirror in the bedroom invites betrayal.
Honeymoon
Traveling far for a honeymoon ensures a strong marriage.
A storm during the honeymoon may signify fertility.
Infant's Shirt
Keeping the first shirt worn by a newborn brings luck and protection.
Kiss
Kissing under mistletoe ensures lasting love.
A kiss at midnight on New Year's means twelve lucky months.
Love
If two people break a wishbone and one gets the bigger piece, they will win in love.
Dropping a glove may indicate someone's love is near.
Love Amulets
Wearing a rose quartz stone invites love.
A locket with a loved one's hair can strengthen emotional bonds.
Love Revenge
Using rose thorns or burned photos in rituals was once believed to break someone's heart or return betrayal.
Love Spell
Stirring tea or coffee counterclockwise while thinking of someone is believed to attract their love.
Miscarriage
In some cultures, stepping over a rope or lying in another woman's bed was thought to increase the risk of miscarriage.
Nursing Mother
It is considered dangerous for nursing mothers to go out at night-bad spirits may dry up their milk.
Placenta
Burying the placenta under a tree is thought to bring the child good health and strong roots in life.
Potency
Eating oysters or honey is considered an aphrodisiac.
Wearing red underwear was once believed to boost male potency.
Pregnant Woman
A pregnant woman shouldn't attend funerals-it's believed to expose the unborn child to dark energies.
Relationship Destruction
Breaking a photo of a couple is believed to break their bond.
Cutting ties or hair in a ritual can symbolize emotional separation.
Removing a Love Spell
Bathing in saltwater or burning rose petals with the person's name is believed to remove love enchantments.
Umbilical Cord
Saving the umbilical cord is thought to protect the child from illness.
In some cultures, it is kept in a special box as a talisman.
Wedding
Rain on your wedding day is believed to bring luck and fertility.
Seeing a rainbow on the way to the wedding is a sign of a happy life.
Wedding Cake
Sleeping with a piece of wedding cake under your pillow is said to make you dream of your future spouse.
Wedding Dress
Borrowing a wedding dress is said to transfer the previous bride's fate-good or bad.
Making your own dress is thought to bring tears.
Wedding Ring
Losing your wedding ring is seen as a bad omen for the marriage.
A ring that fits too tightly may indicate jealousy.
