Since ancient times, people are transferred to another different beliefs and superstitions."Signs of Destiny" held at bay most of the population, in particular, they reflect adversely on the child's psyche.Despite the great advances in technology and science, there are still loyal fans will take to snap out of bed without special talismans and amulets.But scientists believe that superstition - a joint activity of self-hypnosis and natural phenomena.Sometimes ordinary coincidence that people attach mystical powers, which they do not possess.Let's talk about this reservoir of popular culture and a look at what is superstition.
mysterious human nature
especially people is that they want to believe in something.They are looking for signs that could predict good or bad.Every nation has its own beliefs, warning of the dangers and hardships.
This topic does not lose relevance today.Even adults and quite serious people find their talismans that give the owner a special power.They sincerely believe that it is these little things to help them succeed and achieve their goals.
Human curiosity is boundless.People want to know what lies ahead, what obstacles they have to overcome.Myths help to escape from reality and shift some responsibility on their own strength.Folk superstition justify many failures, but much more useful to humans could muster the strength of will in a fist and start acting.
Many signs have long been explained by the known laws of physics, chemistry and other natural sciences.But people are drawn to the hoax, because to believe in rock is much simpler and easier, there is no need to do something, it is enough to refer to "the signs of destiny."
sensible attitude to superstition will not bring great harm, but overreliance on folk beliefs can turn a constant stress.Self-hypnosis - a great thing, so it's worth all the bad signs in a good wrap.Gradually, the fears will disappear when anything terrible to happen will not happen.
Signs from the perspective of the Church
terms of clergymen superstition - the weapon of the devil.It creates fear and cripple destiny, because of them people are in constant fear, so are easy prey for demons.Superstitious people do not serve God and evil forces.To avoid this fate, you need to have knowledge and to keep the faith of the church.It must be remembered about the soul, about eternity and God's commandments.
superstition - is the belief that certain phenomena and events have a supernatural power, and predict the future.But this belief is not true, it just replaces the real.
Common beliefs
superstitions and omens so firmly established in everyday life, that people do not always understand the reasons for their actions, writing off all of the subconscious.Proof of this are the most common signs that are known, must be to all people.
Friday, 13th
believed in the years overgrown with details that suggest people panic.13th number has become synonymous with misery and unhappiness.But everything is much easier.The roots of this superstition goes to the Old Testament (the story of how Cain killed Abel).It is believed that it was committed fratricide 13th.
can not transmit anything over the threshold
This sign is still alive today.Superstitious people believe that if you do this, make sure you had an accident.In fact, in ancient times, the remains of ancestors buried near the threshold, so at this point it was impossible to stand or sit.As well as to greet and pass something.Disturbing the spirits were not accepted, because of what people always went into the house, if they wanted to ask something, or the owners went into their yard.
Why not come back?
This sign is also associated with the burial of the ashes of their ancestors.The threshold was perceived as the line between the two worlds - the real and those where it goes dead.If you have to go back to the half-way, then the person does not fulfill his plan.He is dissatisfied with himself.And on the threshold of his ancestral spirits are waiting ... to neutralize the negative energy of the beliefs, life experience wise men advised to look in the mirror, which is able to double the power of man.
Watch - gift bad
Even in today's world clock to give is not accepted.Why is that?The exact answer to know one, but still prefer to avoid such a souvenir.This superstition originated in China, where the clock - an invitation to the funeral.It is believed that such a gift would be to count the years of his life.To deny this belief strength enough to ask for the clock coin, then it will be a purchase rather than a gift.
Why men do not celebrate the fortieth anniversary?
popular superstition points to a single date, which should not celebrate - 40 years.To a greater extent this applies to men.Believed due to the fact that in Kievan Rus was made to determine when the body of a deceased person becomes imperishable.The period that must be known to many - forty days.Since then, this number is considered to be fatal, and unfortunately, it is associated with funeral traditions.
sit on track
This superstition is related to people's faith in the fact that all the world is governed by spirits.It is believed that they cling to the man on the road and try to get it back.If you sit in front of the road, it will introduce them astray, and they believe that one is not going anywhere.
superstitions and signs of such a plan and have a practical explanation: before the road is useful to think about peace, nothing if not forgotten, tidy mind - and only then recover in a way.
Can I have a knife?
believed that the use of food so make a person angry.This is justified by the fact that the knife has long been used as a tool for the production of food.In addition, it was seen as a means of protecting not only on the real danger, but also from evil forces.Such a strong magic tool deserves special treatment, so eat with him - so anger the spirits.
But to take the knife in the mouth is dangerous for another, more realistic and "earth" because he is very sharp and can easily cause injury.Therefore, in the process of eating it is more expedient to use more conventional cutlery like fork and spoon.A knife used for its intended purpose.
more dangerous intersections?
If you ask people what they know superstition, many immediately thought of the intersections.The intersections of roads are considered mystical place where parallel worlds touch.Therefore crossroads "participate" in many magical rituals, which do not always carry a positive energy.
Raising thing on this site, we can take on someone else's failure and problems.To avoid this, in any case, do not touch any of the product, which lies at the crossroads, no matter how valuable it may be.
Why not go to a shoe?
thinking about what it means to superstition, we must remember that many of them are based on biblical law, in particular: every creature on the pair.It is believed that if walking in a shoe, it can be orphaned early.Therefore, disconnect the pair of shoes is dangerous.However, it concerns and socks.
When taking out the trash?
One of the most popular take is the one that says you can not take out the garbage after sunset.Our ancestors believed that if a person is so late to wash dirty, so he has something to hide.
second explanation is related to the belief in spirits, which can be both good and evil.Were free to be the first to enter the house, you need to pre-render all the rubbish out of it and put things in order.If you do not do it in the daylight, then the night will come only evil spirits.
Mystery numbers
numbers Superstition holds a special place amongst the magical secrets.The figures accompany people everywhere, starting from birth.Such superstitions most "tenacious".Everyone has a favorite number, which he believes brings him luck.Numerology has its roots in ancient times, when people did not know how to use such mathematical symbols.But today they are consciously or unconsciously obey the magic number.
superstition - it is voluntary, so each person can decide for themselves what to believe him.
