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6 Unexpected Things That Attract Good Luck and Happiness: Popular Beliefs
18.05.2023 05:30
Fortune doesn't smile on everyone, but there are ways to improve your life and catch luck.
People are rarely satisfied with what they have and always want more. And when plans fail, they curse fate and look for ways to attract happiness with rituals that should make luck smile on them.
For example, someone blows on a lottery ticket. For luck. "Who knows, maybe this time I'll be able to guess all the numbers," the sufferers think with hope and immediately knock on wood to avoid jinxing it.
Because everyone is afraid of failures, of course. To avoid them, people arm themselves with amulets and talismans, and some of them look quite strange and unusual.
1. Horseshoe
It has long symbolized happiness and well-being. Where did this belief come from? Even in Ancient Rus', people were firmly convinced that the horns located above the door were a reliable protection for household members from troubles and misfortunes.
A metal horseshoe placed with its "horns" facing upwards has a great resemblance to horns and thus protects all residents from evil spirits and evil. Perhaps it will help you too.
2. Dragon
Europeans have always associated dragons with evil. In fairy tales and legends, these creatures were cruel and bloodthirsty. But the Chinese considered the dragon a symbol of good luck. It represents strength, courage, and kindness. Chinese entrepreneurs placed this creature on their company logos to bring them luck. Maybe the idea is not so bad. It is worth checking.
3. Lucky numbers
According to Feng Shui, not all numbers and figures are lucky. For example, because of its consonance with the word "death", in China "4" is considered an extremely unfavorable number. The same applies to all combinations with four: 14, 34, 74, etc. But 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 bring happiness. Especially eight, the Chinese name of which means financial well-being.
An apartment or car number that contains an eight can bring its owner good material income.
4. Maneki-neko
In Japan, a cat with a raised paw is displayed in many cafes, shops, work places and private homes.
It brings happiness not only to business owners and apartment owners, but also to their clients and guests. Perhaps you, too, are missing just such a figurine to complete your happiness?
5. The eye of the prophet
In Turkey, many people believe that an object that causes great admiration is subject to the influence of evil forces. To protect yourself from them, you need to say "nazar degmesin" and carry a glass blue eye.
Don't worry too much if you accidentally break it. It is believed that it has already fulfilled its purpose of protecting against evil spirits.
6. Coins
Coins have symbolized wealth, prosperity, and even happiness since ancient times. It was believed that metal could really protect a person from misfortune and evil. And in Greece, they actively practiced the ritual of putting a coin in the mouth of a deceased person to quickly calm his soul.
According to popular belief, the round shape of the coin successfully drove away evil spirits. Even today, many people prefer to keep a bag of coins at home to gain family happiness and well-being.
