Folk Signs for the Home: What You Should Know
There are a great many folk signs for the home.
They were formed over centuries, underwent folkloric processing, and were modified.
This is explained by the fact that people wanted to protect their home, their dwelling, to fence it off from troubles and misfortunes. As a result, folk signs and beliefs were developed.
Here are just some of the most popular ones.
1. It is customary to let a cat into a new house or apartment first. It is believed that a cat can appease the brownie, the owner of any home. It is believed that a bed cannot be placed in the place where a cat lies down in a new house.
2. You can't sweep trash outside the house. It is believed that it is better to burn trash or sweep it into a crack.
3. Spilled salt - to a quarrel. The farmstead appeared at a time when salt was very expensive and not everyone could afford it. And if you sprinkle it, it will certainly lead to unnecessary expenses.
4. You can’t start cleaning the house immediately after one of your relatives leaves.
5. A special place is occupied by the belief in broken dishes, mirrors. It is believed that each utensil in the house has its own biofield. Violation of the integrity of the object leads to a violation of the biofield, and this affects the inhabitants of the house.
6. You can't leave windows or balconies open when you leave home. It is believed that this will lead to loss of money.
7. If a fork falls in the kitchen, it means a woman will come; if a knife, it means a man. If you don’t want to see guests, knock this object on the floor three times.
8. If cutlery accidentally crosses when setting the table, a trip or journey is expected in the near future.
9. You can't brush bread crumbs off the table with your hand - this will lead to poverty. In this case, it is better to use a rag.
10. To avoid bringing trouble upon yourself, you should not give away any objects or things over the threshold.
11. If indoor plants do not take root in the bedroom, it means that the spouses’ marriage will not last long.
12. If you sit on the threshold for a long time, it means you will hear gossip about yourself.
13. To protect yourself from the evil eye and damage, you should store your broom at home with the handle facing up.
14. You cannot whistle in the house, as whistling attracts evil spirits.
15. You can’t leave a trash can near the front door – it will lead to bad luck.
And these are just some of the signs and beliefs that exist to this day.
