On what days you can’t sharpen a knife: folk signs and beliefs

08.02.2024 09:20

There are many folk signs and superstitions associated with a knife.

Has anyone thought about sharpening it? This action may seem ordinary, but it is not that simple.

Therefore, it is worth understanding when you should not sharpen a knife, as this can bring ambiguous consequences and troubles into your life.

Monday

According to many folk traditions, Monday is considered the day of the Moon and sensual energies.

Sharpening a knife on this day is considered unfavorable, as it can disrupt the natural flow of energy and lead to failure.

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Friday

Friday is associated with Venus and love, and is interpreted by many as a day of rest and tranquility.

According to popular belief, on this day one should not do anything that is associated with something spicy, so as not to disturb the harmony.

Religious holidays

Knives should not be sharpened during religious holidays or periods of mourning.

It is believed that at this time the knife can accumulate negative energy, which will affect a person’s life and can lead to ambiguous consequences in life.

On the full moon and new moon

Many people follow the phases of the moon, believing that they influence well-being. During the full moon and new moon periods, you should not sharpen knives.

There is an opinion that during the period of the full or new moon there is a special energy that cannot be disturbed.

Why was there a ban?

Our ancestors believed that a knife can heat up negative energy on its edge. Therefore, its sharpening should always be approached responsibly.

Also, small children or women should not sharpen knives.

Earlier we listed things that should not be kept on the table: they promise trouble.

Sergey Tumanov Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Monday
  2. Friday
  3. Religious holidays
  4. On the full moon and new moon
  5. Why was there a ban?