SUPERSTITIONS INTRODUCTION Superstition, a belief or practice generally regarded as irrational and as resulting from ignorance or from fear of the unknown. It implies a belief in unseen and unknown forces that can be influenced by objects and rituals. Magic, witchcraft, and occultism are often referred to as superstitions. In general, superstitious practices are most common in situations involving a high degree of uncertainty. The question of what is or is not superstitious, however, is …
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…put your shirt on inside out, it means a bad day ahead. Sleep on unironed sheets for happy dreams and a lucky day. If a spider makes a web in a doorway, you can expect a visitor. If you see one climbing up a thread you will have good news or good luck. It is also lucky to see a spider spinning a web in the morning. Killing a spider at night is bad luck.