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| Alfortuna Alfortuna is the ability to control all forms of fortune, be it fortune or misfortune. This is the power to control probability, possibility, fate, destiny, good luck, bad luck, and anything else related to the outcome of events. Fortuna - Quote :
- A good luck charm is an amulet or other item that is believed to bring good luck.
Almost any object can be used as a charm. Coins and buttons are examples, as are small objects given as gifts, due to the favorable associations they make. Many souvenir shops have a range of tiny items that may be used as good luck charms. Good luck charms are often worn on the body, but not necessarily.
The Mojo is a charm originating in African culture. It is used in voodoo ceremonies to carry several lucky objects or spells and intended to cause a specific effect. The concept is that particular objects placed in the bag and charged will create a supernatural effect for the bearer. Even today, mojo bags are still used.
Europe also contributed to the concept of lucky charms. Adherents of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland), adopted the four-leaf clover as a symbol of Irish luck because clovers are abundant in the hills of Ireland.
Luck is symbolized by a wide array of objects, numbers, symbols, plant and animal life which vary significantly in different cultures globally. The significance of each symbol is rooted in either folklore, mythology, esotericism, religion, tradition, necessity or a combination thereof.
7 - Western, Japanese [3][4] 8 - Chinese, Japanese Sounds like the Chinese word for "fortune". See Numbers in Chinese culture#Eight Used to mean the sacred and infinite in Japanese. A prime example is using the number 8 to refer to Countless/Infinite Gods (八百万の神, Yaoyorozu no Kami) (lit. Eight Million Gods). See 8#As a lucky number.
Aitvaras - Lithuania [citation needed] Acorns - Norse [citation needed] Albatross - Considered a sign of good luck if seen by sailors.[5][6] Amanita muscaria - [citation needed] Ashtamangala - Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism Buddhism: Endless knot, Lotus flower, Dhvaja, Dharmachakra, Bumpa, Golden Fish, Parasol, Conch; additional symbols for Hinduism and Jainism[citation needed] Bamboo - Chinese [7] Barnstar - United States [8][9] Chimney sweep - Many parts of the world Said to bring good luck when being touched, especially on New Year and on weddings.[citation needed] Corno portafortuna - Central and Southern Italy [citation needed] Ladybugs - German, Italian, Poles, Russian, Turkish, Brazilian, Serbia (Srbija) There is an old children's song in Serbia "Let, let, bubamaro, donesi mi sreću" meaning "Fly, fly, ladybug, bring me the happiness". In Serbian, "sreća" means "good chances" as in a lottery or "happiness", but this is about emotions.[citation needed] Dreamcatcher - Native American (Ojibwe) In Native American Ojibwa culture the human mind was believed to be susceptible to dark spirits, when the mind is weakest (I.e. asleep) and would give bad dreams. In defense the men and women would weave dream catchers. These talismans would let the good dream spirits through, whilst trapping the bad spirits in the pattern.[10][11] Fish - Chinese, Hebrew, Ancient Egyptian, Tunisian, Indian, Japanese Bird or flock going from right to left Ciconia - Paganism Auspicia[citation needed] A monk passing through - Buddhist [citation needed] Four-leaf clover - Irish and Celtic, German, Poles [18][19] Shamrock or Clover - Irish While in most of the world, only the four-leafed clover is considered lucky, in Ireland all Irish Shamrocks are.[citation needed] Horseshoe - English, Poles and several other European ethnicities Horseshoes are considered lucky when turned upwards but unlucky when turned downwards, although some people believe the opposite.[20][21] Jade - Chinese [citation needed] Jew with a coin - Poland Thought to bring money.[22][23][24] Maneki-neko - Japanese, Chinese Often mistaken as a Chinese symbol due to its usage in Chinese communities, the Maneki-neko is Japanese.[citation needed] Pig - Chinese, German [25] Rabbit's foot - North America, England and Wales (originating from a hare's foot) A rabbit's foot can be worn or carried as a lucky charm.[26] Wishbone - Europe, North America [27] Sarimanok - Maranao [citation needed] Swallow - Korea Rooted in Folktale 'Heungbu and Nolbu' Tortoiseshell cat - Many cultures Rooted in Folklore White Elephant - Thai [28] White heather - Irish Travellers, Scotland
Malfortuna - Quote :
- Bad luck is an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate. This is a list of signs believed to bring bad luck according to superstitions.
Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck[1] A bird or flock of birds going from left to right (Auspicia) (Paganism)[citation needed] Certain numbers: The number four. Fear of the number four is known as tetraphobia; in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, the number sounds like the word for "death".[2][3][4][5] The number 9. Fear of the number 9 is known as enneaphobia, in Japanese culture; this is because it sounds like the Japanese word for "suffering".[4][5] The number 43. In Japanese culture, maternity wards numbered 43 are considered taboo, as the word for the number literally means "still birth".[6] The number 13. Fear of the number 13 is known as triskaidekaphobia. The number seventeen. Fear of the number seventeen is known as heptadecaphobia and is prominent in Italian culture.[7] The number 39 is known as the curse of 39, in Afghan culture.[8] The number 666. Fear of the number 666 is known as hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia. Per Biblical prophesy, the "Number of "The Beast", an evil takeover of humanity worldwide. Also called the "Mark of the Beast", wherein all humans will have it on their forehead or hand. Friday the 13th (in Spain, Greece and Georgia: Tuesday the 13th)[citation needed] Failing to respond to a chain letter[9] Giving a clock as a gift in Chinese culture, as in Chinese, to give a clock (Chinese: 送鐘/送钟; pinyin: sòng zhōng) has the same pronunciation as "sending off for one's end" (Chinese: 送終/送终; pinyin: sòngzhōng).[10] Hanging a horseshoe with the ends pointing down, as it is believed that the luck will 'fall out'[11] Opening an umbrella while indoors[12]: 204, 267 On the Isle of Man, rats are referred to as "longtails" as saying "rat" is considered bad luck.[13][14] Navajo culture: pointing at a rainbow[15][better source needed][16] throwing rocks into the wind[15][16] a coyote crossing one's path[15] heading north[16] an owl[17] flying over a house.[citation needed] Placing chopsticks straight up in a bowl of rice in Chinese and Japanese culture is reminiscent of food offerings left for the dead.[18] Pointing towards feces (England)[19] Ravens, crows and magpies[12]: 385–386, 243, 386 Saying the word "Macbeth" or wishing someone "Good Luck" while inside a theatre[20] Shoes on a table Three on a match[12]: 292 Tipping a salt shaker over[12]: 188 Viewing one's doppelgänger may be considered a harbinger of bad luck[citation needed] Killing a ladybug[21][22] Walking under a ladder[23][24] Black cat crossing one's path | |
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