1. Knocking on Wood when ill Omen is presented. Maybe the most popular superstition is knocking on wood every time ill fate is predicted. We actually do this when carriers of bad luck are presented or someone talks ill about you or someone you love.
The Arcane Truth: Knocking on Wood actually comes from the belief that every tree is inhabited by a spirit known as a Hamadryad or Dryad. The action of knocking was practiced by ancient priests to immediately summon this spirit to aid the Priest or Priestess in order to ward off evil or even fulfill a wish. • So next time you knock on wood, remember that you are actually Summoning the Spirits of the Tree.
2. Garlic to Ward off Evil It is very popular all over the Mediterranean Sea, Middle Ease, India & America. Why do we hang garlic? To drive away bad luck or even invite good-luck.
The Arcane Truth: Well little do all these people know that Garlic is actually one of the most potent plants associated with Mars. The energies of this planet is associated with fighting bad luck, warding off evil spirits & gambling! • Even the presence of Garlic creates an aura of protection, warding off maleficent entities. Moreover, it invites good luck & helps us break the bad karma.
3. Black Cats are omens of Bad Luck. Don’t tell me you never even thought of how things are going to turn up when you see a black cat. According to most places of the world, watching a black cat is an omen of bad luck. However did you know that exactly the opposite is believed in the UK? In Britain, they believe that a black-cat is an auspicious omen!
The Arcane Truth: Black cats are in fact omens of change of luck. Nothing more, nothing less. The black cats are here to inform you that a change is coming & you should be ready for it.
4. Covering Mirrors prior Sleeping. Again, this superstition is kinda popular. Mirrors are feared and people like to cover or hide them in the bedroom. If you ask why, they probably tell you silly things. Fear of the unknown is the best answer. But witches know better…
The Arcane Truth: While we are sleeping we may project in the Astral Plane. In this case,if it happens to see our reflection we might get scared and violently be pushed back to our material bodies. This is why witches cover their mirrors. Because they know that sleeping is only a gateway!
5. Tossing Salt to ward off evil. Many people believe that tossing salt behind their back, or towards the source of bad lack can change things. Most usually people toss salt behind their left shoulder, where devil is supposed to be.
The Arcane Truth: Salt is a powerful tool for banishing. Tossing salt with banishing intention usually does the trick. Simple as that, Witches love to carry salt with them in case of ‘spiritual emergency’. Moreover, they like to toss salt behind their left shoulder, to banish the temptations of the ‘left path’, where selfish decisions are made, regardless of the Law of Free Will.
6. The number 13 is associated with Bad Luck. Almost everyone I know avoid this number. It is widely believed that this number is a portal of bad luck. No one wants to sit in this number in a plane, this is why many companies have deliberately ‘erased’ this sequence.
The Arcane Truth: Many ancient religions believe that 13 is messing with the perfect balance of 12. Like Ragnarök in the Nordic religion the problem begun when to gods become 13. Moreover, in Ancient Greece, Hades (Pluto) had to move to the Underworld, to preserve the harmony of 12 Gods on Mount Olympus. In numerology, the number 13 correlates to Martian energies which are unpredictable and associated with wars and accidents.
7. Finding a four leaf clover is lucky. Thanks to Ireland, the four-leaved clover is one of the most popular superstitions all over the world. People are trying to find one in order to be blessed with Good Luck. Even something that depicts a four leaf clover is believed to be a charm of Good Luck.
The Arcane Truth: In Witchcraft, the four-leaved clover is a powerful tool of herbal magic. There are many books of shadows and grimoires who require one. It is used as a powerful attraction mojo employed by success, love and wealth spells. It is even used in banishing or summoning spells!
8. Throwing coins in a river, lake or fountain for luck . There are actually rivers, lakes or fountains who are believed to be extra potent. For example, Fontana di Trevi in Rome, is an extremely popular destination in order to make a wish.
The Arcane Truth: According to the Old Way, old fountains, rivers and lakes are inhabited by Spirits of Water. Throwing coins are a libation to these spirits in order to help you with what you want. Witches actually charge the coin with their intention and then throw it calling the Gods or the Spirits of the Water.
9. Wishing on Dandelions. Many people believe that dandelion seeds will carry your dreams to heavens when you blow them into the air. I remember me as a kid to do so or even try to catch a ‘flying seed’ in order to make another wish.
The Arcane Truth: Dandelions are believed to be extremely powerful in Witchcraft. Dandelions are able to make the impossible, possible! They are used in spells of changing luck and wish spells. They are precious herbs for all witches!
