Wiccan beliefs include a belief in the existence of a divine power, which is often referred to as the Goddess and the God. Wiccans believe in the interconnectedness of all living beings and the natural world. They have a deep reverence for nature and celebrate the cycles of the seasons and the lunar cycles. Wiccans also believe in the concept of karma and the notion that what you put into the world will come back to you. They believe in the power of magic and often perform rituals and spellwork to manifest their desires or bring about positive change. Wiccans also believe in the concept of reincarnation and the idea that the soul is eternal and will continue to be reborn in different forms.
Wiccans also believe in the concept of reincarnation and the idea that the soul is eternal and will continue to be reborn in different forms. They practice divination and use tools such as tarot cards or rune stones to gain insight into the future or receive guidance from the divine. Wiccans have a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and ethical behavior, following the Wiccan Rede, which states, "An it harm none, do what ye will.
She’s into superstitions, black cats and voodoo dolls (but sadly doesn’t bang…)
I have a confession to make that although I may regard myself as a somewhat rational person, I have a few kinks.
Case in point, years ago I’d have to park my car near work, but some mornings it was a tedious act of circling around looking for someone to drive off and put me out of my misery.
There was, however, one sure way that a parking spot was right around the corner:
A black cat (but I wasn’t all too bothered with the exact colour) would cross the road right in front of me.
As far-fetched as it may sound, each time one would appear within my line of vision I was guaranteed to find a spot on the next round.
For the record I firmly do believe that there’s more than mere superstition at play here:
Fortune-telling traffic-regulating felines?
Cat’s getting ready to take over the world one parking spot at a time?
I’m either becoming a superstitious fool or slowly transforming into the village witch- just call me Baba Jaga 😉
I also grab a button when I see a chimney sweep, but seeing I don’t actually live next door to Mary Poppins, that’s perhaps a moot point.
Of course, there are people who are superstitious about a number of things.
My mum won’t change the sheets on a Friday nor will she willingly make an appointment to see a doctor (irony of ironies, her weekly chemo is schedule for that day…).
She will sit down, at least for a few seconds, when she’s had to come back home after forgetting something.
Some superstitions are just common sense:
Don’t walk under a ladder (or the bucket will drop on your head)
Don’t open an umbrella indoors (or you’ll take someone’s eye out)
Don’t crack a mirror or when applied, your eyeliner will end up all dodgy
The there are superstitions that differ in countries and regions:
In English they say that bad luck comes in threes, in Poland they are actually paired.
We knock on wood but in Poland it’s important that the wood is unpainted/bear.
In English you cross your fingers, in Poland we “hold our thumbs” for good luck.
As a child raised in 2 cultures I have actually perfected the art of simultaneous finger-crossing/thumb-holding to double my chances and I bet at least a few of you are trying it out this very moment 😉
Yup, Poland may be a bit of an odd country because we regard being pooped on by birds and stepping in dog crap as a sign of good luck and prosperity, so think of that the next time you’re washing sh*t off your new coat or shoes…
The reason that I bring all of this up is that today as me and my pups were driving home a black cat appeared.
Granted, it didn’t cross the road but rather ran alongside us for a few meters, but I’m taking that as a good omen.
What are the superstitions in your country, which ones bring you luck?
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