When we think of dreams and good luck we might think of winning the lottery or finding the love of our lives. We consider all the ways our lives could be better. These are daydreams and are little more than fantastical wonderings. But what about those dreams that happen when we close our eyes each …
Through time and around the world, good luck charms have been an important part of the way we express our culture. Whether as symbols of hope or just as a souvenir, the talisman is distinct to the place in which it emerges. Whether it is the four-leaf clover in Ireland, the dala horses in Sweden, …
When the bells chime to ring in 2021 we won’t be sad to see the end of 2020. It has been one of the most challenging years of our time. Therefore, we are looking for traditions and superstitions that will help guide us to a better time ahead. So, get ready to share a socially …
There are many people who believe that your star sign impacts your personality. However, a little less known is that your place in astrology can also impact on the way the world works for you. Whether you are Aries, Leo or Scorpio can impact how your luck plays out. Here we go through each of …
It was a time when the mysteries of science were emerging but religion was still a powerful influence on the people. Yet, many of the superstitions that dominated Elizabethan Britain dated far back into time. There was the mysterious influence of old magic and the natural properties of animals and herbs. There were witches who …
One of the more misunderstood parts of obsessive-compulsive disorder is the propensity to morbid obsessions, magical and superstitious thinking. You might recognise the phrase “This might sound crazy…” that shows the person understands that the belief system they are employing is irrational. Yet, still, they feel the need to lean on this superstition to make …
You may be one of those people who haven’t even made it to good luck yet. You may still be in that rocky boat where you are keen to avoid any more challenges in life. Sometimes it is fair to ask the question: what has the world got against me? Well, it could be that …
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Throughout the ages, the number 13 has been considered bad luck. People go out of their way to avoid the number, whether it is missing out rows on aeroplanes or missing out a floor when building a high rise. It feels like this is more than a superstition that we secretly believe and smile when …
In 1940, Walt Disney produced an adaptation of Pinocchio and there was the song “When you wish upon a star”, which won the Oscar for Best Original Song for Harline and Washington. It went onto become an iconic song for those hoping that fate would intervene and offer us our dreams for life. Then, in …
There is a famous quotation that is rolled out every now and then from baseball player Lefty Gomez. He said he would rather be lucky than good. In western societies, we are keen to play down the role that luck plays in our success. Instead, we would like to believe that success is a direct …