Who wouldn’t like a little extra money in their life every now and again? From taking on more hours to picking up part time work, starting your own side gig, and entering every Lotto draw and competition under the sun, there are tons of ways of bringing a little extra cash into your life. But …
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 …
Why does it always happen to me? Avoiding bad luck Read More »
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 …
Live professional sport is on its way back! Soon we will have live cricket again, with the test match between England and the West Indies set to toss the coin in early July. Therefore, it is time to turn our minds to selection and the relative chances of captains to make their mark this season. …
There are many traditions that gamblers follow to increase their odds of winning. Relying on lucky rituals in a casino might seem pointless; however, many of the rituals date back to early man. From tribal dancing to other ceremonies, people have performed actions that have hoped to attract the favour of various gods. Even in …
