Signs about thresholds: why you can’t say hello, kiss or pass things across the threshold

Where did the beliefs come from?

It is quite obvious that most beliefs come from distant times, when our ancestors walked the earth. At that time, magic was more important, and there were much more inexplicable things, so events that did not have a banal or logical explanation were given some kind of mystical interpretation. It was then that the so-called sympathetic magic, or magic of similarity, was born. At that time, it was believed that like gives birth to like, so warriors wore carved figures of their prey, sorcerers painted the death of their enemies and believed that something similar would actually happen to them. Similar magic occurs today. It is most widely practiced in voodoo magic, where an enemy doll is pierced, burned, drowned, and body parts are torn off, and the prototype doll must experience real pain from these abuses.

Many superstitions come from simple observations. For example, an ancient man went hunting, and before that he looked into something that preceded the current mirrors. The hunt was unsuccessful, and the mirror is to blame. By the way, people have long been afraid of it, since it is believed that a mirror is a passage to another world, and one should not joke with it.

Why can't you say hello across the threshold?

This sign is quite ancient. In a similar way, as with the story of a broken mirror and the passage to another world, the situation is with the doors to the living space. The house has always been considered a fortress, and native walls must protect both from real enemies and from imaginary ones. At least that's what was thought in ancient times. Even now, modern man feels safe at home, although, of course, we are no longer talking about perfume. In ancient times, the front door was considered the border of two worlds, namely the natural world, where spirits live, and the world of the home. It is impossible to overcome this border just like that, so evil cannot enter the house, but if a person says hello across the threshold, then he thereby opens the passage, and all sorts of evil spirits can enter the house. This is why you can’t say hello across the threshold. It is believed that it is necessary to cross the border of the house. Likewise, nothing can be passed across the threshold.

Why you can’t transfer some things (or money) across the threshold

The ancient Slavs not only counted on the protection of their deceased relatives, but also sought to provide them with a peaceful rest after death. The ashes of the ancestors could not be disturbed by empty chatter, greetings or other actions performed on the threshold. For this reason, they communicated with strangers on the street, and dear guests were immediately asked to go into the rooms or premises where food was prepared.

First owner of the house

There is another explanation for the belief that you cannot shake hands across the threshold. What is this action a harbinger of? What will it lead to? In the old days, it was considered the norm to bury the first owner of the house, and sometimes even the one who built the house, right under the threshold. It was believed that the spirit of the dead man would protect the home from evil forces, and by saying hello across the threshold, one could anger the first owner and thereby disturb his peace, which would entail various troubles. Now there is no such rule, so the explanation of the reason itself has disappeared, but no one can cancel the veracity of this version.

What's there under the threshold?

The ancient Slavs had no idea about cemeteries. But the families were large, and one must understand that with a lack of medical care, people died in large numbers. The relative who went to his forefathers was buried very close - under the threshold. The body was burned and the ashes were placed in this place. This is the main reason why it is forbidden to pass things over the threshold. The houses had earthen floors, and this greatly facilitated the burial of remains at any time of the year, and not only, by the way, right under the threshold. It was not uncommon for the deceased to be buried right in the house.

Threshold among other nations

In general, superstitions associated with the threshold exist not only among Slavs or Muslims. It was believed that among the ancient Mongols, greeting across the threshold meant practically desecrating the home. In Ancient Rome, the threshold was considered the abode of the goddess of chastity Vesta.

But the Americans don’t have any such signs, and one day a funny story happened in space. The Russian crew welcomed the American astronauts aboard the ISS, and when the shuttle with the newly arrived cosmonauts docked at the station, the Russians did not return the handshake of their foreign colleagues, as this was happening at the docking site. Of course, the situation was later sorted out, but on the surveillance video it looked very strange and ugly.

Obviously, this sign applies only to those who greet people with a handshake, and simply saying hello through the door verbally is quite possible.

The customs of our ancestors.

1. There is such a concept that a threshold is like a talisman between two worlds. Your home is your own world. Beyond it there is another world and the doors seem to protect it

, so as not to introduce energy changes from one world to another, so there are things that cannot be done across the threshold.

2. The same applies to the young wife. The groom carried her over the threshold in his arms

and put it on the floor to show the brownie - look, it’s ours. He brought it in as a whole, I ask you to love and favor it. And when she is on her feet, she can bring a different energy, so people will be wary of her. Those. she already completely belongs to his Clan, and this clan protects the brownie. Therefore, the address to my husband’s parents was “mom” and “dad”. And they called her daughter. And the groom’s brothers and sisters called her sister.

3. When there were large families, for example, there were six or ten brothers. A war happened and, let’s say, out of six brothers, five died, and one remained. And what did he do? He took the wives of his brothers and children to his mansion and supported them.

Superstitions and signs for the home - the magic of everyday things

In the old days, every person knew the signs for the house. Following everyday superstitions promises good luck and money, prevents troubles and helps predict the future without fortune telling. We recommend following the behests of our ancestors and joining folk wisdom.

Household superstitions - the meaning of the threshold

In Slavic signs about a house, a threshold was identified with a portal to another dimension, the border between the world of spirits and familiar reality. This is where the roots of superstitions about treating babies come from.

The patient is supposedly forever handed over to the healer across the threshold, then taken away from the window, greeted as if he were a new addition to the family. A wedding sign advises the groom to carry the bride over the threshold.

If she stumbles at the entrance to the house, a happy life may not be expected.

It is forbidden to talk or pass things (especially money and bread) across the threshold - this will lead to a quarrel. To neutralize a sign you need to step over it with one foot. Travel superstition recommends saying the last words before leaving before leaving the threshold, so that there are no delays along the way.

Don't sit on the threshold - attract bad rumors about yourself. For single people, the belief promises difficulties in love affairs. Don’t stand at the entrance for a long time; happiness and prosperity will leave through the open door.

Old people say that standing on the threshold of money and happiness blocks the way into the house.

Pregnant women were in danger in the form of evil spirits, so expectant mothers were forbidden to stand at the entrance to the house and sit on the threshold.

When going on business, step over the threshold with your right foot to attract good luck. Don't eat at this time, you risk getting a demon as your neighbor. To drive away an unwanted guest, seat him with his back to the exit. Soon he will remember urgent matters and say goodbye to you.

Signs about windows

Throwing trash out the window is a bad idea. Angels sometimes look through it, you can offend them. When a window is opened by a gust of wind, divine messengers warn of something good. Sitting on the windowsill means loneliness. This refers not only to failures in your personal life, but also to the lack of friends, bad relationships with colleagues and relatives.

If the curtain breaks or falls, the owner of the room will have a fight with her friend. If a window breaks or cracks, the protection of the apartment is weakened. You are threatened by an evil sorcerer or evil spirits. The first consequences will affect communication with people.

In an apartment with windows facing north, few people stay for long. Sometimes this sign has a positive meaning - the most avid sloths in such a house may develop a craving for travel or another reason to spend less time at home. But more often we are talking about heavy energy, which repels residents.

Kitchen superstitions

The oven is the heart of the home, the place where magic is born. If the fireplace has not been used for a long time, you should cross it before lighting it. And in general, fire is supposed to be started with prayer.

If it flares up quickly, it means that the spirit of an ancestor or a brownie is nearby. You cannot sit on the stove while cooking, otherwise the food will spoil. A brick falling out of the fireplace means trouble.

The “color” of the energy of the house primarily affects the state of the hearth.

Spilling salt means a scandal. But another belief advises throwing three pinches over your left shoulder to stop an argument. Scattered sugar means a pleasant surprise, reconciliation, good luck.

Do not store dishes with cracks or chips. It brings misfortune and brings disharmony to the energy of the house. If you need it for needlework, take it to the barn; superstitions don’t consider it a living space. Don't be upset, the dishes beat for good luck.

If you borrow a bucket, pan or other container, return it full. According to signs, returning an empty bucket means desolation and poverty. The more you give, the more you will receive from the Universe.

Don’t forget to leave treats for the brownie in the most secluded place in the kitchen. He will help with the housework, warn of trouble, protect from evil spirits and witchcraft. Sweets, porridge, and baked goods with honey are suitable. In honor of the holiday, you can leave some wine.

Dining table and tablecloth

In village magic, the kitchen table serves as an altar, a work table for witchcraft. Direct his energy for your benefit. In order to get your own home, hold on to the corner of the table more often.

Sitting on the table means losing your income. For a girl, they take on additional meaning - she will forget how to cook deliciously. Leaving your shoes on the table or putting your feet on it means you will be hanged. A cat lying on the table means the death or departure of one of the household members. “Looks after one of the residents” - that’s what the ancestors said about it.

Superstitions do not prohibit lending a kitchen table to neighbors or giving it to a young family. Just cover it with a tablecloth and give it away with it, otherwise poverty will come to the house where the table will be.

Guests should not be seated at an uncovered table. If one of the household members is late for dinner, shake the tablecloth over the table, and all obstacles in his way will disappear.

You can store coins under the tablecloth; this attracts wealth.

While eating, do not knock on the table or utensils, otherwise your teeth will hurt. When you receive guests, place the spoons with the notch down so that strangers cannot interfere in your personal life. If during a feast two spoons end up in one bowl, there will soon be a wedding.

An unmarried girl should not sweep crumbs off the table with her hand, otherwise she will become an old maid. The young man shouldn't either - his wife will be bald. Don't do this with paper napkins or newspaper, you will invite scandals into the house. Use a sponge or rag.

Bread is the head of everything

There are many signs about bread. They take it with their hands; they are not supposed to prick it with a knife or fork, so as not to drive away happiness. You can’t eat from a knife at all, so as not to spoil your character.

When cutting, you should not leave the cut edge facing the wall - all friends and acquaintances will turn their backs on the owner of the house. If the product crumbles and breaks during cutting, expect marital discord.

They do not “poke” the bread into the salt shaker and leave a knife in it so that times of hunger do not come. You cannot throw away leftover baked goods; God will punish you with hunger and poverty. Feed them to animals or birds. Not eating or drinking enough, throwing away food are bad omens in most Russian regions.

Culinary beliefs

Egg and chicken dishes are useful for newlyweds; in the old days they were eaten to quickly conceive a child. But do not forget to crush the empty shell so that the devil does not start in it. Keep an eye on the eggs as they cook. They are cracking to the guests.

Baked apples burst - expect good news. An owner who confuses salt with sugar or vice versa can also count on good news. But he will have to come to terms with the fact that for another three days the food he prepares will not taste good.

Forgetting to add spices means trouble. The faster you correct the mistake, the fewer difficulties will fall on your head. Pancakes and porridges burn, leading to a scandal in the family. In order for meals, especially holiday ones, to be a success, quarrels should be avoided.

Signs in the bedroom

Signs about mirrors do not advise keeping them in the bedroom. Especially if the mirrors are damaged. Cracks open the way for dark entities that are not averse to feeding on the energy of the homeowners. Guests from mirror dimensions can harm the psyche and biofield of the residents.

Another undesirable bedroom accessory is stuffed animals and antlers. They radiate the energy of death and violence. Signs do not recommend leaving cold boiled water in the bedroom overnight. This teases the demons. Umbrellas should not be dried in the room where they sleep, leading to tears. But it’s worth storing them there, then there will always be “good weather” in the house.

There is no place for TV where husband and wife sleep, this is a recipe for divorce. Ficus has a bad effect on the physical side of love. Beliefs also accuse him of problems with conception. Ficus is also contraindicated for unmarried people; it will drive away suitors.

Houseplants disappear where spouses sleep - the marriage will not last long. This is one of the signs of damage or evil spirits. Call a priest, bless the house. And then get a “female happiness” flower, which will neutralize the damage already done and protect the relationship. Also suitable is hibiscus, a flower that revitalizes relationships and brings back passion.

The elephant is a symbol of family and fertility. Place a figurine depicting him in the newlyweds’ bedroom, and they will not have problems conceiving. Receiving one as a gift with a promise to place it near the bed means an early pregnancy. It is better to avoid seashells; they negatively affect the health of sleepers.

Folk signs about cleaning the house

Having garbage from your enemy's house can cause damage to it. Therefore, in the old days, rubbish was burned in a furnace or buried away from prying eyes. You cannot dispose of garbage after sunset - it means poverty.

According to other signs - to the death of the owner of the house. It’s better to put things in order during the day. It should be clean at night; after sunset, angels walk from house to house, looking after their charges. Clutter will offend them.

They do not clean in bad weather.

Don't wash the floors after guests leave; you'll wash them out of the house forever. The sign can be used to get rid of annoying visitors. They “wash up the road” for good purposes too - the bride’s mother washes the floor after she leaves for the groom’s house, so that she lives happily in the new place and doesn’t want to go back.

In the old days, brooms and brooms were considered sacred objects. They can both heal and protect from evil, and ruin life - depending on whose hands they end up in. Store the broom with the handle down and you will be protected from the evil eye.

There can only be one broom in the house; sweeping with two sweeps away the positive energy of love, luck and money. People say: “you will scatter wealth into other people’s corners.”

An old broom is supposed to be burned outside the house, and only after that buy a new one.

They sweep and wash the floor towards the kitchen so that the bins are full. The housewife rushing to the front door will lose her beauty and youth. You can't put things in order when you're in a bad mood. And the result will not please you, and you will quarrel with someone at home. If a girl doesn’t know how to sweep, she will argue with her husband after the wedding.

The state of the mirror reflects the energy of the apartment. Therefore, do not keep it dirty, wipe it as often as possible. After cleaning, do not walk around with an empty bucket; you will bring bad luck to those you meet along the way.

What to expect if you are “imagining”?

You can imagine a lot, and not all of it portends something. But if you happen to see flickering light in your windows when no one is home, expect happiness. Angels have marked your home with their presence.

Seeing a brownie means grief. According to legend, the domovikha (the brownie's wife) wails at night before misfortune in the family. Can you hear her crying? Prepare for the worst.

A knock on the window at night is a sign of the death of a relative. But you can only trust her if there are no traces of the visitor on the street. If this happens more than once, think about which of your deceased relatives you undeservedly offended. He demands an apology. This interpretation is especially true if light steps are heard after the knocking.

A knock on the door at night also portends death. In the old days, it was believed that it was the Grim Reaper himself who was knocking with the handle of his scythe. But you shouldn’t deprive yourself of the opportunity to receive guests after sunset. Use the peephole.

If there is no one there, you shouldn't open it. It’s better to sprinkle the door with holy water and read the “Our Father.” If the door was opened unknowingly, bless the apartment.

If unknown persons knock at night on the door or window of a house where there is a seriously ill person, you can give up hope of his recovery.

Branches or raindrops can make a loud knocking sound. Such sounds warn of the impossibility of starting a new business. Take some time to implement your ideas. If insects hit the glass, a scandal may occur.

What not to do at home

The sign prohibiting whistling in an apartment has many meanings. Some promise lack of money, others promise separation from one of the household members. The latter can expect both a long-awaited departure and death. Another superstition says that whistling is a witch's technique for summoning devils. An ordinary person cannot expect any good from them.

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Do not stand near the Red Corner (the place where icons hang) wearing a headdress. This is a great sin and will definitely be punished for it. You cannot keep a broom near the images. The Bible and other sacred texts are not left where they eat and sit - on tables, sofas, chairs.

It is not advisable to pour water (water plants, wash your face, etc.) first thing after waking up. This is how the luck intended for the new day spills out. You can’t sing before breakfast, otherwise after dinner there will be a reason for tears.

Avoid accepting animals as gifts; they won’t take root. Give the donor at least a few coins. Even a symbolic payment negates the negative meaning of the belief. Stealing a cat means poverty, taking it from the street means prosperity.

Reeds are not allowed in the apartment. Along with this plant comes the evil spirit living in the swamp. It provokes illness and brings failure.

After their 50th birthday they don’t build a house for themselves. It is permissible to help children in construction and live in the house they built for you. You can participate in the construction of housing for several generations.

Home and family signs contain the secrets of happiness of past generations. They will tell you how to protect marital relationships, peace and comfort in the home, and the calm energy of your home. Follow folk signs at home, and you will have success in the workplace.

Source: https://suever.ru/primety-dlya-doma-kvartiry.html

Why you shouldn’t wear clothes inside out, and how to protect yourself from blood poisoning

According to an old saying, a thing worn inside out could attract trouble to its owner.
Why? In ancient times there were no shops and factories making clothes like there are today. It was impossible to order clothes online or choose one item from a thousand offered in the nearest store. Dresses and shirts were sewn by hand, spending a lot of time and labor on it. They made embroideries on clothes, believing that they could protect against evil forces. That’s why the attitude was different: they took care of things, passed them on, and wore them carefully. It was believed that only a person who did not respect the work of others, did not value what he had, and, accordingly, deserved some punishment, could wear clothes carelessly. There is also a sign that you need to repair things by removing them, but not on yourself. They say that in this way you can sew up your memory. There is an assumption that such a superstition is due to the fact that in the old days there were no such potent drugs as at present. It is inconvenient to sew up clothes on oneself, because a person could inject himself, get not only a scratch, but also serious problems, for example, blood poisoning. To avoid this, it was recommended to keep a thread in your mouth while mending or sewing a shirt. It is unlikely that this method will work, so it is better to simply follow the safety rules.

Why can't you sprinkle salt?

They say that spilled salt means a quarrel.
Why? Salt in Ancient Rus' was very expensive; few could afford to have it on the table. Therefore, the salt shaker was often saved for special occasions, and was put on the table only for welcoming dear guests. The person who spilled salt thereby showed disrespect for the owners. And if he did it on purpose, then a quarrel cannot be avoided. There is an opinion that salt is capable of collecting negative energy, therefore it is impossible to pour it out of the salt shaker, giving freedom and allowing you to occupy a large area, as it will attract more negative thoughts and evil. But with its help it was possible to isolate oneself from negativity. For example, if a neighbor was unfriendly, then it was necessary to spill salt along the boundary, along the border with the neighbor. This protected from evil thoughts. Sometimes a pinch of salt was thrown under the porch so that it would cleanse those entering of bad intentions. An expensive pleasure for those times, but what can you do?

Later, when salt became more common in Rus', it was used as a preservative, so it became a symbol of strong friendship and long life.

Who lives on the threshold and does not allow anyone to step on it?

According to ancient beliefs, you should not talk or greet across the threshold, or pass anything through it.
They say that if you break these rules, people can be separated by demons, and children in the house can get sick. Such terrible misfortunes were promised to violators, since the threshold was considered from ancient times to be a kind of border between the outside world and the world at home. And being between worlds is naturally dangerous. If a neighbor came in with some small question, he had to be let into the house or go outside to see him, since it is impossible to achieve mutual understanding while existing in different worlds. There is a theory that the threshold not only divided space, but was also considered a symbolic boundary between the living and the dead, since the ashes of the dead were often buried under it. The spirits of the ancestors tried to protect the inhabitants of the house from misfortunes, diseases and evil. Therefore, disturbing them by standing on the threshold, talking over it, and so on was considered impermissible.

Why you can’t whistle at home, what does the brownie, the wind and the devils have to do with it?

In Rus' they said that whistling is the language of evil spirits.
Therefore, under no circumstances should you whistle in the house, because the devils might think that it’s their name, get into the house and start misbehaving. We still say: “Don’t whistle, there won’t be any money.” What does the whistle have to do with it? They used to believe that every house was protected by its own brownie. But for some reason he can’t stand whistling, and when he hears it, he can simply get angry, collect all his accumulated wealth and leave his home. So it’s better not to anger him, then the money will remain in the house and there will be fewer problems.

Another version is that with the help of whistling you can whistle the wind, which will burst into the house, fly into every corner, and fly away along with the goods. Sailors believed in the power of whistling - when there was a calm, they whistled to attract the wind and ask it to fill the sails.

Signs about the house, everyday folk superstitions for the home well-being of the apartment

In the old days, everyone knew the signs about the house and tried to follow them. Such beliefs are based on the life experience of many generations, so they are still relevant today. With their help, you can maintain peace in the family, attract wealth, happiness, and protect yourself from damage, disease and other troubles.

Household signs about housing

Unlike other superstitions, folk signs about housing - about a house or apartment - work regardless of whether a person believes in them or not. They came from the distant past and were formed on the basis of many years of observations. Everyday signs are not just meaningless warnings. Many of them have a reasonable basis.

Proven folk signs and superstitions for all occasions:

A falling plate or cup breaks - good luck. If the dishes crack in your hands, it means a noisy quarrel, separation from your loved one.
Do not shake water off wet hands. People believe that the number of droplets on the floor will determine the number of demons that will live in the house.
It is forbidden to pass objects over the threshold (especially bakery products and money) - there will be no wealth.
A curtain fell - a quarrel with a friend or girlfriend.
Sitting on the table means poverty, on the windowsill means long loneliness, on the threshold means false gossip.
Knocking cutlery during a meal will cause toothache.
The bucket in the house should be full; an empty one leads to poverty.
If you sweep away crumbs and leftover food from the table with your hand or a napkin, there will be no money. For an unmarried girl, this portends that she will remain an old maid, and for a single guy - a bald wife.
You cannot hang antlers or stuffed animals in the bedroom, otherwise you may become a victim of violence.
You should sweep garbage towards yourself in order to be rich.
If you place a broom at the front door with the whisk facing down, evil spirits will not enter the house.
If you forgot a spoon on the table , guests will come.
You cannot pass the salt shaker from hand to hand; it is placed on the table. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to discord.
You found a pin - a friend remembered you.
If a woman steps over a broom , it will be difficult to give birth to children.
You pass the needle to another person, prick him slightly, otherwise you will soon become enemies.
A fly fell into the soup - expect a gift.
If you borrow money in the evening and during the waxing moon, you will begin to feel the need and find yourself in debt.
You can’t put house slippers crosswise – it will get into trouble in the house.
A hat on the table - there will be no money.
Forgot a spoon in the jam - get ready for the wedding.

Household beliefs that attract prosperity and good luck

People have long noticed: in order to get rich, live in goodness and prosperity, it is not enough to work from morning to night. We need to enlist the support of higher powers. Luck has a capricious character. There are special household signs that help lure her into your home.

The surest sign of good luck is to find a horse's horseshoe. If you are lucky enough to find such an item, hang it above the front door of your apartment. This guarantees luck, joy, and protection from any troubles. But don't try to cheat fate. A purchased horseshoe does not have mystical properties. If you don't have one, a bridle will do.

Signs for the home for wealth and luck:

In the evening, place a broom at the threshold with the whisk facing up so that money does not leave the house.
If you see a spider in your apartment, don’t touch it. This is for profit. It's even better if it clings to your clothes.
At night, show the new moon a coin and hide it in your pocket. Money will start following you around.
Remove crumbs from the table with a rag, then the year will be successful.
Place a coin under the threshold, hide a banknote under the tablecloth on the dining table - prosperity will appear in the house.
After eating, collect the crumbs in your palm and feed the birds - there will always be money.
When leaving the house, step over the threshold with your right foot so as not to scare away your fortune.
If the laces break, the money will rush into the house.
Spilled sweet tea or other drink - to profit. The sign will come true quickly - on the same day or the next day. If a person is upset that he wet himself, then the belief will not work.
Fortune favors those who rise early. If you get up with the first rays of the sun, the day will be successful (whoever gets up early, God will give it to him).
A beetle flew into the apartment window and brought good luck. If such an insect lands on a person, it is fortunate.
Before leaving, clean up and wash the stairs so that good luck awaits you along the way.

Bad omens about the house

Beliefs about future misfortunes:

Whistling in the house means you will be left without money or lead to a long separation from a loved one.
Salt spilled - there would be a quarrel. To neutralize the omen, take 3 pinches of salt from the salt shaker and throw them over your left shoulder. There is another way to avoid a quarrel: pour spilled salt on your head.
A broken mirror is unfortunate. One of the family members will become seriously ill. An ominous omen can be neutralized. Put on gloves, collect the fragments in a basin, and fill with water. After a couple of hours, put them in a bag and throw them away. Be careful when carrying out such manipulations. You can't have your face reflected in the glass fragments.
Putting a thing on inside out means a quarrel that will end in assault. To avoid having to be beaten, take off the item, throw it on the floor, trample on it and put it on correctly.
The floorboards creaked - trouble is coming.
Cups of boiling water start to crack - get ready for a serious family scandal.
An icon fell and evil spirits appeared in the house. She will begin to interfere in the relationships of household members. This will lead to quarrels. Such an incident has a sadder interpretation - the death of an elderly relative.
A photograph has fallen - it is better for the person depicted in the photograph to temporarily refrain from traveling and visiting crowded places. An accident may happen to him.
A bird flew into the house - bad news, trouble. The soul of a deceased relative has flown to you in the form of a feathered creature to warn you of impending trouble. Be sure to thank the deceased for the sign sent. Go to church, order a memorial service for the repose of your soul, visit his grave.
A butterfly flew into the apartment through an open window or door - a sign of illness in one of the household members. A severe illness can lead to death.
A domestic dog whines and howls - if someone is sick, this can warn of a fatal outcome. To prevent the prediction from coming true, you should leave your home empty for a day. If you hear a dog howling at night, turn the pillow under your head and say: “On your head.”
Knocking on a window at night is a sign of death. You can believe such a terrible prediction when the apartment is located above the first floor, and there is no wind or rain outside.
Two brooms in the house - to tears and poverty.
Picking up 5 kopecks on the street and bringing it home will attract trouble.
While washing your hands, soap slips out - a warning of misfortune.
A lit church candle began to smoke - a signal of imminent illness.