Superstitions and Good Luck Charms and Rhymes
In Britain , for centuries it is believed that magpies bring an ill wind unless saluted , which breeds the superstition that if you see a single magpie, you must salute it and ask how its wife is to fend off bad luck . Of course, more than one magpie invokes the rhyme… one for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy etc …
In China when choosing a new home , Chinese citizens prefer to have east facing windows for the sunrise . If your House doesn’t – ( Hopefully you know how to use a sledge hammer 😋 ) , also desired is a home facing water at the front of your house and mountains at the rear of your house these preferences are highly sought after .
In the US , it is believed that you should not bring an old broom in your new house otherwise you will introduce bad luck into the home , if you insist on keeping your favourite old broom , their is hope : sweeping something into the new house first will avoid brushing away all your new found good luck .
How about the Superstitions associated with property and business deals , have you saluted your magpie today .
Saluting Magpies has grown to become a bit of a phrase in the modern world to highlight the need to be conscious of your business partners traditions, wants and concerns . The so called unwritten terms and conditions you must consider before the relationship starts and begins to grow professionally .
With any new friendship , partnership – I will always salute you and will treat you with utmost respect you deserve. I raise my hat for a prosperous relationship and good outcome – I am hoping to see Six Magpies today…. 🤭
Ye Old Rhyme goes:
One for sorrow
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver
Six for gold
Seven for a secret left untold.
What superstitions do you have , that you may possibly secretly follow , it would be great to hear about your business related superstitions , any that you are aware of , or have adopted to help you or your clients or even give you a bit of good luck .
I’m sure most us don’t really lay weigh to superstitions do we 😉
