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PUSS014
6/13/2008 7:13 am |
Hi, seeing as its Friday the 13th and I'm really superstitious I found all these house wives tales and superstitions lol. THE HAIR The 'crowning glory' is one of the most indestructible parts of the body. As such, a sudden loss of hair is unlucky, forecasting a decline in health, loss of property or failure in business, or the death of a closely related child. Red hair is associated with fiery-tempered people (e.g. Cleopatra and Queen Elizabeth  ; black and dark brown hair indicate strength; fair hair implies timidity. On a man, if the hair grows low on the forehead and back above the temples he will have a long life; if a woman's hair grows in a low point on her forehead ('widow's peak') she will outlive her husband. If a woman suddenly develops curls on her forehead her man has not long to live. Lank hair = a cunning nature; Curly hair = good natured, full of fun; Long hair = strength (e.g. Samson) and luck. It is said to be unlucky to have your hair cut when the moon is in the wane as this will cause it to fall out and lose its lustre. Cutting your own hair will tempt fate. To determine your future: set fire to some strands of your hair - cut them off first!. If they burn brightly, you are in for a long life. If they splutter and smoulder, it is said to be a death omen. Never pull out grey hairs, for one will be replaced by ten. It has often been believed that a sudden fright can turn hair white. THE EYES Are the 'windows to the soul' and the colour leads to differing beliefs. Dark blue eyes = delicate and refined souls; Light blue or grey eyes = strong and healthy ones; Green eyes = hardy souls; Hazel eyes = vigorous, deep-thinking folk. Itching eyes: if the right eye tickles, it's lucky, and vice versa. Theocritus has it, 'My right eye itches now and I shall see my love.' 'Trust not the man whose eyebrows meet, For in his heart you'll find deceit.' THE EARS Feature prominently in superstition, i.e. 'My ears are burning, someone is talking about me.' Small ears denote a delicate character and thick ears a person of a sensual/coarse nature. Thin, angular ears = a bad temper; Long or prominent ears = a person with musical inclinations. The larger the ear lobes, the greater the intellect. THE NOSE Indicates the character of the man. Prominent noses = intelligence and determination; Thin noses = jealousy and uncertainty; Receding noses = bad temper and obstinacy; Tip-tilted noses = bright and lively characters. There is said to be a connection between the size of a person's nose and their sexual organs. A tickling nose (Britain) = a fight or an important communication or (America) a kiss. THE LIPS Itch or tingle when someone is about to kiss you. If you bite your tongue while you are eating then you have recently told a lie. A large gap between the teeth = lucky in life; Large teeth = physical strength; Small, regular teeth = careful and methodical in your habits. It is not good for a child to be born with any teeth showing. Never eat anything when a funeral bell is tolling or toothache will follow. THE HAND The hand is a symbol of power and an instrument of healing, justice and blessing. The right hand is lucky and the left unlucky because the Devil is supposed to have sat on the left-hand side of God before being cast out of heaven. From the time of Edward the Confessor, kings of England are said to have had the power to 'heal by touch'. Conversely, the hand of an executed criminal, cut from his body while still on the gallows, was said to have healing powers as well as providing its owners with the ability to commit crime and robbery without fear of detection by stupefying all those who saw it. Large, thick hands = strength of character; Small, slender hands = weak and timid character; Long hands = ingenious nature; Short ones = careless and foolish nature; Hard hands = rudeness; Soft hands = wit; Hairy hands = a person who likes luxury. A damp hand = an amorous disposition; while 'a cold hand means a warm heart'. If the palm of your right hand itches you will receive money; if the left palm, you will lose some ('left, lose; right, receive'). Two people should never wash their hands together in the same water - this will lead to a quarrel between them. Crossed fingers (imitating the sign of the cross) wards off bad luck. Long fingers = artistic; Short, thick fingers = intemperate and silly; a crooked little finger = omen of wealth; the first finger (the 'poison finger') should never be used to administer medicines; the third finger (the 'wedding' finger) is said to be linked directly to the heart. It is unlucky to cut fingernails on a Friday or Sunday. Specks on the nails: yellow = death; black = ill-luck; white = good fortune to come. If a woman cuts the nails of her right hand with her left hand she will have the upper hand in marriage. *** THE FEET Also have their own superstitions: an itching foot = a journey to somewhere new; Flat feet = bad temper; do not enter a building left foot first, to avoid bad luck. MOLES AND DIMPLES Left hand side of the body = unlucky; those on the right = lucky'; on the face (especially chin or neck) = wealth; on the chest and stomach = strength; a mole on the nose = great lechery; a mole on a woman's thigh = unfaithful, and a great spendthrift; a girl with a mole on her breast will be irresistible. A hairy chest = masculinity. 'Dimple on the chin - Devil within' A wart is said to be the mark of the Devil and is unlucky SNEEZING Or 'a little death' (in places where it is believed the soul momentarily leaves the body with the sneeze). We still use the expression 'Bless you' (short for 'God Bless You'). This stems from the times when a sneeze could mean the plague, viz. 'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases'. Sneeze 'once for a wish, twice for a kiss, three for a letter, four for something better'. In Scotland, a newborn child is said to remain under 'the fairy spells' until it has sneezed for the first time. It was also believed that an idiot could not sneeze, so that a child's first sneeze was important. If you sneeze when talking you are telling the truth (America); three sneezes before breakfast means you will receive a present during the day (Germany); any sneeze is an indication that someone, somewhere, is saying nice things about you (Japan). It is very lucky to sneeze at exactly the same time as someone else you are with. COUGHING meant the unexpected entry of a devil into a person who had been telling lies or carrying out misdemeanours of some kind. HICCUPS are caused by someone who dislikes you complaining to someone else. The only way to stop them is to guess the name of the person maligning you. YAWNING Can lead to evil spirits entering the body unless you cover your mouth with your hand; it is a sign that Death is calling to you, and you must snap your second finger and thumb (American Indian). A SHIVER means that someone is walking over your (eventual) grave. LAUGH before breakfast and it will end in tears before supper; to laugh excessively shows that the person is possessed and that his days are numbered. BODY JEWELLERY Prevents evil spirits from entering the body by one of the five orifices. Wearing earrings and painting the lips were talismans to keep devils away. Emeralds = unlucky because they were used in the East for the eyes of religious figures and consequently became the target of robbers. Opals = unlucky; although 13th century alchemist Albertus Magnus maintained that an opal wrapped in bay leaves made its wearer invisible. Pearls = once believed to be unlucky; in medieval times they were thought to be 'solidified tears'. Diamonds = the best of all good luck bringers, possessing the power to drive off witches and prevent the wearer from ever going insane. UNDERWEAR If a girl's bra or pants should suddenly slip down this is a sign that someone who loves her is thinking of her; and, if two or more holes should appear in any of these items then tradition says the owner can expect a gift very shortly. Any girl wearing suspenders who finds that her stocking slips from the clasp three times can take it she is in for an unlucky day, but if stockings on the washing line curl round each other it is an omen that the owner may expect great happiness before long. Garters have always been regarded as lucky, and many a girl has slept with one under her pillow on Midsummer Eve in the hope of dreaming of her future husband (a suspender belt can also do the trick, apparently). Any young girl anxious for a husband should get a garter worn recently by a married woman and put it on her own leg; a girl who puts valerian in her underwear will prove irresistible to men (Wales). It used to be very lucky for brides to be married wearing no underwear under her wedding gown. Well into the nineteenth century a new husband became liable for any debts previously incurred by his bride but, if the girl went to the altar weaning no more than her dress, any creditors would take pity on such an obviously poor young soul and not wish to compound the problems in her new life by pressing their bills. Such ceremonies were known as 'smock' weddings'. *** Clothes are part of the 'body magic'; many fans try to touch their idols or grab a portion of their clothes; and items once worn by superstars fetch a high price at auction. It is unlucky to wear the clothes of a dead person; for, as the body of the deceased decays, so will the clothes - 'The clothes of the dead always wear full of holes'. *** Weird lol Puss xxxxxxxxxxxx A smile warms not only your face but people's hearts too  [ [
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6/13/2008 8:41 am |
Pretty Cool Post..
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6/13/2008 10:07 am |
Yes, it's the eyes, they win by a long shot. Have always been partial to Hazel eyes, the entry to the soul, wow. Hugs and kisses  Hugs and kisses
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6/13/2008 10:22 am |
hey sweetie u r such an encyclopedia of superstitions ! today a was working so on the 13th, at 13 ( in france we don't say 1 pm) in hte room 13, does it means i will have the luck to taste, n play with all part of u u describe on here ? i mean ur hairs, to push them n discover ur nuck, ur eyes, ur noze, ur lips, ur underwear, everything i wanna eat !lol thenk for ur fun, puss take care
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6/13/2008 10:22 am |
there is always something to learn on your blog
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 6/13/2008 10:39 am |
hmm interesting that fair hair is considered a sign of timidness,the vikings had their fair  share of of fair haired men and they weren't exactly known for their timidness.  the japanese also have saying that an idiot can't catch a cold. 
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6/13/2008 2:59 pm |
friday 13th our fishing trip on gold coast got called of.
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6/13/2008 8:50 pm |
love the post
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6/13/2008 9:39 pm |
Puss, I am not all that superstitious but I do take care on any 13th that might fall on a Friday. I do not believe in taking chances. The more I take seems to make me more vulnerable. I did not feel well this morning, no real reason, and since I am retired it really doesn't matter. I went to the store where I worked until I got sick, thinking I could slip in and out quickly without being noticed, so I did not bother to shave, or really comb my hair very well, I really need a haircut, so looking like a fool I went to but a carton of cigarettes, and some beer. My luck, or lack of same, at least 3 people who worked there when I did nearly 5 years ago wanted to talk to me. This was very nice, but why on a day that I looked like death, and not even warmed over, just cold death in the walking flesh. I truly love to talk to these folks, but today was not the day for me. My nose was itching and twitching, my palms were itching, my eyes were doing some weird things, and I do not even want to discuss my ears and feet! Maybe there is something to Friday the 13th after all !!!! Gary P.S. feel free to delete, or edit this post, as I know it is way to long
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6/14/2008 6:14 pm |
You done a bunch of research on that one! Thanks. Your post are always so enlightening. {=} Jim Will work for food beg for pussy 
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6/16/2008 4:39 am |
I dont believe that the date can affect anything other than peoples minds
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6/17/2008 10:29 am |
13....14...15.... tu sei sexy tutti i giorni,questo č l'importante!!!ciao bellezza
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 6/17/2008 11:05 am |
fascinating information! Love the blog Can men and women be just friends?   
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6/17/2008 7:34 pm |
damme........................
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6/18/2008 7:12 am |
god its scary,lol
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6/28/2008 2:51 pm |
Quite fun!! Sadly, the superstitions are often designed for not-so-fun purposes, such as sexual repression and political domination. Who doesn“t remember the pathetic saying that masturbation can make you go blind? Well, I'm not, my girlfriend is not many of us aren't and still enjoy it. In response to gbill1951, Any event can be mapped to any symbol, but it doesn't means there's a connection.
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7/8/2008 4:34 pm |
seemed interesting but font coor/background color was too much for my eyes
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