If you do have plans for Friday the 13th, touch on wood, and keep your fingers crossed; you might just get through it. Or find a four-leaf clover, that’ll bring you luck.
In Ireland, the shamrock or three-leaf clover represents the Holy Trinity: one leaf for the Father, one for the Son, and one for the Holy Spirit. When a shamrock is found with a fourth leaf, it represents God's Grace, and will bring you luck. Pop one of these in your pocket today, just in case.
Superstitions play a leading role in our everyday lives. If you see a coin on the floor, pick it up—on Friday the 13th you’ll need your luck!
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Article comments
1 - Tommy Mack
Triskaidekaphobia. It’s not for everyone.
Tommy
[born 03/13]
2 - Theresa Norris
I knew it was my lucky day when I saw 2 magpies on the way to play golf. ( 2 for joy). I really had a good game and recognise all of the superstitions mentioned in the artcle. It was interesting learning the history behind them
3 - cynhthia
interesting found out some superstitiions i didn't know but i actually like friday 13 and often find myself signing propitious things on that date. as for magpies - they also like to swoop on humans in spring in oz!
4 - Katherine
agree... Friday 13th often turns out well.
Interesting how people seem to be becoming less superstitious.... many of my friends have not heard of shoes on a table being bad luck.
I didn't know what the 4th part of the clover represented before I read this.