Legends & Folklore

Friday the 13th is known as a day to be superstitious. But are you? Have you crossed paths with a black cat lately or walked under a ladder? Bad luck may be coming your way. Join in the fun...

People have used talismans and good luck charms throughout the ages. The objects can be as simple as a rock or feather, but the real magic may be in the mind of the believer.

The number seven has been considered providential since early men gazed up at the sky. Religions and cultures attached mystical attributes to seven, creating number superstitions and later...

Finding a four leaf clover and placing a horseshoe open end up are considered signs and ways of bringing good luck. From Wall Street to sports to the lottery and even when making that presentation...

A visit to a cemetery can be filled with mystery and history. If you've ever wandered through the gravestones in a cemetery, perhaps you noticed pennies sitting on some gravestones. The practice...

If you need a lucky break, wish on a wishbone. What wish will you make? A love wish? A funny wish? Maybe silver or gold? The tradition of breaking a wishbone for luck has been repeated over and...

Do you want to be lucky? Of course you do. Here is a guide to be lucky and avoiding bad luck.

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia. Friday the 13th happens about twice a year. If you are superstitious about it, here are some things that you can do to help you survive.

With 2 Friday the 13th's this year, everyone has their own superstitions. Whether it be the black cat, broken mirror or walking underneath a ladder, they all culminate on the dreaded Friday the...

Every body needs good luck and good fortune. Having good luck is as much about having a positive attitude as being "lucky". But why take chances? Here's a few tips on how to invite good...

Bad luck is more than just a collection of bad luck superstitions. Having bad luck is usually due to making some poor choices. And yes, there are a few bad luck charms that can make things even...

Good-luck charms mean something different to everybody. It all depends on what you find to be lucky. Some people carry around a lucky coin, some have angel figurines everywhere and others stay...

Are you afraid to walk under a ladder? Do black cats give you a fright. Well, there is a way to address your fears. Read on to learn how to handle superstitions.

There are many superstitions involving the coming of the New Year; so if you are the superstitious type, watch out for these!

Breaking a mirror is some seriously bad ju-ju. Seven years of bad luck! Who needs that? Luckily, there are a few things you can to to dispel the bad luck before it takes hold. You do not have to...