The most common superstitions of the Brazilians: do you have any?

In the last minutes of the game between Santos and Palmeiras, for the final of the Paulist championship of 2024, a black cat was running on the Prato di Vila Belmiro and briefly paralyzed the game.

Due to the belief coming from the Middle Ages that has associated black cats with darkness and witchcraft, there are many people who still consider these felines unfortunately.

Animal defense NGOs try to push the superstition that Black Cat gives bad luck, which affects the adoption of these animals. However, many people believe in legend. Subsequently, see other superstitions still very present in Brazil!

Influence of the moon on the haircut – according to this belief, a renewed hairstyle is obtained in Luna Nova; In the crescent moon, the hair grows faster; On the full moon, if you want more volume; On the falling moon, the hair grows slower and healthy.

The Saint Jorge Speed ​​plant – also known as Iians Sword, is considered an amulet by many Brazilians. Positioned next to the entrance of houses and operations, it would have the ability to avoid the evil eye and attract good energy.

Hit the wood three times – a common habit of superstitious Brazilians is to follow this ritual to prevent bad luck. The “toc-to-all” arrives when something said is associated with a bad fact.

Where the bags are located: the legend must leave bags or backpacks on the floor causes loss of money. The recommendation is to leave them in chairs, tables or other surfaces.

Distinguish the slippers! – One of the most sinister superstitions preach that leaving Flip -Flip is a sign of bad omen for mothers. To the case of the case, leave them in the right position.

Fortuna Elephant – According to the belief, adorning the house with a sculpture of this mammal brings the financial fortune. But to take effect, the back of the miniature must be aimed at the entrance of the house.

Pay attention to the stairs: one of the most famous superstitions says that passing under the stairs is unfortunate. For any eventuality, it is always better to dodge the road.

WEAKS HERS – If a person has his feet accidentally swept on another, he will never get married. Case of superstition with eternal punishment.

Itching in the ears – Another very famous belief is that if the person has the ears that scratchi (or heating) because someone speaks badly about her.

Desirable and undesirable visits – Superstition says that a broom should be positioned behind the door if you want a visit to leave. If the goal is that a visit will come back more often, you shouldn’t let it open the door to leave, it is the host that should do it.

Toast without bad omen – Trinding with empty glasses attracts bad luck. After the gesture of health, the ritual states that visual contact should be established with those who participate in greeting and drinking.

Number 13 – In Brazil, this numbering is surrounded by love and hate. For some, he brings luck, while others associate him with bad luck.

Opening the umbrella inside – An old superstition states that the opening of the object in these conditions is a very unfortunate source.

I break the mirror: this superstition is traditional, every Brazilian knows. He says that a broken mirror translates into seven years of bad luck.

The bridegroom that sees the bride with the dress – Another classic superstition says that from the engagement with the wedding the bridegroom cannot see the beloved with the clothes of the ceremony. If this happens, the wedding will be a torment.

SAINT LONGUINHO – Many Brazilians have already done the short prayer losing an object: “I’m Longuinho, I’m Longuinho, if I find” something like that “, I give three jumps”.

Eating birds at the beginning of the year – According to this belief, eating birds on the eve of New Year can bring a year of setbacks because these animals are behind.