Do spiders really bring luck: facts and superstitions

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Spiders have always attracted attention and aroused people's curiosity with their mysteriousness. Therefore, it is not surprising that these insects have become part of our beliefs and traditions.

The list of superstitions about spiders that Ukrainians still believe in has been compiled by RBC-Ukraine.

History of superstitions

Since ancient times, spiders have been associated with many superstitions. Meeting a spider is often considered a good sign.

For example, in England it is believed that seeing a spider can mean money. If a spider appears in an inappropriate place, it is selected and moved somewhere else. If you save a spider, it is believed that this can lead to wealth, and vice versa.

The tradition of associating spiders with money dates back to Roman times, when people wore spider amulets to attract success in business. The little spiders are often called “money spiders” and it is considered extremely unlucky to kill one.

Spiders have always been welcome guests in people's homes because they trap flies and other insects in their webs. Legends say that spiders also provide energy protection for your home.

One Christian tradition says that Jesus, Joseph and Mary hid from Herod's soldiers in a cave. A spider had spun a web near the entrance, and the soldiers were unable to look inside, as they assumed that no one had been in there for some time.

Modern superstitions about spiders

• If there are many spiders and they are weaving webs, it means that soon there will be very dry weather.
• According to an old belief, if in the morning on the web dew will appear on the spiders, then the day will be beautiful.
• If the spiders start weaving their webs before noon, expect sunny weather soon.
• Stepping on a spider means calling for rain.

< li>All spiders, except tarantulas, are considered signs of good luck. The bigger the spider, the higher the reward.

• If you see a spider climbing a wall, it may mean that your most cherished wish will come true.

Are spiders a sign of good luck?

In many cultures around the world, spiders are a sign good luck The image of a spider hanging from a web is often perceived as a symbol of good luck and joy descending from heaven.

In addition to good luck, spiders are a symbol of happiness, creativity and wealth in many cultures around the world. Many old superstitions about spiders teach us not to kill these insects. It is believed that allowing them to live in your apartment will bring good luck, but killing a spider will bring bad luck.

Superstitions about spiders and money

If you see a spider weaving a web , your income will increase thanks to hard work.
If a spider crawls into your pocket, there will always be money.
If you kill a spider in a dream, you will soon lose money or something valuable.

Superstitions with a warning

If a spider hangs above your head, you will receive a letter.
If a spider weaves its web across your door, you can expect company.
If you enter the web, you will meet a friend that day.
To see a spider running on a web in the afternoon means that you will go on a journey.
To find a spider in the morning is sadness, at noon – anxiety, in the afternoon – to a gift.
In folk beliefs, spiders are often considered signs of good luck and have their important role in maintaining the natural balance.

In addition, spiders should not be killed, as they play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the insect population