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Why you can not give a mirror: omens and superstitions. At all times, this attribute of household items belonged to mystical objects and was even considered a window to the other world. And now many people remain true to their prejudices. Well, let's not blame them for it. Just read the most common information and take note.
Pick up beauty
Since ancient times it was believed that a long look in the mirror is able to take away all the beauty from the owner. And if the toilet item is received as a gift from an ill-wisher, then health. There is a belief that it was for this purpose that evil spirits invented the first mirror in the world. And who has not heard in his youth from his parents: “Do not look in the mirror for a long time, overlook all the beauty”?
Therefore, it is accepted from such a gift to pay off. Purely symbolic, but still real money. It is not necessary to pay half the salary.It will be enough a few coins. Only they must be made of yellow metal. Why - we did not find an explanation.
Maybe you should not tempt fate? After all, folk wisdom evolved over the centuries. So do not take the little things and pour out the donor. Just in case.
Bring misfortune
They say that the old mirrors accumulate a lot of negative energy. And, if you get such a gift, you can bring great misfortune to yourself and your loved ones. Of course, skeptics claim that they have not yet met a single unfortunate antiquary. But they have such a great old mirrors.
- coarse salt
- black cloth
- large box with lid
- a little self-confidence and great hope for a bright future
What need to do? The presented antique mirror is placed in a box on a black fabric. From above pour a thin layer of kitchen salt and close with another piece of cloth.Now you need to cover the box with a lid and forget for 3 days.
After completing the “cleaning” session, salt needs to be buried somewhere. A mirror you can safely use.
Will dissolve the newlyweds
Some sources categorically do not recommend giving a mirror for the wedding, no matter how beautiful it is. Allegedly, such a family will exist for only a short time, and the marriage will be unhappy and without joy.
This is a logical explanation. The mirror may simply not like the newlyweds. And they will argue when they decide - where to attach such a gift. Of course, this is a joking explanation. But in fact, everything is solved very simply.
Today it is customary to ask if a young family needs such a gift at all? If yes, then we recommend to go to the store with the future family. There, on the spot, you will choose the mirror that will find its place in the life of the young. Then there will be no waste of money or quarrels over the extension of the gift.
It is clear that the surprise will not work. But, if you really decided to make a surprise, then choose a mirror for the wedding not from the shop window. Let him bring you from the warehouse.Hundreds of customers didn’t look in the mirror there, maybe in a bad mood, and it will surely be “clean” in terms of energy.
Spoil the teen
Another belief says that the mirror can not be given to children or teenagers. Say, an evil spirit from the other world will teach a child bad behavior. The child will be naughty, spoiled and tortured by their whims.
Scientific is not confirmed. And the roots of such belief, most likely, come from antiquity. Then the mirrors were very rare and expensive toilet articles. The young lady who received such a gift for hours admired herself, leaving the other outside of her attention. Naturally, it was often difficult to drive pullets away from the mirror. Parents and close people could be in the epicenter of the scandal, trying to take away the mirror from the girl and bring her back to the real world. Hence the sign.
Another option is that a child who has never seen a mirror could simply be afraid of his reflection. Therefore, children don’t give the toilet item.
But at all times, people wanted to have a curiosity in the house. Therefore, in order to avoid trouble, a special ritual of “cleansing” the mirror was invented.After which it was safe to give it to children and adolescents. You will need:
- capacity to fit the mirror flat
- some holy water
- cover for capacity
- faith in miracles and healthy enthusiasm
How to “clean” the mirror before giving? You need to gently put it in a container, a reflective surface up. Now we must thoroughly pour the holy water over the mirror, while reading “Our Father”. Then close the container with a lid and leave for 3 days.
After this time, the toilet item is removed from the container, but not wiped! Holy water should dry naturally. Everything, the ritual is completed and you can safely give a mirror to any child.
By the way, another popular belief recommends that you definitely look in the mirror before leaving the house. Say, the reflection will remain and will protect the home from uninvited guests. Shred of justice in this. After all, it is in the mirror that you will see yourself how you will look on the street. And the reflection ... let it stay at home.
Now you know why you can not give a mirror. Signs and superstitions we have listed. The case remains for small. Decide for yourself, believe it all or not. And live good. Then, you see, and the donated mirror will not be able to prevent you from being healthy and happy.
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