There are so many sayings about shoes! The mocking “Eh, he’s under the heel”, the romantic “Two boots are a pair”, the gloomy “Throw away the slippers”, “Sit in your galoshes”, “We don’t slurp cabbage soup with bast shoes”... Americans have an expression “Put on your father’s shoes”, similar to our “Go in the footsteps." The English say, “Walk a mile in my shoes,” when they want to encourage someone to understand their point of view. And it was no accident that the shoes received such attention! In the old days, shoes, boots and even slippers were considered a difficult object, directly related to a person’s vital forces, so they continue to make signs about them to this day.
Among esotericists, mystics and sorcerers of all kinds, a person’s personal belongings have always aroused increased interest. It was believed that an object that someone carries on themselves (or with them) day after day, over time absorbs the energy of its owner and becomes inextricably linked with him. So much so that it begins to foresee the sorrows and joys awaiting the owner, and persistently signal about them. The ability to “vange” was attributed to clothing, hats, and jewelry. But if you estimate the total number of signs, shoes will emerge as the undisputed leaders: for some reason, the predictions of rough traveling boots and elegant house slippers enjoyed increased confidence among our ancestors.
Worn boots received a personal monument
Shoes that remained unharmed after their owner tripped on some obstacle and somersaulted in the road dust, good sign. Wait for pleasant events! Right foot predicts great joy, left - an interesting acquaintance. But twisting your ankle in new shoes means getting into trouble.
Water will clean everything!
Under no circumstances did the ancestors want to keep worn out, torn and holey shoes in the house, because according to signs this would inevitably entail illnesses and losses. However, it was dangerous to throw away a personal item that had served faithfully for many months in the trash: how would you know who would pick it up and for what purpose would it be used? To get rid of old boots and slippers, there was a whole set of rituals:
Washed in clean water shoes or boots, if they looked decent, it was not a sin to give them to someone who needed them. In Rus' for a long time There was even a belief according to which the soul of a person who had never given a single pair of shoes to anyone in his entire life had to wander barefoot in the next world.
You can try it on, but you can’t wear it
It is better not to let strangers near your shoes at all. In the old days, even when someone began to wash someone else's shoes, the ancestors frowned with displeasure: a too helpful stranger would not steal the owner's vital energy! On the other hand, both a hundred years ago and earlier, there were bootblacks whom no one was afraid of. Apparently, laziness is a stronger thing than superstition.
Order in the hallway - peace in the house
A shoe falling off a person's foot is considered an extremely bad omen. On the way, this event promises failure of the planned business; under normal circumstances, it means a serious threat to life.
Fishermen never wear their shoes slung over their shoulders, and jockeys never put their boots on the floor - this discourages luck.
Many people know the old Christmas custom. unmarried girls stands with his back to the gate or front door and throws the shoe over his shoulder. He will point with his toe to the exit, to be the fortune teller's bride this year. She will lay her heel to the door - the beauty will sit “in girls” for 12 whole months. If the shoe falls sideways towards the exit, you can’t count on a sweetheart to appear soon, but the girl won’t stay too long with her parents either, she will go on a trip or study far from her home.
Most often, superstitions do not specify what kind of shoes they are talking about. But in the piggy bank folk wisdom whatever you can find! There are also a couple of beliefs that relate only to slippers, boots or shoes.
For such new things - only during the waxing moon!
Even such cuties can scare someone
Some purposeful girls spend a whole day before the ritual. preparatory work. They “take” the slippers in their purse to exhibitions and movies so that the chosen one turns out to be a cultured person. They rub it with banknotes, so that precious pieces of paper rustle in the pocket of your loved one. They take them with them for walks along the river - perhaps the new boyfriend will turn out to have a romantic note in his soul. At the same time, it is important to treat your innocent witchcraft simply, without strain and with a bit of humor. For those obsessed with the thought “I want to get married,” the ritual does not work.
The main task of wedding shoes is to please the bride. The rest is small stuff
We started talking about “marriage” at the right time, because it is difficult to find a more superstitious girl than the bride in front of the registry office. Even those who, on an ordinary day, without fear, would sweep an overturned salt shaker into the trash can and cross the road behind black cat, prefer not to violate numerous wedding signs- “what if it comes true”...
The old “hussar” tradition, which requires the groom to drink sparkling champagne from the bride’s shoe, seems unhygienic and unpleasant to many in our time. Not only will the groom have to swallow who knows what, but the girl will also be forced to splash around in sticky shoes all day! But if you still decide to follow the custom, signs will predict adoration and reverent care on the part of your husband for a bride with bare feet, and the submission and love of his companion for a brave groom. One interpretation says that such in an original way the man takes away the newlywed's obstinate temperament.
Who's first in line for the housewarming party?
And that is not all! Did you know that not only a whole boot or slippers, but even part of a shoe is suitable for predictions? A heel, say, can give your forecast for the future. Or a lace.
Surely the sun symbolizes the color orange?
In order for a long-absent family member to knock on the door as soon as possible, you should take his shoes, swap right and left twice, and then lace them tightly, saying: “Come back quickly, don’t spare any effort.”
A torn, broken or lost heel portends failure on the road and stagnation in business. Take a few days off and make up new plan action - the old one is no good.
In England, to this day they sing a rhyme: “If your toe is crooked, it means you will live in melancholy; if the bevel is on the side - become a bride in the juice; if you wipe it under your finger, you will lose wealth; if you wipe off your shoes at your heels, you will be rich.”
It is relatively easy to avoid the “coming true” of bad omens. We remove shoes that have made an unpleasant prediction as soon as possible and put them away on a shelf for at least a few days. We immediately take the broken one for repairs so as not to keep anything leaky or leaky in the house. Wash and throw away any that are unfit for wear. For slippers given out of ignorance, we give a small coin to turn the gift into a purchase. And most importantly, don’t focus on bad omens.
Carrie Bradshaw wasn't the only one who felt awe at the sight of a new pair of shoes. In our wardrobes you will find a lot of pumps, boots, sneakers, slates, shoes... And not only women's ones! And since you already have shoes, from time to time you will lose heels and heels, step into puddles and dog piles, twist your legs, limping home in delightful, but terribly uncomfortable shoes. And here you need to try not to perceive any random trouble as a verdict of fate, but mentally make a note: “be careful” and walk on, victoriously tapping your heels on the asphalt.
From generation to generation, our ancestors passed on their observations and associated signs. Much has been lost over the centuries, but some superstitions still exist today. For example, many beliefs are associated with various items of clothing. You cannot sew anything on yourself or sew on buttons, so as not to “sew up” the memory. The loss of small items of costume promises a quick marriage, and the soiled outfit of the hero of the day means the evil intentions of ill-wishers.
There are also many beliefs regarding shoes. It is difficult to find a person who does not have at least one pair decorated with lacing. This simple device reliably holds shoes or boots on the foot, and in addition, serves as a additional element decor. However, it often causes justified irritation when it suddenly comes loose at the most inopportune moment. In addition to unpleasant everyday moments, the sign of “untied shoelaces” has several mystical interpretations.
There are so many sayings about shoes! The mocking “Eh, he’s under the heel”, the romantic “Two boots are a pair”, the gloomy “Throw away the slippers”, “Sit in your galoshes”, “We don’t slurp cabbage soup with bast shoes”... Americans have an expression “Put on your father’s shoes”, similar to our “Go in the footsteps." The English say, “Walk a mile in my shoes,” when they want to encourage someone to understand their point of view. And it was no accident that the shoes received such attention! In the old days, shoes, boots and even slippers were considered a difficult object, directly related to a person’s vital forces, so they continue to make signs about them to this day.
Among esotericists, mystics and sorcerers of all kinds, a person’s personal belongings have always aroused increased interest. It was believed that an object that someone carries on themselves (or with them) day after day, over time absorbs the energy of its owner and becomes inextricably linked with him. So much so that it begins to foresee the sorrows and joys awaiting the owner, and persistently signal about them. The ability to “vange” was attributed to clothing, hats, and jewelry. But if you estimate the total number of signs, shoes will emerge as the undisputed leaders: for some reason, the predictions of rough traveling boots and elegant house slippers enjoyed increased confidence among our ancestors.
Shoes that remained unharmed after their owner tripped on some obstacle and somersaulted in the road dust are a good sign. Wait for pleasant events! The right leg predicts great joy, the left leg predicts an interesting acquaintance. But twisting your ankle in new shoes means getting into trouble.
Water will clean everything!
Under no circumstances did the ancestors want to keep worn out, torn and holey shoes in the house, because according to signs this would inevitably entail illnesses and losses. However, it was dangerous to throw away a personal item that had served faithfully for many months in the trash: how would you know who would pick it up and for what purpose would it be used? To get rid of old boots and slippers, there was a whole set of rituals:
Shoes or boots washed in clean water, if they looked decent, were not a sin to give to someone who needed them. For a long time in Rus' there was even a belief according to which the soul of a person who had not given anyone a single pair of shoes in his entire life had to wander barefoot in the next world.
It is better not to let strangers near your shoes at all. In the old days, even when someone began to wash someone else's shoes, the ancestors frowned with displeasure: a too helpful stranger would not steal the owner's vital energy! On the other hand, both a hundred years ago and earlier, there were bootblacks whom no one was afraid of. Apparently, laziness is a stronger thing than superstition.
A shoe falling off a person's foot is considered an extremely bad omen. On the way, this event promises failure of the planned business; under normal circumstances, it means a serious threat to life.
Fishermen never wear their shoes slung over their shoulders, and jockeys never put their boots on the floor - this discourages luck.
Many people know the old Christmas custom of unmarried girls standing with their backs to the gate or front door and throwing a shoe over their shoulder. He will point with his toe to the exit, to be the fortune teller's bride this year. She will lay her heel to the door - the beauty will sit “in girls” for 12 whole months. If the shoe falls sideways towards the exit, you can’t count on a sweetheart to appear soon, but the girl won’t stay too long with her parents either, she will go on a trip or study far from her home.
Most often, superstitions do not specify what kind of shoes they are talking about. But in the treasury of folk wisdom you can find everything! There are also a couple of beliefs that relate only to slippers, boots or shoes.
Some purposeful girls do a whole lot of preparatory work before the ritual. They “take” the slippers in their purse to exhibitions and movies so that the chosen one turns out to be a cultured person. They rub it with banknotes, so that precious pieces of paper rustle in the pocket of your loved one. They take them with them for walks along the river - perhaps the new boyfriend will turn out to have a romantic note in his soul. At the same time, it is important to treat your innocent witchcraft simply, without strain and with a bit of humor. For those obsessed with the thought “I want to get married,” the ritual does not work.
We started talking about “marriage” at the right time, because it is difficult to find a more superstitious girl than the bride in front of the registry office. Even those who, on an ordinary day, without fear, would sweep an overturned salt shaker into the trash can and cross the road after a black cat, prefer not to violate numerous wedding signs - “what if it comes true”...
The old “hussar” tradition, which requires the groom to drink sparkling champagne from the bride’s shoe, seems unhygienic and unpleasant to many in our time. Not only will the groom have to swallow who knows what, but the girl will also be forced to splash around in sticky shoes all day! But if you still decide to follow the custom, signs will predict adoration and reverent care on the part of your husband for a bride with bare feet, and the submission and love of his companion for a brave groom. One interpretation says that in such an original way, a man takes away the obstinate disposition from the newlywed.
And that is not all! Did you know that not only a whole boot or slippers, but even part of a shoe is suitable for predictions? A heel, say, can give your forecast for the future. Or a lace.
Surely the sun symbolizes the color orange?
In order for a long-absent family member to knock on the door as soon as possible, you should take his shoes, swap right and left twice, and then lace them tightly, saying: “Come back quickly, don’t spare any effort.”
A torn, broken or lost heel portends failure on the road and stagnation in business. Take a few days off and make a new action plan - the old one is no good.
In England, to this day they sing a rhyme: “If your toe is crooked, it means you will live in melancholy; if the bevel is on the side - become a bride in the juice; if you wipe it under your finger, you will lose wealth; if you wipe off your shoes at your heels, you will be rich.”
It is relatively easy to avoid the “coming true” of bad omens. We remove shoes that have made an unpleasant prediction as soon as possible and put them away on a shelf for at least a few days. We immediately take the broken one for repairs so as not to keep anything leaky or leaky in the house. Wash and throw away any that are unfit for wear. For slippers given out of ignorance, we give a small coin to turn the gift into a purchase. And most importantly, don’t focus on bad omens.
Carrie Bradshaw wasn't the only one who felt awe at the sight of a new pair of shoes. In our wardrobes you will find a lot of pumps, boots, sneakers, slates, shoes... And not only women's ones! And since you already have shoes, from time to time you will lose heels and heels, step into puddles and dog piles, twist your legs, limping home in delightful, but terribly uncomfortable shoes. And here you need to try not to perceive any random trouble as a verdict of fate, but mentally make a note: “be careful” and walk on, victoriously tapping your heels on the asphalt.
Nowadays, shoes can determine not only the taste, but also the wealth of a person. And in ancient times, shoes were associated, first of all, with human vitality and energy. This was based on folk signs, which could tell us what to expect in the future, how to attract good luck and what to be wary of.
And finally, remember that your shoes are a reflection of who you are. internal state soul, so keep it clean and orderly. Trust only good signs! We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and
01.08.2014 09:23
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