The people on our planet are observant and have always been such. All notes, compares, analyzes and captures for centuries, passing to descendants. So you know what to prepare for when the knife fell to the floor? There is a sign for this case, and not one. Let's take a look at the observations of our ancestors. Interesting?
The knife fell to the floor - what is it for?
You should start with the history of mankind. We will not consider it in detail, we only recall that in previous centuries metal products were of high value. Today, knives are sold cheaply and everywhere. And at the time of the appearance of signs, they were rarely acquired and stored more than ever. This must be realized when you disassemble why the knife fell to the floor. The sign says that this event foreshadows the arrival of the guest. Moreover, his gender is strictly defined. It will definitely be a man. Next, evaluate how the knife hit the cover. If you hit the handle, it means that a friend or a person who is well acquainted is knocking on the door. A very useful addition, agree. When the tip of the knife fell to the floor, the sign suggests that a stranger is rushing to the threshold. According to the described signs, it is still unclear whether the visitor should be wary. But there is a sign on this score. Now we will analyze it.
The knife fell to the floor - why: for worse or for good?
People say that you should see which side the blade is turned towards you. It is on this basis that the degree of danger of the visitor is evaluated. Do not be lazy, bend under the table and watch the knife fall to the floor. The sign says: if the blade is facing you, then the guest has hidden evil in his soul. This is very bad. It is advisable to get out of receiving a visitor. What to come up with? Everyone decides on the basis of circumstances. Some people don’t open the door, you see, a bad person will go away. Others run away from home "on business." So, too, you can wait out an unwanted event. The villain will not break out the door! And the people recommend doing otherwise. We saw that the blade was turned in your direction - quickly grab the knife and knock the handle on the countertop. Only you need to do everything in silence, even whispering is forbidden. It will turn out - the guest will not appear. Magical powers will turn him in a different direction. Whoever wished you harm would find himself in a bad situation. The main thing is somewhere very far away.
Signs about different knives
It turns out that what kind of cutting object is on the floor matters. Remember what you usually use a fallen knife for. This is extremely important information, according to the beliefs prevailing among the people. In the old days they paid attention to a bread knife. He was as respectful as the main product on the table. If by chance they dropped a knife for cutting bread, they expected trouble. According to folk traditions, this event foreshadowed the death of the head of the family. They believed that disaster can be averted if you grab a knife and quickly run to the threshold. There, one should knock on the opposite edge of the country and say: “Brownie, my dear! Come to the threshold and take the trouble away! ”The phrase is supposed to be pronounced exactly seven times. After that, the knife was washed and stuck in the largest loaf. If you do everything quickly, then the trouble will pass by.
How to protect yourself from troubles
People among themselves share experiences inherited from grandmothers. Some recommend knocking with a fallen knife so that thieves or bandits do not come into the house. Not everyone uses this way. In some areas, it was believed that this is not enough. A woman who drops a knife is ordered to sprinkle it with salt, hold it for about five minutes, then rinse with running water. In other regions, fire was used for protection. A cutting object (not only a knife) accidentally hit the floor was heated in the stove. The blade should be treated with flames, then nothing bad will happen. Another recipe is to pour holy water over a knife. After that, it is not necessary to wipe the blade. What to believe? Choose yourself. But remember: idle signs die immediately. The people live only those that are constantly confirmed by events. Has this happened in your life?