On holiday dates, anniversaries, birthdays, it is customary to give gifts. Centuries-old traditions and superstitions can give each present a positive or negative color. There are people who are skeptical of beliefs and will be happy with the gift. But there are others prone to superstitions that gifts can make out the bad signs. What can not be given? What gifts should be avoided?
Elementary courtesy will not allow to refuse even a dubious subject. And any negative gift can be easily neutralized with salt, fire, money, water. Often a bad omen is just an excuse for a bad character, inability to give and receive gifts.
Gifts and signs
Since pagan times, there are beliefs about what can be given and what cannot. It is not customary to come to someone else's house empty-handed - this is a manifestation of disrespect for its owners. But some gifts bring bad signs or negative energy.
This relationship does not always pay off. An omen is just a subjective reaction of a specific person to a certain action, object. Believe it or not - everyone will decide for themselves. However, in order not to upset the owners or the birthday person, some signs should be taken into account. What can not be given and what can be given? How to choose a present for the holiday date?
Gifts should not be brought from vacation on which there are incomprehensible characters, unknown words. It is possible that in this way the sorcerer wants to transfer his fate, illness to the one who receives this thing.
Slippers
Items related to funeral symbols are not recommended as a gift. They carry an intuitive denial, hidden anxiety. What can not be given? Signs about slippers associated with the transition to the world of the dead. Usually a person is buried in shoes, often in slippers. Therefore, a gift can cause unpleasant associations.
If the presenter and recipient of the presentation are not superstitious people, then the sign may not work. With our thoughts we transmit information to the gift, charge it with negative energy. Therefore, a good mood and good wishes are the best sign for any presentation.
Clock
In almost every country there is a superstition about which gifts cannot be given. Signs not always work. It depends on how much the person himself believes in a particular belief. For example, watches are not recommended to be given to either men or women. It is believed that the running mechanism of time affects the human biological rhythm. In China, such a gift means an invitation to a funeral.
Our country also has such signs. What you can not give to your beloved to man? Wrist Watch. This will stop the relationship, speed up the process of separation. In addition, the process of putting the watch on the hand resembles the snap fastening of handcuffs.
Gift neutralization is simple. You can symbolically put a watch on a soft toy or doll and thus present it as a gift. The sign does not apply to wall, grandfather clocks and alarms.
Scarves, towels
Handkerchiefs and towels are usually correlated with ritual actions. During the funeral, those who endure the coffin are presented with a new towel. The rest present - scarves. This is done so that people remember the deceased with a kind word. Therefore, it is not customary to give funeral symbolism for a holiday.
But there are bath towels, kitchen towels, handmade handkerchiefs that I just want to hand over to someone. How to present that which cannot be given? Signs in most cases have exceptions.
Both scarves and towels can be gifted, but only in pairs. The double present symbolizes harmony in the house. Two handkerchiefs or two towels will not bring negative effects.
Socks, underpants, books
There are items that are not recommended to be given to a man. What is strictly forbidden to present to your beloved? What can not be given to a man? Signs, associated with socks, pass from generation to generation. Everyone knows that such things should not be given to her husband, loved one. Having received such a present, a man can soon leave the family.
Give cowards - to treason. This intimate closet symbolizes love affairs on the side.
Books, oddly enough, also lead to separation. Love lyrics, poetry, novels are not a good gift for a loved one. This bad omen can lead to a breakdown.
Sharp objects
Do not present stitching and cutting products to those who believe in bad omens. What can not be given? Decorative pins, scissors, knives, daggers, forks. Such gifts will bring a quarrel, misfortune to the house.
Any spearhead (knife or furniture) attracts negative energy, unclean power. Therefore, even in the interior of the house, you should give preference to a round or oval table, the rounded corners of the chest of drawers or cabinet.
A knife as a gift will lead to disagreement in the family or sever relations with the donor. But for a woman such a present - to a new acquaintance, an interesting fan.
Mirrors
Girls, because of their emotionality and suspiciousness, give gifts the wrong meaning. Therefore, surprises for the fair sex should be treated with caution. What can not be given to a girl? Signs about pearls are known for a long time. Superstitious people claim that these are the tears of mermaids. And pearls can bring misfortune.
Girls, women must not give mirrors. When you look at them, youth will disappear, old age will come faster. Mirrors from the very beginning frightened people with their reflected world. According to beliefs, they are the entrance to another dimension. In addition, the mirror perfectly stores information. It carries a lot of alien energy, both positive and negative.
Such a gift can scare a superstitious person. According to signs, a cracked or broken mirror brings misfortune, death. Therefore, it is better to refuse such a gift.
Images of animals, birds
Bad omens are associated with birds. What you can’t give so these are figurines or figures of pigeons, forty, raven, herons. They are a symbol of misfortune. Even a bird flying into a house can bring trouble. Therefore, the figures of birds are associated with sadness.
And from statuettes with different animals What can not give a guy? Signs, for example, tie a figure elephant with an erection. A trunk lowered down is associated with a violation of potency. But if the trunk of an elephant is raised up, it is a symbol of good luck and happiness.
Purse
Even the color of the wallet can bring problems. The blue tint is associated with the elements of water. This means that the money will not linger in such a wallet, will begin to flow away. The ideal color for a purse to attract money is brown or red.
Signs say that you can not give an empty wallet. Be sure to put a small coin there. She will attract money, and in the future the wallet will always be full.
Dowry for a newborn
A huge number of signs are associated with a dowry for a newborn. All superstitions agree on one thing - before giving birth to a child, nothing should be given to his parents. Neither sliders, nor booties, nor children's dishes, nor toys should be presented to a young family. Only after the safe birth of the baby can one give presents.
Porcelain dolls are also considered a strange present. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the master invests part of his soul during work. Puppets are also often associated with voodoo magic. Therefore, having received a porcelain beauty as a gift, it is necessary to cleanse her of someone else's energy.
Gift Cleansing
If there is a suspicion that the donated item may cause trouble, you should definitely clear it of negative energy. No need to refuse a presentation and offend the donor. It is better in a calm environment to understand why the gift causes unpleasant associations, and to clear it of unnecessary information.
- Money. The easiest way to neutralize a bad omen is to buy a gift. Of course, you should not give a real price for it. A small coin handed to the donor will save you from painful doubts.
- Water. If possible, rinse the gift under running water or wipe it with a damp cloth. This will help clear the subject of any negative information.
- The fire . The cleansing flame will remove all bad signs. You can bring a gift over the flame of a candle. Or smoke a dubious object with smoke from the fire.
- Salt. This is the most acceptable way if the gift can not be wet or brought to the fire. If the present is small, you can bury it in coarse salt for the night. By morning, the present will be clear of any energy-information impact.