One of the most famous superstitions in the nation is spitting over the left shoulder. Many people do it out of habit, without thinking about where this tradition came from and what meaning it has. It turns out that this custom has deep roots and is connected with the belief in the existence of guardian angel and devil tempter, which accompany a person in life.
According to ancient belief, the angel is on the right side of the person, and the devil on the left. The devil constantly whispers nasty things and harmful advice to a man, trying to mislead him and seduce him. To silence his voice and drive him away from you, you should spit three times over the left shoulder.
Three is a magic number, which strengthens the effect of the ritual. It is necessary to spit when a person praised something or shared his plans for the future, so as not to jinx his luck or not to attract evil attention.
It was also believed that the left side symbolized darkness, evil and lies, so a person would spit through it to get rid of negativity. Saliva, like other body fluids, had power for different magical purposes.
The saliva could both cure diseases and cast spoil or spell. Therefore, spitting over the shoulder, a person also protects himself from negative energy and influence. In order to strengthen the effect of the ritual, you can also knock on wood.
Tree is a symbol of life and nature, in which good spirits live, tapping on the tree, a person asks them for help and protection.
Also, this sound can muffle unintentionally spoken words, so that the devil could not hear them and fulfill them. Today, this omen has not lost its relevance. Many people continue to spit over their left shoulder when they want to ward off misfortune or the evil eye. This can be useful for calming the nerves and raising the mood.
However, you should not abuse this custom so as not to offend others or get yourself into trouble. After all,
superstition is no substitute for common sense and responsibility for one's actions.
Spitting over your left shoulder is just one way of supporting yourself in a difficult moment or expressing how you feel about something. The most important thing is to have faith in yourself and your abilities, and to treat other people and the world around you with respect.