Hi everyone,
I hope you are well.
Today is Friday the 13th!!!
Now what exactly makes today such an unlucky date... well actually it's the complete opposite!!
Here is a pretty good explanation, though it doesn't go into the full detail. I hope you'll find it interesting.
The superstitions and fear surrounding Friday the 13th has murky origins. There are references that can be found as far back as the 1300s with the Knights Templar through modern times. In my opinion, much of the demonization has come from the Judeo-Christian sect and their oppression of the feminine divine. Both the number thirteen and the sixth day of the week (Friday) have been associated with negative connotations from patriarchal societies and most definitely western cultures, whereas matriarchal cultures associate both number and day with positive aspects and connotations.
The number ’13’ is often referred to as the number of transition/change. It is seen as constantly at odds with ’12’, trying to undo the completeness. People, in general, are resistant to change and reluctant to take on change when times are going well. But change is inevitable and constantly moves us forward, often whether we want it to or not. Thirteen also represents good luck and moving with the flow of Divine energy.
In China, the number 13 is associated with good fortune and not bad luck. It holds the same distinction
In Italy, it’s Friday the 17th that’s considered to be the bad luck day
Superstition & Myth
Thirteen is linked to Old Norse mythology where having thirteen people seated at a table will result in the death of one of the diners. In the myth, the Gods are having dinner in Valhalla when Loki shows up as an uninvited guest. Loki makes arrangements for Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to shoot Balder, the god of joy and gladness, with a mistletoe-tipped arrow (the only thing that can kill him). Once Balder dies, Earth falls into darkness and the whole world falls into mourning.
Taken from Here
Have an awesome day
Blessed Be 🌜
Zuleika
