When I was growing up, my parents always told me these superstitions, such as, if your left hand itches, you're going to receive money, but if your right hand itches, you're going to shake a stranger's hand.

I also heard that if your ears itch, someone's talking about you. Knees itching mean someone is coming to visit you soon. Your eyes watering for no reason indicate the spirit of a dead ancestor is nearby. A bunch of strange things!

What are some other bodily function superstitions that you've heard through the years? I've always been fascinated by such things! less

In the world of paganism, when your right hand itches you are supposed to put it in your pocket ensuring monetary gains. What this does is scratch your hand without you scratching away the "luck". I have to say, it's been a good sign for me in the past.

If you drop a knife or a fork, unexpected company will soon be at your door.

If you drop a broom, unexpected and ill-willed company will soon be at your door. You're supposed to jump over it before you pick it up. And never sweep dirt out towards your front door, you're sweeping out all of your good luck.

Though that one is kind of weird because, books and such specifically state that you are not to move a used broom, mop or vacuum cleaner into a new home because it brings all of the bad energy of the old home into the new home.

Superstitions, they're complicated. less