By Gail Gill
The origin of the word money comes from the Latin word, “moneta”. The English translation of “moneta” is “warning”, so from early times people have been cautious about how they use money. Many superstitions have evolved around the use of money. Do you try to avoid bad luck when you handle money? Alternatively, do you know how you can increase your chances of having good luck and becoming wealthy?
The Unlucky Two Dollar Bill
In America, the two dollar bill is often considered to be unlucky. One reason is because another word for two is “deuce”. Deuce is a slang name for the devil. The deuce is the lowest card in the pack, so it is not popular with gamblers.
You can avoid bad luck, if you tear off one corner of your two dollar bill before you spend it. When there were more two dollar bills in circulation, it was not uncommon to find a two dollar bill with two, three, or even all four corners ripped off the note.
When two dollars represented a working mans’ daily wage, the price of a rigged vote in an election was two dollars. Although few people would have sold a vote in this way, perhaps this is one reason why the two dollar bill got the reputation for being unlucky.
How to Avoid Bad Luck
Carry a coin in your wallet to ensure your luck will be good. If you are giving a wallet or a handbag as a gift, always place a coin inside. The new owner of the gift will avoid bad luck, so long as she does not spend the coin.
Do you like to gamble? One way to avoid bad luck when you are playing craps is to blow on the dice before you roll it. Blowing on the dice will seal in any good luck you may have.
An old English superstition states that the first money a store owner takes, when he opens for business, is lucky. To avoid bad luck, keep this money in your cash register throughout the day and do not give it to a customer as change.
Increase your Chances of Making a Fortune
In China, the number 88 is considered lucky. To increase your chances of making a fortune, use the number 88 whenever possible. For example, put the number 88 in your email address.
Practitioners of feng shui believe if you keep a jar full of coins in your kitchen, you will become lucky with money. This idea is a good one even if you are not superstitious, because you will be inclined to add to the jar when you have spare coins in your wallet.
If your career involves retail sales, you can increase your chances of making more money by tying three coins together with a red ribbon. Place these coins in your handbag or wallet when you are at work. When you use the telephone to make sales calls, keep your three coins next to the telephone. If you own a retail store, keep the coins inside your cash register.
It does not matter whether you are superstitious, or not. It is interesting to think about money and how you can become wealthy. You never know, your luck may increase if you avoid bad luck with money, and if you follow feng shui practices to gain wealth.
Source: HotFact.com
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