Friday the 13th: discover all the meanings behind this day

You’ve probably looked at the calendar today and noticed that it’s the 13th. But it’s not just any 13th, is it? This time, the number coincided with a specific day of the week: Friday. Thus, the much-feared “Friday 13” has arrived!

However, what is so scary behind this date? Although there are many theories about this, the main one goes back to October 13, 1307, a Friday, in France. The story goes that the King of the time, Philip IV, ordered all members of the Knights Templar to be persecuted, tortured and imprisoned. With that determination, many lives were lost and the day was said to be bloody and cursed.

How about discovering the meanings of the number 13 in different aspects?

Numerology

When analyzing the number, we need to consider three meanings: the number 1, which represents freedom; the number 3, which symbolizes optimism; and, finally, the number 4 which is the sum of the first two (1+3) and represents rules and discipline.

This analysis leads us to a result of contradiction, since there are opposing feelings and ideas within the same number. That’s why some people associate 13 with bad and turbulent energies. Others, however, believe that he is a symbol of balance between forces and, thus, brings luck.

tarot

The 13th tarot card bears the archetype of death, and while this seems reason enough to be afraid of the number, things are not quite like that! For the tarot, death symbolizes renewals and transformations, like the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

cultural issue

Not everyone associates the number with bad things. In Italy, for example, 13 is considered a very lucky number, while in India it is seen as a sacred, lucky charm and, in some regions of the country, it refers to God.

Therefore, it is worth bearing in mind that some beliefs are cultural issues that change depending on the location. If some people consider the number as a good thing, maybe it really is positive, isn’t it?

Using Friday the 13th to your advantage!

As we can see, one thing is fact: the number, like the date, carries a lot of energies. So why not use the power of this day to your advantage? Take advantage of Friday the 13th to do two powerful rituals of protection and prosperity!

• Bath to ward off bad luck: in three liters of boiling water, add three sprigs of rue, three of rosemary and, with your right hand, sprinkle a handful of coarse salt. Strain the contents and let the water cool down while taking a regular bath. After that, turn off the shower and pour the herbal water over your body from the neck down, causing it to run down your chest and back. Then dispose of the herbs in a garden or pot of soil outside.
• Ritual for Prosperity: on the morning of Friday the 13th, mix seven bay leaves, seven pieces of cinnamon stick and three tablespoons of alcohol in a container where you can set fire. Then, with a match, set fire to the mixture very carefully and let it burn. When only ashes remain, blow them from the inside out of your home or place of work, mentalizing success and prosperity.

Important: if you have cats, be careful that day! Many people still believe that these animals, especially the black ones, are a symbol of bad luck and take advantage of the date to mistreat them and even kill them. Protect your pet and remember: animal abuse is a crime! In such cases, you can report the act through the Online Electronic Police Station and calling 190 or 181.

Consultancy: Joao bidu