The Romans did not like him as much as we do, considering the symbol of death, destruction, misery.
In the middle Ages believed that the conclaves witches consisted of thirteen members. Protocols courts do not always prove the rule, but the people believed in it firmly, and this probably contributed to negative attitudes towards the devil's dozen, the more that presided over these meetings the representative of Satan, or even himself.
Omens and superstitions
Signs associated with this number, mostly unhappy. For some reason in English-speaking countries thirteenth number surrounded by a whole train of superstition, while Eastern Europe perceives it more bearable.
Thus, the British believe that if thirteen people will sit at the holiday table, the one who will rise first, die or face serious misfortune during the year. The hotels are mostly missing thirteenth rooms. The owners know that passing them is difficult, and therefore numbered either 12A or simply 14. House number 13 is often difficult to rent or sell, so some municipalities actually throw the number 13 of numbering.
The thirteenth number - bad day to start any files including marriage or departure. Doubly bad if it falls on a Friday. The British considered the most unfortunate day for a wedding on Friday the 13th of may, and very few people dare to choose this day for marriage, except that there are very serious reasons.
On the other hand, to be born of the thirteenth, it seems that nowhere in the world is considered to be unlucky, and in some countries even on the contrary - I believe that such a person will succeed in all things, started the thirteenth.
And Friday, and Tuesday...
Superstitious dread Friday the 13th came into Vogue in the Slavic countries recently. The reason for that active intervention in our lives of American culture. The very superstition - Hispanic. In addition to the fear of Friday the thirteenth in this part of the world it is customary to fear even and Tuesday the thirteenth.
This story was told to the wife of the Argentine Ambassador to Russia Liliana ray. Once her husband had to be Ambassador in one of the Latin American countries. By the time they have not yet had time to settle into their new residence. The approaching date of reception on the occasion of Independence Day of Argentina, and the house to receive guests was not yet ready: required repair. In addition, the festival fell on the 13th and Tuesday. The superstitious servants suggested Liliana to cancel the holiday, but she flatly refused, realizing the importance of the first meeting.
Mrs. ray has decided to hold a reception outdoors under the open sky, which was just that, as good weather. First wife of the Ambassador learned from the servants that make local sorcerers, that it rain not.
It turned out that they buried large stones at the corners of the garden around the house and hung up the stones on the trees. On the eve of Liliana ordered the villagers, servants it, bury it and hang stones.
All night long before Independence Day the poor woman had a dream that all will be well. Arrive early, she first looked for rain. The rain fell in torrents. When to start taking stayed 20 minutes, Liliana decided that the holiday is hopelessly corrupt, because no one will come. But suddenly the rain had ceased.
The holiday was a success, and as soon as last guest had closed the gate, the rain came pouring down with a Bang and Lil still another month. It turns out, magic methods helped to carry out the desire Liliana, but then guile 13th Tuesday made itself felt.
The choice of Judas
Where he went this numeric prejudice? Thirteen since Christianity is considered a "Baker's dozen", that is 12 to 1. The origins of fear is sometimes attributed to the fact that so many people were present at the last supper - Christ and the twelve apostles. One of them, Judas, betrayed the Savior, unable to withstand the temptation and testing. In order to be with Christ, there was a lot of moral and spiritual power, and he could not resist the meanness in itself. The poor materially, but spiritually rich could join only those who were able to see and appreciate in Christ the Divine principle. And this should spiritually strong vision.
So it was with Judas. Being able to evaluate internal vision the power of Christ, he immediately had followed Him. Here in Judah spoke bright side of his personality. But later the envy of the success of his Teachers pushed this Apostle betrayal. Getting rid of Christ, Judas had hoped himself to take His place. He betrayed Christ, not in order to receive the thirty pieces of silver (money he threw away). It happened with Judas because fate has put him before the most difficult test - the test of the spirit. It was the choice of the way: down to the son of darkness, or up - to the Son of Light. He made his choice.
Thirteenth constellation
This legend is a reminder of the high human essence, embarked on the path of spiritual perfection - the Way Ophiuchus. Because the number of Ophiuchus - thirteen (thirteenth constellation of the Zodiac). What does this mean? In the process of developing one reaches great heights. At each stage it is trapped trials, and temptations, which you must pass. But when humanity reaches the highest limits and achieves almost complete perfection, waiting for her last major test. Soul is on the verge of Ophiuchus - she seems to be able to get rid of negative karma and to reach a qualitatively new level of development. For human nature comes the period of the Apocalypse - transformation.
A separate entity in the process of evolution of humanity and the Earth reached those limits and go beyond the circle of incarnations, becoming the fact that the common people called the sales person. Thirteenth zodiac constellation (but not sign) - Seenotes. His presence in the zodiac is symbolically real character. People born under the influence of Ophiuchus, are experiencing a fate no less than Christ or Judas, but often these tests are invisible to others. The battle of light with darkness not only in the external world, but also with his own demons sometimes no less strong.
Having won the victory over himself and the dark half of his world, human nature is likened to Zmiennosc, who broke the chains of their karma. In the image Ophiuchus this is clear: a strong man breaks the ring two snakes and keep them raised their hands. The average person there is a natural fear of change and challenges. He loves to live in peace. The same who do not live according to the laws of human customs and chooses a different path, knows that he will not be able to live without storms and shocks needed for development. So the problem of Christ and Judas - battle of the giants of the spirit, the battle of Good and Evil.
Thus, the essence of the thirteenth people greatly simplified. A Baker's dozen, which is considered an unlucky character actually is a mysterious force associated with the cosmic cycles of the Earth. Equally foolish to underestimate the magic of the thirteenth, and to panic about ridiculous numerical superstitions!
Author:
Berezyuk L
Source:
Divination and mysticism
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