It’s Friday the 17th!

In Italian popular culture, Friday the 17th (and not the 13th) is considered a day of bad luck. In fact, in Italy, 13 is generally considered a lucky number. However, due to Anglo-Saxon influence, young people consider Friday the 13th unlucky as well.

Here are some simple ways to change your luck:

• Spread candies and coins around your house, especially in the corners of rooms.
• Wear coral, wash it with Holy Water and/or Coconut water (the liquid from a coconut) to replenish it’s powers.
• Bathe in Laurel leaves.
• Make a small mojo with equal portions of Pine Needles, Lavender, Laurel ,Geranium Leaves, Patchouli and keep under your pillow.
• Keep a small package of Alfalfa in a cupboard to bring good luck to the home.
• Place dried seaweed under the busiest portion of the house to draw luck and prosperity to you.
• To change your luck, add one tablespoon of nutmeg to six cups of boiling water. Steep for three hours. Use for body anointing or add to a ritual bath.

Collected from various sources