Have you ever experienced a sudden itch on your palm and wondered if it had any special meaning? Palm itching superstitions have been around for centuries, and many cultures believe that they can indicate different things depending on which hand is itching. In this article, we will explore 11 popular left and right palm itching superstitions and their meanings. Whether you’re a believer or just curious, read on to discover the fascinating interpretations behind these common palm itching experiences.
Left Hand Itching Superstitions
Similarly, the left hand itching superstitious have their own meanings. From palm to back to forearm and even wrist itching, here are the meanings for each.
5. Left wrist itching
If you have an itch on your left wrist, this is a sign that you will be invited to a gathering or a meeting. It can also mean that you are longing for someone. You may likely receive some news that can help overcome your longing.
6. Left forearm itching
If you feel an itch on your left forearm, it suggests that you will overcome some difficulty. There will be a positive change in your life which can lead to a less stressful period.
7. Left palm itching
When your left palm itches, it can be due to various reasons such as washing your hands too often or a skin reaction. But if none of these reasons apply, then the superstition behind this is that money is incoming. The amount will depend on how bad the itch is.
If you are female and currently pregnant, then this can also be a sign of having a baby boy.
8. Left back palm itching
Sometimes, the whole palm doesn’t itch but just the back of it. If you feel itching on the back side of the left hand, it means you won’t be able to make as much money as you desire if you do not save what you currently have properly. Use what you have wisely then you will avoid any financial hardships.
9. Left hand fingers itching
Each finger on your hand also has different meanings but when they itch specifically on your left hand, it means that there will be an attraction towards someone who feels the same way.
10. Left ring finger itching
If your left ring finger itches and it feels constant, then this means that something bad might happen to a loved one. Ring fingers represent love so if there is something wrong with this finger, then someone close to you might be in trouble.
11. Left pinky finger itching
If your left pinky finger continues to itch and doesn’t stop, expect some financial gain coming in soon. Money is coming your way quickly and easily so keep an eye out for opportunities to earn more money.
Right Hand Itching Superstitions
Have you been itching to give or receive money?
If your right palm is itching, some cultures believe that you might have some money coming your way. It’s often considered an indication that you might receive or give away money.
Right palm itching superstitions
Astrology
Broadly, if your right palm is itching, people might say that “money is coming.” This might be a general feeling or a claim based on what astrologers say. Astrologer Jamie Partridge believes that the money you receive after experiencing right-hand itching will come from “winnings or acquiring valuable things at bargain prices.” That’s a pretty specific bet to make about how you’ll get rich from your right hand.
It is said that money will flow from the palm of the hand if it itches and the money currently does not belong to you. The person who has been the victim of theft or the person who is bankrupt will feel their hand itch.
Historical connotations of riches and poverty
In cultures like medieval Europe, it was generally believed that an itchy right hand was a sign of wealth. According to an essay by Brian McFarlane, left hands were typically used for cleaning oneself and were generally considered “impure.” Left hands were also used to eat food and it was considered impolite to touch someone with your left hand. However, in India, the left hand is customarily used to clean oneself and touching someone with your right hand is impolite. This could be a source of tension between European colonists and Indians since they’re following customs from seemingly opposite poles of politeness.
According to superstitions from Medieval Europe, an itchy left hand was a sign of poverty. However, in India, the left hand is customarily used to clean oneself and touching someone with your right hand is impolite so this could be seen as a source of tension between European colonists and Indians since they’re following customs from seemingly opposite poles of politeness.
Superstitions about Money and Finances
20. Receiving and paying off debt
There are a few superstitions that claim a connection between your left and right hands itching and receiving or paying off a debt. It can be difficult to determine whether the superstition is referring to receiving money from someone (receiving) or paying it back (giving). You may want to pay off your debts early this week, just to be safe.
According to the Italian Book of Dreams, if you dream of losing money, it means you’ll soon receive some. You may need to check a few different interpretations to see if the details of your dream change the meaning.
A Filipino superstition claims that if your right hand itches before you pay off a debt, you won’t be able to repay the debt. If your left hand itches, it means you’ll soon receive money.
21. Winning or losing at gambling
According to a few superstitions, if your left hand itches, you’ll soon win some money. If your right hand itches, you’ll lose money soon.
The Turkish culture has an interesting take on this. They believe that an itching palm actually means you’ll win in a game of chance. However, there are some conditions regarding whose hand must itch.
If a woman has an itching palm in Turkey, she needs to put her hand against a man’s stomach who is over 40 and has had children. Once she does that, her itching palm will go away, and the man whose stomach she touched will be safe. If she doesn’t do so right away, he may die within 40 days.
22. Lending money
According to an old superstition from China and Japan, both palms will first itch one after the other when you lend someone money or pay your debt.
The same Greek superstition from earlier also states that when both palms itch at the same time, someone may attempt to borrow money from you.
Love and Relationships Superstitions
Sneak a look at your palm. It could tell you about your love life. Keep in mind, though, that we’re not making any guarantees! If you’re suffering from left or right palm itching, check out these superstitions to see what your hand could be telling you.
6. Unwanted Visitor Superstition
It’s a well-known superstition that itching palms indicate you’ll encounter a visitor soon. But if it’s the right hand that itches, then the visitor won’t be very pleasant to deal with.
According to superstition, an unwanted visitor can include an abusive partner. So if your right palm itches, then maybe it’s time to take a close look at your love life!
7. Left Hand Itching Superstition
If your left hand itches, someone special is coming. This has to be one of the most positive palm itch superstitions out there!
Not only will you encounter a visitor, but the person who walks through your door is likely someone you haven’t seen in a while. Even better, their visit will be a good one. It could even bring you some unexpected wealth!
8. Right Hand Itching Superstition
If the right palm itching superstition we mentioned earlier wasn’t bad enough on its own, this one is even worse.
Not only does the right hand itching superstition indicate the arrival of an unwanted guest, but also your love life isn’t doing so hot. If you’re in a relationship and your right hand starts itching, that’s not a good sign.
9. Proposal Coming Superstition
No one wants to walk around with an itchy hand all day. But before you scratch it and ruin the luck—or lack thereof—it could bring you, consider the superstitions surrounding persistent palm itching.
If you can’t shake that left palm itch, get ready for some great news! The fingers of this hand are trying to tell you something good! If your left palm continues to itch, this may indicate that someone plans to propose soon.
10. Money from Your Love Interest Superstition
You know how we said that if your right hand is itching, your love life isn’t doing so great? Maybe we spoke too soon!
In some cases, the right palm itch superstition might indicate that money is coming from somewhere unexpected: Your romantic partner! If your partner has been talking to you about financial struggles and suddenly your right palm starts itching, things may start looking up again soon.
11. Marriage Proposal Superstition
We heard about what persistent left palm itching could mean for those in relationships. But did you know that it could also signal an upcoming proposal?
A marriage proposal is on the horizon for someone whose left palm is itching persistently. This is definitely better than having an unwanted guest show up at all!
Health and Well-being Superstitions
Itching in the left palm is said to be bad luck when you try to win something. But what does it say about your health?
You will lose money
It does not happen often, but there are many people out there who believe an itchy left palm will cause you to lose money. So, despite the discomfort, at least you can rest assured you won’t win the lottery.
Itchiness in the left hand means you will spend money or lose money. This saying is said to be associated with old superstitions from Britain. People believe the itching on the left-hand side as a sign from evil forces.
So, if you believe in this superstition, it’s best to avoid gambling until your left hand stops itching.
Picking up negative energy
English people used to believe that superstition because anything related to the left hand was considered negative. The same goes for eating with the left hand or showing love with the left hand.
One of the beliefs states that if your palm is itching, you are picking up negative energy from another person. There is no way to get rid of it on your own, but maybe doing some volunteer work will help. It could also mean that someone said something negative about you or behind your back.
If this happens, you can always use positive energy to help cleanse your body and heal your soul. And remember, not everyone believes in this superstition or will read into it much.
Social signals and customs make a big difference in how these superstitions are interpreted.
Travel and Adventure Superstitions
As far back as 2003 B.C.E, the Chinese believed that where a person travels can influence the rest of their life. For example, if you traveled south and your right palm itched, it was not a good sign because it meant that you would soon lose money or receive some other type of bad luck. However, if your left palm itched, you would soon be given gifts and find good fortune.
Today, there are still many superstitions about traveling and adventure around the world. For example, did you know that in some cultures, to insure a productive journey, some people eat the nails of a jackass? Ew! That’s disgusting. But let’s move on. A few more travel superstitions include:
1. Breaking a mirror will give you seven years of bad luck
This is one of the most famous superstitions in America and is said to have originated from the ancient Romans.”
2. When a person dies in a hotel room, no one sleeps in that room again
Whether or not this is an actual superstition, staff at the hotel will probably make sure that that room is so thoroughly cleaned and disinfected that staying in it afterwards won’t be too much of a problem.
3. Discreetly cross your fingers while on an airplane
The phrase “cross your fingers” is said to have originated with the early Christians and was meant to help protect them against evil spirits that could not harm a person who was protected by the cross.
4. A bird flying into your house can symbolize death
Birds are adorable creatures but you probably don’t want one to fly into your house. This superstition is thought to have originated with the ancient Germanic tribes who looked to birds of all kinds as omens.
5. The number 666 can cause bad luck
The number 666 may cause bad luck because it is associated with the Devil according to the Book of Revelations in the New Testament of the Bible.
Career and Success Superstitions
Some people believe that itching in the palm of the left hand is due to the fact that you are going to be coming into money. But scaring off potential fortune will occur if they scratch it with a right-hand ring finger. Along the same vein, a left hand itching may also indicate that you are about to get some business money in the near future, but if you scratch it on your left hand with your left hand ring finger then you can say goodbye to your incoming funds. If you are in need of an extra bit of luck when you are out buying lottery tickets, then you might want to rub or press down onto your left palm so that you can have extra good vibes come your way.
If they itch the right palm, then they will be unpleasantly surprised when they take a look at their bank account and see that they have less than what they expected. In particular this may also mean that your boss is going to cut down on everyone’s paycheck, so it’s nothing personal. But if you scratch your right hand, then there will be some good news in the near future. Because the right palm has these two different meanings depending on whether you scratch or itch, it’s important to be aware of how your hand feels and think about what your personal situation is at the moment. Are you in need of luck or do you have some good news coming soon?
This superstition about money and luck can’t really be backed up by science, but some people still believe that there is a connection between how itchy your palm is and how lucky (or unlucky) you will be in both love and finances! So if people around you are feeling a bit superstitious, then they might take their palm itching a bit seriously.
Spiritual and Metaphysical Superstitions
Metaphysical and spiritual beliefs are interpreting within Western superstitions, but they’ve also been influenced by Christianity or the Bible.
14. Jesus Christ’s crucifixion spiritually affects right hand itching
Some Christian may perceive this superstition as a sign of spiritual corruption. It is believed that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has affected the spiritual world and everything that occurs is because of this event.
The Bible explains how Jesus was nailed to the cross using both his hands and feet. Therefore, if an individual’s right palm itches, it’s believed that he or she has the devil’s hand and is influenced by sinister beings. To remove this, they will have to wash their hands with their own urine.
15. The left hand represents spirituality
The left side of the body represents the receiving side where energy enters into an individual. If you think of yin, it’s similar as it’s a female energy.
People may believe that they will receive good luck when their left palm itches. Others may interpret it as a warning to watch out for looming financial crisis but it’s not as bad as when your right palm itches.
If your left foot itches, you may rush into doing something since you are in a hurry to get things done. This may lead to failure and regrets after.
15. The right hand represents giving spirituality
The right side of the body represents the solar side or the male energy. When individuals experience discomfort or itch on their right hand, it may be due to giving too much or giving away their money without getting anything in return.
According to this superstition, their energy is being drained out of them.
16. Itching foot causes accidents
If a person experiences itching on their feet, they may have higher chances of experiencing accidents that day or in the days following.
Next time you feel an itch in your palm, you can refer back to these superstitions and meanings to see if they align with your current situation. Remember, while these superstitions are fun to explore, they should be taken with a grain of salt. It’s always interesting to delve into cultural beliefs and folklore, but ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what you believe. So, embrace the mystery and enjoy the intrigue the next time your palms start to itch!
