In the Indian belief system, passed down from generation to generation, a sneeze is not considered a coincidence.
To many, it may be a trivial, everyday occurrence, but in the study of omens, sneezes can carry messages.
Ancient civilizations such as Hindu, Roman, Greek, and Chinese viewed these involuntary convulsions as indications of auspicious or inauspicious events.
Although some of the reasoning is not science-based, the foretelling signs should not be ignored. This is because such occurrences can be either good or bad.
For instance, sneezes are involuntary; they are regarded as messages from God foretelling future events.
In India, trips are delayed, events and decisions are postponed, and prayers are offered if a sneeze is seen as a bad omen.
Sneezing twice in quick succession is auspicious, as is sneezing while walking – this portends the end of troubles. It is also favourable if a child sneezes.
Other sneezes can be inauspicious:
● Sneezing while entering a house.
● Sneezing when purchasing a product
● Sneezing at the start of a religious ceremony.
● Sneezing at the start of a trip – it should be cancelled or postponed.
● Sneezing before leaving for work indicates obstacles at work.
● Sneezing when putting on shoes – the journey should be delayed.
● Sneezing while asking a question indicates an unfavourable reply.
Other signs
Other involuntary bodily functions or movements can also be significant. Learning what these signs are and what they portend can possibly help fend off unpleasant incidents.
Don’t ignore or dismiss this as mere superstition as ancient mystical sciences regard such signs as nature’s warning.
Today, many people, particularly Hindus, still note and use these signs as a conscious guide in their lives.
Here’s a quick look at what twitching and itching in certain parts of the body can portend:
● An itchy nose is inauspicious.
● An itchy chin indicates prosperity.
● An itchy left palm means expenditure.
● An itchy head indicates favourable luck.
● An itchy left eye indicates disappointment.
● An itchy left foot indicates a failed journey.
● Twitching in the right shoulder indicates worries.
● Twitching in the left shoulder indicates success.
● An itchy right foot indicates a successful overseas trip.
● Twitching of the right side of the nose indicates quarrels.
● An itchy right palm indicates unexpected monetary gain.
● Twitching of the right side of the neck means happiness and prosperity.
● Twitching of the left side of the neck indicates the individual will find a partner.
● Twitching in both shoulders indicates disputes with close friends and partners.
● An itchy right eye indicates the likelihood of meeting a partner of the opposite sex.
● If a man’s right eye twitches, or if a woman’s left eye does so, before undertaking a task, it indicates success. If a woman’s right eye twitches, it indicates worries.
● Twitching of the forehead means the individual will experience challenging times at work and financial losses.
Other omens are as follows
Auspicious
● If it drizzles at the start of a journey, it is a good sign of success.
● Seeing a peacock on a journey indicates the journey will be satisfying and fulfilling.
● If you see a crow cawing near your property, you are likely to receive visitors.
● If you hear a lizard making a noise in your space while you are in a discussion, it is a good sign, letting you know that the other person speaks the truth.
● If you see a shooting star, make a wish immediately, and your wish will be fulfilled within one month.
● If there is sun and rain simultaneously, it means whatever you are working on will achieve success.
Inauspicious
● Tears in the eyes of a dog or cat at the start of a journey portend difficult times.
● If a beggar approaches you at the start of a journey, it portends loss and troubles.
● Seeing an owl or bat on your property indicates troubles are imminent.
● Placing footwear upside down invites quarrels between family members.
● If you hear a dog whining at night, it means bad luck for the family.
● Sweeping the house after sunset is inauspicious, as you will be flushing away good energy that has been stored in your house.
● It is inauspicious if a person hears a quarrel or fight in the neighbourhood at the start of a journey.
● Purchasing leather or metal products on a Saturday brings ill luck to the individual’s finances.
● Avoid visiting friends or carrying out anything auspicious on a Tuesday, which is governed by the planet Mars, which indicates aggressiveness.
Award-winning writer Dr T. Selva is the author of the bestsellers Vasthu Sastra Guide and Secrets of Happy Living. To get a copy, WhatsApp +6019-2728464. He can be reached at drtselvas@gmail.com or Facebook: Vasthu Sastra
