It is considered most unlucky to see the new moon for the first time through glass. To break the spell cast upon you by such an unfortunate occurrence, make the sign of the cross on the doorstep, and jump backwards over it into the house.
Should a hairy worm cross your path, pick it up, throw it over your shoulder, and wish.
If you tread on an ordinary road beetle, rain will presently fall.
Whenever you hear a cuckoo, turn the money over in your pocket for luck.
To see a single magpie is very unlucky; two together is the reverse.
To see a single owl is also unlucky; but to hear one hoot, and then see it, foretells that you will have timely warning of some impending evil.
Wet your finger and cross your left shoe and wish every time you see a piebald horse.
Should two persons utter the same words at the same time, they must link their little fingers together and wish, keeping their wish secret.
The deciduous teeth of a male child, which have not touched the ground, if kept about the person are a specific against all manner of evil.
To ensure the child having a good and sound set of teeth, those which fall out of themselves, or which the child itself pulls out, should be dipped in salt and thrown into the fire.