Ladders and Bad Luck
SuperstitionsMany people are superstitious about walking under a ladder. Here are a few trivia facts about the superstition.
* For centuries, walking under a ladder has been believed to bring bad luck. Many people today still believe this superstition.
* If you walk under a ladder that is leaning against a wall, you are breaking the symbol of life, which is a triangle.
* If you have no choice but to walk under a ladder, spit over your left shoulder, cross your fingers and don’t speak until you’ve seen a four-legged animal. This protects you from both evil and danger.
* A ladder is the way spirits ascend to heaven. If you walk under it, you will disturb them and they will bring you bad luck.