Supernatural Terms
Astrology & Beyond
Good or Bad Omen
Global Superstitions
General
100

This word means a spirit of a dead person, often believed to appear to the living.

A Ghost

100

This field studies the influence of planets in our lives.

Astrology 

100

Breaking this item is said to being 7 years bad luck.

Breaking a mirror 

100

In India, this animal is sacred and brings good fortune.

A cow

100

if you blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one try, your _____ will come true. 

Wish 

200
A person who can move objects with their mind practices this.

Psychokinesis

200

This belief assigns mystical meaning to numbers.

Numerology

200

Finding this plant with 4 leaves is considered lucky.

Four-leaf clover or Shamrock

200

In Germany, this farm animal is a symbol of good luck.

A pig

200

People often knock on this to avoid bad luck after saying something positive or negative.

Wood (touch wood/knock on wood)

300

A spiritual ceremony used to communicate with the dead. 

Seance

300

This describes a mental processes we are not aware of.

Subconscious 

300

Walking under this object/tool is a sign of bad luck.

a ladder

300

In China, this male bird is believed to scare away evil spirits.

A rooster

300

Throwing this item over your shoulder at a wedding is said to bring luck to whoever catches it. Some believe the person who catches will be the next to marry.

A bouquet

400

A person who can read thoughts without speaking. 

Telepath or telepathy 

400

This term refers to a person who claims to see future events.

Psychic

400

Seeing this creature at night in many cultures is considered an omen of death.

an owl 

400

In Greece, this farm animal is said to absorb the evil eye’s energy (bad energy) 

A goat

400

Many people avoid this number because it is considered unlucky especially on Friday.

13

500

This is a term for a spirit double of a living person. Seeing one is often considered a bad sign. 

Doppelgänger 

500

A person who speaks to spirits is called…

A medium 

500

If this animal crosses your path (walks in front of you) some believe it is bad luck. 

A black cat

500

In Canada, if this farm animal lies down, it means rain is coming. 

A cow

500

Carrying this small object on your keychain is believed to bring good luck.

Talisman, Charm, Rabbits foot