Merry Meet Everyone!
From horror movies to hushed fears- Iām sure many of you know the superstition of Friday the 13th.
Many people believe this day to be cursed- and that all will experience fear, bad, luck, and many awful oogie boogies on this day 
Some people even have triskaidekaphobia- fear of the number 13.
But have you ever wondered why this day is regarded with such fear?
Buckle up- itās time to find out! 
The Taboo of Fridays and 13s
It seems there are numerous reasons why 13 has been marked as a taboo throughout history.
The article The Sinister Reasons we Fear Friday the 13th lists the following reasons why it earned a bad name:
- Judas was the 13th member of the Last Supper (and is later believed to have died on a Friday)
- 13 is seen as being imbalanced compared to the 12 months of the year
- There were 13 steps to the gallows for execution
- In 1307, King Phillip of France tortured and murdered hundreds of Knights Temple on Friday the 13th
- Some believe Eve bit the apple on Friday the 13th
- Some Christian theorists say that Noahās arc escaped the great flood on Friday the 13th
As you can see, many of the reasons are based in religion.
The same article mentioned above also lists the fact that a gathering of 13 witches defines a coven, and they usually meet on Fridays as a downside. Well, I donāt know about you- but that sounds like a party to me! 
The other side
Like we often see throughout history, sometimes the bad connotations overpower the good. And the truth is- Both Friday and 13 have some upsides as well!
The article 13 Reasons to Love the Number 13 has some positives to offer:
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A bakerās dozen is actually 13 rolls- the 13th roll is a free bonus! Who doesnāt like freebies?
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In Italy, 13th is a lucky number synonymous with hitting the jackpot
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Friday is the only day of the week named after a woman- the goddess Freya/Frigg of fertility and love
There are also plenty of Good Things that Happened on Friday the 13th, including:
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The famous Hollywood sign we have today was implemented
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Water was discovered on the moon by NASA
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The first dinosaur eggs were discovered in Mongolia
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Super Mario Bros was released in Japan
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And donāt forget- Friday is the last work day before the weekend begins!
It is what you make it to be
Since I was a child, 13 has always been my lucky number. My soccer jersey was #13 and I got my driverās license on the first try- on Friday the 13th. I admit that maybe it felt a little bit cool to like a number every else was scared of (
), but the number 13 drew me in nonetheless.
Iām not the only one- singer Taylor Swift has claimed 13 as her lucky number since birth.
It seems that- with many things in life- Friday the 13th is what you make it to be.
Ohio State University backs this theory up with science in Is 13 Really That Unlucky?- saying that once you set mind your mind to believe something, it often backs it up with confirmation bias. That is to say, your mind has a habit of seeing what it wants to see- evidence that supports what you already believe.
If you go into tomorrow feeling fear and apprehension- that is what the world is likely to give back to you. But if you move forward with your head held high, perhaps the universe will reflect that positivity back to you 
While youāre at it, why not cast a special Friday the 13th spell- and cash in on the occasion! 
[Picture from Pintrest]
Wishing a very Happy Friday the 13th to all! 
sheās āunluckyā bc sheās a very superstitious person. 
but Iām glad you posted about it. Friday the 13th is a lucky day in my family because my mom was born on a Friday the 13th 
Iāve never been one to be afraid of the number 13 and have always found comfort in it. I suppose itās because of my momās birthday, but I think itās also because the ātraditionalā coven is no more than 13 members.
I can totally understand why four there would be a taboo number though.
Working with Hekate 
or Moon Magick (looks like it will be a Waxing Cresent 
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Happy candle making, and may Hecate watch over and bless you this Friday the 13th! 
