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Vyse,2012), and are commonly related to the control of good or bad luck
(Kramer & Block, 2011). Magical thinking is defined as the belief that certain
People’s magical intuitions are often guided by the belief that “like
causes like”: objects or events that are associated with each other based on
similarity are often believed to be causally related, even when the causal
Bourassa and Peng (1999) consider the effect of unlucky and lucky
New Zealand and find a significant 6 positive premium for lucky numbers.
Indonesian people that might be similar with the others. Opening an umbrella
in a houseor building might bring a bad luck for all the people who live in the
house or building (Orenstein, 1994). Walking under a stair will also bring the
person a bad luck over seven generations (Berril, 2012). According to Feng
people is that they believe if they sweep the house at night, they will sweep
their luck and prosperity. Relating the superstitious belief towards house,
Indonesian people believe that building a house facing north would cause the
owner to get lack of prosperity. They also believe that tusuk sate house will
bring a bad luck to the owner because the main gate is facing directly to the
external „objects‟. House with a waterballoon shaped with bigger size at the
front of the house is believed to bring a bad luck for the owner because
feng shui, many Filipinos also prescribe to traditions that date back to pre-
colonial times. From burying coins to counting the steps on our stairs, we have
upheld these inherited practices throughout the centuries. Take a look at some
comes to building and selecting our home.( Arch. Vittoria Lou Mawis, 2019)
As in other areas of their existence, Filipinos nurture certain
beliefs are as amusing as they are intriguing. The origins of these now widely
groups.
Either a financial misfortune, or worse, a death in the family will befall its
occupants. Applicable to both house owner and tenant, if the former is not
(Anima, 2013)
Chinese culture has a huge impact on us. We’ve had a good relationship
with them since before the Spaniards came, and we can see their influence in
our food, language, and even beliefs. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of
attracting luck, as well as driving away bad luck and evil spirits. For us
Filipinos, we apply Feng Shui in our homes and businesses. We follow certain
furniture arrangements based on Feng Shui to give our homes a more tranquil
and safe feeling. Some people even hire a Feng Shui to help them with their