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Australian Superstitions

  • Always be the best version of yourself to keep evil at bay—like “knocking on wood” in other cultures

    Always be the best version of yourself to keep evil at bay—like “knocking on wood” in other cultures

  • Flat-footed people or redheads are considered bad luck when starting a boating or fishing trip (speak to them to break the jinx)

    Flat-footed people or redheads are considered bad luck when starting a boating or fishing trip (speak to them to break the jinx)

  • Taking eggs into or out of a house after sunset is unlucky

    Taking eggs into or out of a house after sunset is unlucky

  • Throwing eggshells into a fire will stop hens laying or bring a storm at sea

    Throwing eggshells into a fire will stop hens laying or bring a storm at sea

  • The Bunyip is a mythical being said to punish those who approach Australian waterways at night

    The Bunyip is a mythical being said to punish those who approach Australian waterways at night

  • If someone comes in the front or back door, they must leave by the same door

    If someone comes in the front or back door, they must leave by the same door

  • Enter and exit a house through the same door to avoid bad luck

    Enter and exit a house through the same door to avoid bad luck

  • Don’t leave baby clothes out on the line overnight or devils will wipe their mouths on them

    Don’t leave baby clothes out on the line overnight or devils will wipe their mouths on them

  • If it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck for a smooth and prosperous marriage

    If it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck for a smooth and prosperous marriage

  • Number 4 is considered unlucky due to its pronunciation being similar to “death” in some Asian cultures

    Number 4 is considered unlucky due to its pronunciation being similar to “death” in some Asian cultures

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