How does the principle of faith in omens work?
On forums, topics are periodically created about how to get pregnant using signs and folk superstitions. I had to read pragmatic answers and hints of narrow-mindedness “in the age of technological progress, when spaceships plow the expanses of the Universe.” But for some reason, signs for conceiving a child work; superstitions that have no scientific basis are effective.
Please note: There is always room for miracles in life - as long as people believe in them. The principle of faith or the placebo effect is triggered when an empty tablet or pure water is used as a potent remedy.
Young women are often interested in how to get pregnant, what needs to be done, what signs there are. They are ready to turn to anyone just to get pregnant:
- they light candles at the icon of the Mother of God;
- go on pilgrimage tours;
- looking for a ficus tree for the bedroom;
- they try to hold on to the womb of a pregnant woman with many children;
- go to church on Christmas asking for a child;
- I buy the booties I like and put them in a prominent place to visualize my dreams;
- “order” the birth of a baby from the icon of the Wonderworker;
- asking the baby for the New Year or, as in childhood, writing requests to Santa Claus;
- make a vow to God and help orphans;
- buy children's things they like and put them under the pillow;
- they ask a friend who gave birth for things that she wore during pregnancy;
- embroider icons of the Madonna and Child, etc.
Every childless woman chooses what is closest to her, or she is confident that it will work. Indeed, if a person does not believe in a miracle, it will not come.
Gender of the child
Using folk signs, you can even find out what gender the child will be born and try to purposefully conceive a boy, girl or twins. Here are some of them. You need to eat sweets for Mashenka, salty things for Mishenka. If a woman eats cranberry jelly before bed 5 days before her expected conception, she will have a boy, and if she drinks juice from plums or apples, she will have a girl. When the pregnant woman took the key from the table by the ring - to Ivan, by the lock part - to Ivanka.
To conceive a girl, before sexual intercourse, a woman needs to eat a spoonful of berry jam, tie her right little finger with a regular thread, and hide a comb or mirror under the pillow. Love should be made on Friday, Wednesday or Sunday, preferably under an apple tree or birch tree, not quickly and in a position where the woman is on top. If a man ties a woman's scarf on his head during intercourse, a girl will be born.
To conceive a boy, in Ancient Greece they had sex on the right side, in China - with their head to the north. The most optimal “men's” days are Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday; climate - hot; pose - doggies. It is believed that a boy will be born if a woman puts some of her husband’s things (for example, a hammer), an item of clothing from his wardrobe (trousers, trousers) under her head during intimacy, or puts a man’s headdress on her head.
To get pregnant with twins, signs recommend:
- eat fused fruits and vegetables, eggs with two yolks;
- sweep the house with 2 brooms at once or drink tea from 2 cups at the same time;
- have sex twice with a short break.
Signs on the cover to get pregnant
One of the largest Orthodox holidays is the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on October 14.
The first snow often fell at this time; this was a good omen. It was believed that in such a year many girls would get married, the marriage would be happy, and the family would live in abundance. There were other signs on Intercession - to get pregnant if there were no children in the family. To do this, it was necessary to go to the temple and light a candle in front of the image of the Virgin Mary. There is such an icon in every Orthodox church. It was customary to read a prayer according to the Prayer Book (or a text copied in one’s own hand). But in meaning it should be related to the conception of a baby, for example:
“I praise and thank the Lord for sending me the happiness of a married state! I pray to You, Mother of my Lord and God and Savior. May your Motherly prayers send me and my husband my beloved child. May He give me the fruit of my womb. May it be arranged according to His will, to His glory. Change the sorrow of my soul to the joy of conception in my womb. May I praise and thank You, Mother of my Lord, all the days of my life. Amen".
It is not enough to read a prayer for conceiving a child in a church or at an icon; it is important to believe in its miraculous power.
Prayers to the Mother of God have been recited for almost 10 centuries, since the 10th century, when Christians saw a vision in the temple during the siege of Constantinople. In it, the Most Holy Mary walked along with the Angels through the air, covering the worshipers with a transparent veil, as a symbol of patronage. Since that time, the Intercession has been celebrated on October 14, believing in omens and following traditions in order to get pregnant. Believing women pray to the Mother of Jesus Christ for the upcoming pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby. There are no plans to do anything on this holiday except go to the temple. It is also believed, to be sure, that on the Intercession of one and the grandmothers serving at the temple, you need to give a new scarf, shawl or scarf and ask them to pray for the conception of a baby.
Twigs blessed on Palm Sunday are also mentioned among the signs that help to get pregnant. It is recommended to chew 2 “cats” from the willow on the Annunciation, washed down with 3 sips of sacred water.
Infertility is a disease of the 21st century
Infertility is not a death sentence
Unfortunately, the number of childless couples is increasing every year. Of course, the world is changing and the environment is deteriorating. And our food products are far from natural. And these factors affect a woman’s reproductive function.
In addition to the above, there are a number of other problems. The reasons are different for everyone, both on a psychological level, fear of the possible problem of childbirth and their subsequent upbringing, and on a physical level.
Physical reasons why a woman cannot get pregnant:
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Inflammation in the reproductive system;
- Congenital malformations;
- And so on.
And how many are there who themselves are to blame for their infertility:
- Bad habits;
- Artificial miscarriages;
- Promiscuous sex, which led to sexually transmitted diseases;
- Too old, everyone was waiting for the right moment.
And so, when the realization of their inability to get pregnant comes, a married couple seeks help in the wisdom of our ancestors. From generation to generation, our ancestors carried the burden of knowledge so that if necessary, we could use it. By the way, some couples receive such signs, and they get a long-awaited pregnancy, and some are looking for new beliefs in order to feel the joy of motherhood. There are also those who do not understand how it works.
Faith and Charity
There is a popular belief that if there is a generational curse for infertility (or black karma, as Eastern cults claim), one needs to receive cleansing and liberation.
This does not cancel prayers and omens when you can’t get pregnant; rather, it complements them. The best way to break the curse is to turn to an exorcist priest who casts out ancestral demons. You shouldn’t turn to magicians - you can pick up a negative force. Trips to holy places and tours to the Promised Land have great purifying power. But it works together with good deeds.
If you look around, there are many who need help. But the case occurs when those to whom you have done good cannot repay financially. They should wish the benefactor well or pray for him. It’s even better when they can’t even say about it, for example, kittens or puppies adopted from a shelter, but they will certainly be glad to see such a manifestation of generosity. If a stray kitten or puppy asks to be held, this is also a good sign that you will soon become pregnant. It is recommended to adopt the animal or place it in good hands.
While waiting for conception, it is advisable to fast, but not only for the sake of diet, but for the purpose of cleansing. It is recommended to forgive all offenders by writing their names on paper to burn over a candle while watching the sunset.
When adhering to abstinence from satiety and overeating, be sure to:
- feed the needy;
- help lonely old people living nearby (perhaps from them you will learn grandmother’s signs on how to get pregnant);
- donate to orphanages;
- visit shelters, orphanages and other charitable outlets to distribute sweets or do something useful there according to your ability.
If nothing helps for many years, then adopt a child when you have the finances. There is a popular belief - in order to get pregnant, you need to take in an orphan. Many couples after this gave birth to their own child, but the adopted child cannot be offended and deprived, giving advantage to his own son or daughter. Otherwise, the misfortune of the offended child will turn on his child.
Is this magic or subtle psychology?
In modern times there is little place for magic and not everyone believes in the magic of ficus. But how can we understand the miraculous property of the flower, which has helped many women get pregnant? After all, there are many such cases.
Psychologists and flora lovers claim that ficus has positive energy and creates a fertile atmosphere for the appearance of a baby.
What does ficus do:
- The leaves act as a kind of filter for negative substances that prevent successful conception;
- The tender care of the plant awakens all her positive energy in a woman and helps normalize hormonal levels;
- Communication with living nature relieves stress and anxiety;
- A persistent belief in miracles has a placebo effect.
But it is not so important what comes to the fore - magical powers or psychology. The main thing is that ficus was able to help many representatives of the fair sex get pregnant
Interior: ficus, geranium, fish and other signs for getting pregnant
Surround yourself with things that represent the happiness of motherhood. This is the easiest way to visualize your future happiness:
- An embroidered icon of the Madonna and Child and pretty angels with wings are considered amulets for mothers and children.
- Hang pictures with beautiful children in a visible place. If there are no works of art, your favorite illustrations will fit.
- Place dolls, motankas or handmade toys on the shelf. It is important that the master makes them with love. They are “charged” with special energy. The main thing is that the toy is aesthetic - the child will be beautiful. These are also effective signs and superstitions for getting pregnant, but handmade dolls are expensive. You can get by with clay figurines - hand-made ceramics, knitting will also work.
- Write a letter to your future baby about how much you wish for him to come. Put it in a new beautiful box, purse or wallet that is not used for its intended purpose. It is advisable that there be a red or blue lining, depending on whether you want a boy or a girl. The letter must reflect the gender of the child. But you can order twins.
- There are also a number of “family” houseplants that “bring a baby.” These are ficus and geranium (translated as “stork”), women’s happiness and violets. It is advisable that they be given by close relatives or friends, but not by work colleagues or envious friends.
- Charming children's things (maybe symbolic) create a wonderful aura of anticipation for the baby in your personal space or bedroom.
- The wardrobe should contain things from pregnant relatives or friends. They say that the energy of a successful pregnancy is transferred along with the things of the former owners. Place a pack of the smallest size baby diapers on the top shelf. Let this be the first purchase from a large income or wedding fund, as a symbol of readiness for the development of the baby in abundance.
- According to the advice of Feng Shui, there should be an image of two fish near the bed. These are eastern signs that help you get pregnant. These also include a spontaneous gift of pearl jewelry from your husband. Admiration for pearls can be hinted at, but it cannot be begged for, otherwise it will not work. If these are beads, hang them in a visible place, for example, near a cosmetic table or mirror, they will destroy infertility.
Is this magic or subtle psychology?
In modern times there is little place for magic and not everyone believes in the magic of ficus. But how can we understand the miraculous property of the flower, which has helped many women get pregnant? After all, there are many such cases.
Psychologists and flora lovers claim that ficus has positive energy and creates a fertile atmosphere for the appearance of a baby.
What does ficus do:
- The leaves act as a kind of filter for negative substances that prevent successful conception;
- The tender care of the plant awakens all her positive energy in a woman and helps normalize hormonal levels;
- Communication with living nature relieves stress and anxiety;
- A persistent belief in miracles has a placebo effect.
Illogical and inexplicable examples
Sometimes the “vice versa” principle works: when a woman is too busy, she suddenly becomes pregnant.
Sometimes they write about this on forums - how to get 100% pregnant, signs of former “infertile” or childless couples. People around them can give many similar examples when employees unexpectedly became pregnant at the peak of a dizzying career. Some people have big plans for the coming year - to go somewhere to the ends of the earth, start a major renovation, move to a new job with maximum load. Buy a subscription to simulators or sign up for driving courses and buy a car on credit. And then - a sudden pregnancy!
Attention: There are also opposite “signs”, for example, you cannot say out loud to yourself “childless”, “sterile” or something like that. This falls on the subconscious like a stamp - thoughts and words tend to materialize. You can say that “we’re not in a hurry yet” or “we don’t plan to have children.”
Among the true folk signs on how to get pregnant quickly, an item given to a friend who is pregnant or has gone on maternity leave is often indicated.
For example, there are many stories when everyone who sat in a certain chair in the office went on maternity leave. Others by family passed on some kind of talisman with which they all started. For example, a mug from which they drank holy or spring water, collected before sunrise on any religious holiday. There are also many wedding signs for getting pregnant. It is recommended that in the midst of the feast, the bride holds in her arms a small child from the groom’s relatives; you can ask him: “Do you want a sister or brother?” It is quite possible that whoever is named will be born.
It’s difficult to explain logically, but the signs work. Just like notes with a child’s wishes for the New Year. You need to burn it while the chimes are striking and extinguish the flame with champagne from your glass, then eat a piece of fruit (fruit) or several grapes. You can take any citrus fruit at random and count the slices; an even number means there will be a girl. These are not direct signs to get pregnant, rather fortune-telling, but it also works.
Make a wish in any way, fulfill the commands and “traditions of deep antiquity.” Read prayers and place candles in front of the icons. Hold onto the belly of a pregnant lady with many children. The main thing is that you yourself firmly believe in it. But don’t forget to visit a gynecologist and get treatment for infertility together with your husband. Get pregnant and be happy!
Thoughts are material
Embroidery of the icon of Peter and Fevronya for infertility
In order to attract the desired pregnancy into her life, a woman needs to show the Universe in every possible way her readiness to become a mother. To do this she needs:
- get rid of any negative thoughts and eradicate abuse from your speech;
- concentrate exclusively on positive moments, notice children around, do good deeds and say kind words;
- be calm, gentle and feminine, wear long dresses and skirts instead of trousers, do not overuse aggressive makeup;
- eat foods from which new life is born - seeds, eggs, caviar, nuts, legumes, cereal germs, drink kumiss;
- go to the sea or relax at a mud resort (air, sun, sea salt, healing mud are very beneficial for the female body);
- create, according to Feng Shui, a “wish card” (photo collage from magazine clippings), where the central place will be given to the expectation and birth of a child;
- buy some little thing in a children's store (booties, a hat, a vest, a pacifier or a bottle) and place it in a visible place in the house;
- When buying a pregnancy test at a pharmacy, be sure to ask for a positive one;
- Don’t become fanatically obsessed with your desire to get pregnant, let it go.
Most often, pregnancy occurs precisely when they forget about it, so signs recommend planning a lot of things that are incompatible with this process (fitness, new job, renovation, etc.), buying clothes back to back or making a year's supply of such feminine hygiene items for future use. , like tampons or pads, so they won't be needed for the next year.
Our ancestors believed that contemplation of the moon, considered the female luminary, helped women become pregnant during the full moon. Among the ancient Slavs, on the wedding day, it was customary to place a child on the bride’s lap, and before the first wedding night, to temporarily put the young child or doll to bed. A woman suffering from infertility needs to be the first to hold her newborn baby.
It is believed that adoption can contribute to the birth of your own child, but you can use this technique only if you can sincerely love the baby from the orphanage as your own. You can’t fool the universe, so if you have any doubts, it’s better to just take your relatives or neighbors to babysit for a while.
Holy places
Believers with reverence and hope visit holy places to touch the shrines with their souls and turn in prayer to the saints and God, receiving help in the form of a gift from above - miraculous motherhood. Some of the most beloved saints among women are Matronushka and Ksenia of Petersburg.
Beliefs say that those who visit the Murom Convent with faith are gifted with pregnancy through their prayer. And this is no coincidence, because it was in Murom that Saints Peter and Fevronia lived. For all Orthodox Christians, these saints are the embodiment of a happy and faithful family life, a true personification of love.
Another strong place is Mother Mountain, which is located in Kabardino-Balkaria. Another name for Mount Ulu-Tau. That barren woman who comes to the mountain to pray with pure thoughts and great hope can become pregnant within a year. After the prayers, the women write their desire on a piece of cloth and tie the “message to heaven” to a tree branch at the foot of the mountain.
There are many legends and beliefs associated with the lands of the pharaohs. One of them says that by visiting the Karnak temple complex in Egypt, a woman is favored to conceive. This temple once served to worship Mina, the god of fertility in ancient Egypt. The wonderful scarab beetle is also located here. Travelers pass on a legend to each other, according to which the one who walks around the beetle seven times and makes a wish will soon find happiness in life and his dream will come true.
In Malaysia, on the island of Langkawi there is Lake “Pregnant Maiden”. The picturesque lake got its name because of the shape of the hills on one side, reminiscent of the silhouette of a pregnant woman. Legends bring to us the sad love story of a goddess and a mere mortal man. The fruit of their beautiful love, a little son, died soon after birth, and his mother, having buried him in the deep waters of the lake, found no consolation and returned to heaven. Now women with infertility who want to become mothers, after swimming in the lake, find long-awaited happiness.
Indeed, there are quite a few popular beliefs that speed up pregnancy. And using the methods developed over centuries is not only accessible, but also very easy. Striving, dreaming and hoping are important. Positive thoughts and faith increase your chances and bring you closer to your dreams.