The nationwide study released today by UKTV's leading crime drama channel Alibi , found that 19 percent of British adults are CONVINCED someone they know has put a curse on them, causing them great misfortune and grief, with a further 24 percent suspecting that this "might" have happened.
More than one in ten 11 percent of those who believe they have been cursed, blame a jealous work colleague, while 26 percent blame a friend. According to the study, a quarter 25 percent of the nation believe it's possible for someone to be possessed by an evil spirit, with a further 40 percent conceding it might be feasible.
In fact, 12 percent of Brits reckon they've worked with someone who was possessed by dark forces, while 14 percent are convinced an ex was controlled by an evil spirit. An extremely unlucky one in 20 6 percent genuinely believe their partner could be possessed by a demon. The data also found that 27 percent of us say we know someone with a dark side and that we only truly trust five people in our lives, while three in five 60 percent of us say we know people who wish us misfortune.
Our research reveals that almost a fifth of Brits believe they have been cursed, with many blaming a colleague and even a mother-in-law, so it's clear to see that we're fascinated by the unknown elements of the paranormal world and that strange goings-on are completely feasible. The good news is that we can all experience a little escapism, and possibly a few nightmares, via the stories covered in Evil , helping us learn more about the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion.
In order to ward off the evil eye, parents of a thoughtlessly praised child may ask the person who gave the compliment to immediately spit in the child's face. Because the momentarily exalted youngster has been brought down a peg, any harm by the evil eye is unnecessary; this spittle salve is harmless yet insulting enough to negate the compliment.
Who has the evil eye? Maybe you do. Many believe that bad intention is not necessary, and that some people can cast an evil eye without even knowing it. If one person is believed to have the evil eye, other members of his or her family are often treated with suspicion — and any children are assumed to have the curse as well. The best way to deal with the evil eye is to avoid it in the first place.
The method varies by culture, geographic region, and personal preference. In Latin America the evil eye is known as "mal de ojo," and belief in it is especially widespread in rural areas. In Puerto Rico, for example, newborns are often given a good luck charm called an azabache to protect them from the evil eye. Amulets can be worn to deter the evil eye, often using the color blue symbolizing heaven or godliness and an eye symbol.
Charms, potions and spells can also be prepared; garlic can be used to deter the evil eye, and some believe that just saying the word "garlic" offers protection. Often those who believe they have been harmed by the evil eye will seek out shamans, witch doctors, psychics or other spiritual healers to remove the curse. There are several ways to cure mal de ojo; one traditional method from Mexico involves the use of a raw egg. The egg, a universal symbol of purity and birth, is said to absorb evil energies as it passes over the forehead and prone body of the victim.
The egg is then broken over a bowl of water and the resulting forms closely examined for any unusual shapes. An oval or eye shape seen in the yolk or whites is said to indicate that the evil eye's power has been successfully removed from the victim.
Some claim that the gender of the person who cast the evil eye can be determined from the shapes. The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the National Basketball Association playoffs Monday night, and a lot of people are chalking it up to a curse. See these detailed accounts of the feud. With his Thunder contract ending, Durant is entering a key stage of his professional life. Some fans like me are worried about the reach of this curse.
So Pacific Standard turned to an expert: Santa Barbara-based psychic Amy Katz , who has practiced professionally for 13 years and is pursuing a doctorate in depth psychology , a field that draws heavily from midth century psychiatrist Carl Jung. Thankfully, Katz is optimistic about a possible Lil B-Durant friendship. All of that is wrapped up in a willful intention to hurt another person. It depends on how you respond to it.
A myriad of different things can happen. If the person feels the same way about their self as the one cursing them, they are indeed cursed and will feel the negative effects. Curses take many forms. And I would love to know what songs in particular evoked this [original tweet from Durant].
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