In ancient times, salt was considered a prized and very valuable commodity...
, shares the super-easy bad misfortune cure and the history behind why spilling salt is considered bad luck. “In ancient times, salt was considered a prized and very valuable commodity,” Dr. Kim says. So, she adds, if you spilled salt in those times, even accidentally, it was seen as a big waste and a sign of carelessness, which indicated that bad things were coming. Salt was so valuable that it was often used as currency in the Roman empire.
Dr. Kim also notes spilling salt was seen as a sign of betrayal and points to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper mural painting as an example, which depicts Judas as having spilled salt. The most popular cure is to throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder. “It is believed that by doing this, it will [nullify] you of your bad luck,” Dr. Kim says. Traditionally, this is done immediately after you spilled salt.
Why the left shoulder, specifically? “This comes from the belief that the devil sits at the left shoulder,” Dr. Kim says. While throwing salt over your left shoulder is all that’s required to rid yourself of misfortune, she adds that setting an intention to remove any negativity as you do this certainly can’t hurt.
Another way you can use salt as part of your spiritual practice is to purify and filter bad vibes. “It works to absorb any negative energy or toxins,” Dr. Kim says. For instance, some people also use salt in the viral, which involves blowing ground cinnamon into your front doorway to welcome in prosperity. In this case, the cinnamon attracts abundance, while the salt protects those blessings coming your way.
And, of course, there are many other wellness ways to reap the benefits of salt in your daily routine beyond just cooking and removing bad luck—think
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