| Category Card Superstitions |
If you have had a run of bad cards it is said to change your luck if you lay your handkerchief flat upon your chair and sit on it.
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It is said to alter the run of the cards if you turn your chair round three times or walk round it three times.
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It is good luck is to blow through the cards when they are being shuffled.
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The luckiest seat is the one which faces the door; the most unlucky is that which has its back to the fire-place.
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When cutting for deal, if you turn up the deuce of any suit, it is good luck.
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If two packs of cards are used and you are asked with which you wish to deal, always choose the one farthest away from you.
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The most unlucky card to hold in one's hand is the four of clubs.
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When changing seats at the table you should always move in a clockwise direction; that is, from right to left.
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Never pick up your cards with the left hand, or one card at a time.
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It is very unlucky to sit cross-legged when playing cards.
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If your partner should lose a game or a trick, never say Bad luck or your luck will not change.
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Having a dog in the room while playing cards is said to cause disputes.
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Friday is a bad day for card playing, while any thirteenth day of the month is considered unlucky.
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