The Curse of the Broken Mirror: What to Do and Say
Breaking a mirror is considered to be bad luck in many cultures. The superstition is that breaking a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck. But what should you do if you accidentally break a mirror? And what should you say to avoid the curse?
What to DoIf you break a mirror, the first thing you should do is clean up the broken glass. Be careful not to cut yourself, and make sure to dispose of the glass properly.
Next, you should take steps to protect yourself from the curse. One way to do this is to bury the broken pieces of the mirror. This is believed to help neutralize the bad luck.
Another option is to take the broken pieces of the mirror to a running stream and throw them in. This is thought to wash away the bad luck.
