The last Friday the 13th is here. We explain how the superstition came to be and how many more 13th are in your future.

But the reality is, I say “white rabbits” three times at the beginning of every month that has an R in it for good luck, salute magpies for good karma and that on Friday the 13th, I’m more than just a little cautious about what I plan for the day.

Friday the 13th is considered to be unlucky according to many traditions and cultures. Its origins have been Biblical and Nordic but even today the date 13th on a Friday is feared. Its occurrence in a

The trickster god Loki showed up uninvited as the thirteenth guest and orchestrated the ‘murder by mistletoe’ death of Balder the Beautiful, god of light and gladness. Balder’s death brought grief to the world and solidified the bad vibes of the number thirteen. Fateful feasts continue in the Christian tradition.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) looks at Friday the 13th and says, “Challenge accepted.” These water signs thrive in mysterious, intense environments, so this is basically their day to shine. Let’s break it down:

These three zodiac signs don't feel any bad luck on Friday the 13th. In fact, they love all of the vibes it gives off.

A Friday the 13th happens at least once every year. But some years are blessed -- or cursed, if you prefer -- with as many as three. No one really knows how Friday the 13th came to be considered such a harbinger of bad tidings. The earliest known written reference to the day as unlucky dates to 1869.

Look out for black cats and bad luck this week, Friday the 13th is nearly here. Friday is the last Friday the 13th of the year, a time for superstitions and spooky fears. Here's what to know. Start the day smarter.

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Friday the 13th is when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday (well, duh). This happens only at least once every year, so