# FRIDAY THE 13TH Special! Why is the NUMBER 13 considered BAD LUCK?

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Published: 2026-03-17T22:34:11+00:00
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What does the number 13 really mean? Is it truly a symbol of bad luck—or have we misunderstood it all along? In this episode of the How Do You Spirit Podcast, we dive into the fascinating history, symbolism, and cultural beliefs surrounding the number 13. From ancient traditions to modern superstitions, we explore why this number has gained such a mysterious (and sometimes feared) reputation. Did you know the last Friday the 13th in March happened right as the world shut down in 2020? Coincidence… or something more? We also flip the perspective—what if 13 is actually a powerful and lucky number? And what does it mean on a spiritual level? Does the number 13 scare you? Or has it shown up in your life in a meaningful way? The fear of the number 13: Triskaidekaphobia Listen now and discover the truth in this episode of the How Do You Spirit Podcast. Want a Psychic or Medium reading with host Lori Jewett? Visit: https://howdoyouspirit.com/ sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/paganism/comments/177a3bx/friday_the_13th/ https://www.wildwitchwest.com/single-post/superstitions-unveiled-witchy-myth-and-mystery-behind-friday-the-13th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dW4EO4qJG0 https://happysoulcrystals.com/blogs/news/13-lucky-crystals-for-friday-the-13th-unlocking-your-good-fortune-and-positive-energy?srsltid=AfmBOoqCge33TTqhFtZYPh3T9onhW_KYEZgHObOOjaqIEGxOSWBxR2ZX https://www.sacredgeometryshop.com/sacred-geometry/the-secrets-of-number-13-and-sacred-geometry/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/number-13-0017792 https://soulofegypttravel.com/the-13th-chakra/ https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/enlighten/what-are-the-13-chakras/ https://www.cailynnbrawffeauthor.com/post/the-witch-s-number-13-superstition-ancestors-and-the-stories-that-bind-us https://ww…

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