According to this belief, the sensation of itching in one’s palm foretells incoming or outgoing financial events based on which hand is affected. If your left palm itches, you are expected to receive money soon—from a gift, unexpected gain, or windfall. Conversely, an itch in the right palm suggests that you will soon spend or lose money, often linked to bills or necessary purchases. Some people try to encourage the ‘good’ outcome—such as rubbing a lucky object on their itching left palm or refraining from scratching the right one to avoid financial loss. The superstition has slight variations in different cultures, with some even reversing the meanings of left and right hands. The belief typically focuses on spontaneous itching rather than any medical condition.