This superstition associates an encounter with the devil in a dream with future good luck, typically interpreted as a reversal of misfortune, unexpected monetary gain, or spiritual awakening. According to this belief, the dream acts as a symbolic confrontation with one’s fears or inner conflicts. Once this confrontation takes place in the dream world, it’s thought to release the dreamer from negative influences or portend a stroke of unexpected fortune. Some interpretations add that if the devil speaks during the dream, clear guidance or hidden truths may soon emerge in waking life. This belief often coexists in cultures where dreams are seen as spiritual messages or omens, and the devil, while traditionally a negative figure, paradoxically brings clarity, transformation, or renewal through fear-facing symbolism.

A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known