& that if you make a wish out loud, it won't come true?
2007-08-13 15:24:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It might be a reflection of an old theory of magic. In order to work magic, a mage needs to be able to do four things: To know, to will, to dare, and to keep silent. You must know how to do the magic, have a strong enough will to do it, dare to do it--and keep it secret. Why? The theory is that if you talk about it, you disperse the intention into the mundane world, where your wish doesn't have as much power. If you keep it to yourself, it has more potency.
Just think about the last time you heard something really cool but had promised not to tell anyone--didn't it just EAT AWAY at you? That's the power of silence.
2007-08-13 17:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is between you and the lucky object. Giving it a voice makes it invalid
2007-08-13 22:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
itz true cause if u tell somert 2 someone then it won't cause u'v spreaded it now might as well just wait and watever is secret and less likly 4 u 2 know then thatz wat cuz in ur destiny
2007-08-14 08:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Asian Barbie <3* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do we pray out loud????
2007-08-14 09:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone might take or steal or copy it if it is spoken aloud.
2007-08-13 22:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋