Lizards are regarded as a nuisance in many homes now, but in the old days, lizards falling onto the occupants of the property were more likely to be regarded as signs of good news rather than bad.
- If a lizard falls off a wall, ceiling, beam, etc and lands on the property owner's body on a Monday or Tuesday, there will be good news within nine months; if it happens on Wednesday or Thursday. it will take a month; on Friday, two weeks; and on Saturday or Sunday, a year,
- A lizard falling onto the head, right arm, thighs or waist means gaining wealth somehow,
- A lizard falling onto the forehead indicates the likelihood of meeting an important person,
- A lizard falling anywhere onto the left side of a woman and right side of a man is auspicious,
- A lizard falling onto the left ear, wrist and neck are all favourable signs because they signify financial gain and mental stability,
- A lizard falling onto either shoulder signifies that the individual will overcome opponents,
- A lizards falling onto the chest indicates that the property owner will gain wealth and more property,
- A lizard falling onto food while it is being eaten indicates prosperity,
- A lizard making a sound when the occupant of the house is about to switch on the lights indicates new developments and wealth;
- A lizard cries or sneezes inside a house is inauspicious;
- A lizard falling onto an individual's back indicates ill luck;
- A lizard falling on the right leg indicates journey, while on the left leg means loss;
- A lizard fallong onto eyes means gain of wealth and onto stomach or belly means possession of ornaments;
- If a lizard emanates sound from east side at night is good but if it sounds just before sunrise is inauspicious;
This article first appreared on StarMag of The Sunday Star Newspaper on Sunday 8 May 2005, also featured in MYSTAR magazines on September 2008 issue. I would like to thank Master Yuwaraj Sowma and Mr. T. Selva for giving permission to use articles for MY STAR magazine is our blog.
