1 Salute if you see a single magpie (remember, it's one for sorrow) to ward off bad luck.

2 Don't open an umbrella inside the house, or storms will follow you indoors.

3 If you drop a glove get someone else to pick it up and you will have good fortune.

4 Don't walk under ladders.

5 Don't let a black cat cross your path - this ancient belief comes from persecuting witches in the Middle Ages.

6 Keep a horseshoe open-end up to bring good luck.

7 Friday the 13th is traditionally a day when you're at risk of misfortune.

8 Cross your fingers to ward off bad luck.

9 Having a rabbit's foot is an ancient token to bring good luck.

10 Breaking a mirror is said to set off seven years of bad luck, so be very careful.