Pamahiin at Kababalaghan – Part 10: Huling Bahagi

 


Mga Naiwang Paalala

Hindi lahat ng pamahiin ay malakas ang tinig.
Some live in the margins—passed down in half-remembered stories, in gestures, in warnings said with a glance.
This final entry gathers the ones we missed.
The ones that didn’t quite fit.
The ones that still linger.

Ito ang mga paalala na naiwan sa hangin, sa anino, sa pagitan ng paniniwala at paglimot.

Mga Naiwang Paalala
20 Filipino Superstitions That Didn’t Fit—But Still Matter

  1. Huwag magtahi ng damit habang suot ito—baka matahi ang kapalaran
    Sewing clothes while wearing them may trap your fate.
  2. Kapag may ililibing ang isang kaanak, kailangang ihakbang ang bata sa ibabaw ng ataol.
    This ritual is believed to protect the child from being followed or disturbed by the spirit of the deceased.
  3. Kapag may narinig na huni ng tuko habang may nag-uusap, may nagsisinungaling raw
          A gecko’s chirp during a conversation is believed to signal that someone is lying, as if nature itself interrupts to call out a falsehood
  1. Huwag magbilang ng bituin—baka magkaroon ng kulugo
    Counting stars may cause warts.
  2. Kapag may pusang umakyat sa bubong at umiyak, may masamang balita
    A crying cat on the roof is an omen.
  3. Kapag may batang ipinanganak na may ngipin, may kakaibang kapalaran
    Babies born with teeth are believed to carry unusual destinies.
  4. Huwag magtanim ng gabi sa gabi—baka hindi tumubo
    Planting taro at night may prevent growth.
  5. Kapag may naglalakad sa likod mo habang kumakain, mabubuhay ka nang matagal
    A person walking behind you while eating is a sign of long life.
  6. Kapag may naglalakad sa harap ng kabaong, baka siya ang susunod
    Walking ahead of a coffin may invite misfortune.
  7. Kapag may naglalakad sa ilalim ng hagdan, mabibigo sa pag-ibig
    Walking under stairs may cause romantic failure.
  1. Kapag may narinig kang halakhak sa gabi, huwag tumawa pabalik
    Laughing back may invite spirits.
  2. Kapag may amoy kandila sa hangin, may dumadalaw na kaluluwa
    A candle scent without a source may signal a spirit’s presence.
  3. Kapag may narinig kang tawag sa pangalan mo habang mag-isa, huwag sagutin
    It may be a spirit mimicking a voice.
  4. Kapag may biglang pumatak ang ulan habang may araw, may kinakasal na tikbalang o engkanto
    Sunshowers are said to be fairy weddings.
  5. Kapag may batang binalinguyngoy, may espiritung dumaan
    A sudden nosebleed may mean a spirit passed by.
  6. Kapag may naramdamang bigat sa balikat, magdasal agad
    A heavy feeling may be a spiritual burden.
  7. Kapag may narinig na kampana sa malayo pero walang simbahan, may paalala mula sa kabilang mundo
    Distant bells may be a spiritual warning.
  8. Kapag may nakita kang anino na hindi sa iyo, huwag pansinin
    A shadow without a source may be a spirit.
  9. Kapag may naramdamang kilabot sa batok, may dumaan na hindi nakikita
    A chill on the nape may signal an unseen presence.
  10. Kapag may hindi maipaliwanag na lungkot, baka may alaala kang tinatawag
    Sudden sadness may be a memory reaching out.
  11. Kapag may sugat na hindi gumagaling, baka may nainggit sa iyo
    Persistent wounds may be caused by envy or spiritual imbalance.
  12. 22. Kapag may taong may lagnat na hindi gumagaling, baka may nakasabay sa libing
    Lingering fever may be tied to spiritual exposure.
  13. 23. Kapag buntis, bawal magpakuha ng larawan—baka mahirapan siya panganganak
    Taking photos of pregnant women may invite complications.
  14. 24. Kapag natulog nang basa ang buhok, baka mabulag o pasukan ng masamang espiritu
    Sleeping with wet hair is believed to cause blindness or leave one vulnerable to spiritual intrusion.
  15. 25. Kapag naggupit ng kuko sa gabi, may masamang mangyayari o baka hindi mo na makita ang mahal mo
    Cutting nails at night is believed to invite misfortune—or in some versions, cause separation from loved ones.
  1. Kapag may punasok na itim na paru-paro, may balitang kamatayan
    A black butterfly crossing your path is believed to signal death or mourning.
  2. Kapag may naglagay ng sapatos sa mesa, may darating na gulo sa pamilya
    Placing shoes on a table is said to invite conflict or bad luck.
  3. Kapag may naglalakad nang nakayapak sa sementeryo, baka hindi makauwi nang buo
    Walking barefoot in a cemetery may leave you spiritually exposed or vulnerable.
  4. Kapag may naglagay ng bawang sa bulsa, makakaiwas sa masamang nilalang, lalo kung buntis
    Garlic in the pocket is said to protect against malevolent beings or enchantment, especially if one is pregnant.
  5. Kapag may nag-iwan ng bukas na gunting sa tabi ng kama, baka hindi makatulog nang mahimbing
    An open pair of scissors near the bed is said to disturb sleep or invite unrest.

Paalam sa Archive

Sa pagtatapos ng ating paglalakbay, isang kandila ang ating sinisindihan.
Not just for light, but for memory.
Not just for fear, but for reverence.

This archive ends not with silence, but with a whisper:
“Tabi-tabi po. Salamat sa pakikinig. Paalam muna sa ngayon.”

Ngunit bago tuluyang magsara ang aklat—
Ikaw, may sarili ka bang pamahiin?
Do you carry a belief not written here?
A ritual from your lola, a warning from your childhood, a story whispered at dusk?

Ipaabot mo. Ibahagi mo. Ipagmana mo.
Let this archive be not just an ending, but a beginning of shared remembrance.

 

 © 2025 Amee  Tala at Dilim Writes

 

 

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